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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.; KEIKO INVESTMENTS, INC.; COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AGENCY, INC.; CENTRO CAMPESINO FARM WORKER CENTER, INC.; CUSTOM BUILDER OF MIAMI, LLC; H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.; D.A. COMMUNITY BUILDERS INC.; JAG HOMES & DEVELOPMENT, LLC; EQUITABLE HOUSING CORP.; AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS & LANCASTER HOMES; NHS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. LLC; ST. JOHN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.; PERSONAL PARADISE DEVELOPERS INC.; GO1 MARKETING, LLC/H. CAPO CONSTRUCTION CORP.; PHS DEVELOPMENT LLC AND HAVEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC. TO ESTABLISH THE INFILL HOUSING DEVELOPER POOL, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ANY CANCELLATION AND RENEWAL PROVISIONS, AND TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN CONTRACTS NO. Q95A; Q95B; Q95D through Q95Q

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves the selection of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc.; Keiko Investments, Inc.; Community Reinvestment Agency, Inc.; Centro Campesino Farm Worker Center, Inc.; Custom Builder of Miami, LLC; H.A. Contracting Corp.; D.A. Community Builders Inc.; JAG Homes & Development, LLC; Equitable Housing Corp.; Affordable Housing Programs & Lancaster Homes; NHS Housing Development. LLC; St. John Community Development Corp.; Personal Paradise Developers Inc.; Go1 Marketing, LLC/H. Capo Construction Corp.; PHS Development LLC and Haven Economic Development Inc. in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof, and authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute same for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County and to exercise any cancellation and renewal provisions and any other rights contained therein.

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To: Honorable Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro
and Members, Board of County Commissioners



From: George M. Burgess
County Manager



Subject: Approval to Award Contract Nos. RFQ No. Q95A; Q95B; Q95D through Q95Q: Infill Housing Developer Pool

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the referenced award to establish the Infill Housing Developer Pool on behalf of Miami-Dade County General Services Administration (GSA).



CONTRACT NOS: Q95A; Q95B; Q95D through Q95Q

CONTRACT TITLE: Infill Housing Developer Pool

DESCRIPTION: To establish a pool of qualified Developers to build affordable single family homes to be sold to low and moderate income persons as part of the County�s Affordable Housing Initiative in accordance with Administrative Order (AO) 3-44.

PROJECT MANAGER: Elva Marin, Real Estate Manager
General Services Administration, (GSA)

APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE: December 19, 2006

TERM: Five years with four (4) one-year options-to-renew

CONTRACT AMOUNT: The County anticipates that lots designated to be part of the Infill Housing Developer Pool will be appraised at approximately $55,000 per lot. Currently, there are 55 lots available and it is anticipated that approximately the same number of lots will be available on a yearly basis. Therefore, the annual estimated value of the County property to be conveyed through the Infill Housing Developer Pool is $3,000,000. There is no other financial compensation to the Developers.

FUNDING SOURCE: There are no County funds being provided for these services. The County is offering the following incentives to encourage participation in the Infill Housing Program:

Availability of County Property: The County will make buildable land available to qualified developers, free and clear of all liens.


Impact Fee Exemptions or Refunds: New homes that are constructed through the Program, qualify to have impact fees for road, fire and emergency services, parks and police services refunded after the home has been completed and sold to a qualified affordable home buyer. In exchange for recording a restrictive covenant on the property stating that the property will remain affordable during the control period, builders may be exempted from paying said fees.


Building Permit Expedite Process: Building permit applications for homes built through the Program qualify for the Building Department�s expedite process. The developer must provide the Building Department written proof that the home is being built through the Program.


Financial Assistance: Various County agencies offer financial assistance to qualified homebuyers in the form of low interest loans using Surtax, SHIP, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program and other applicable funds.


METHOD OF AWARD: The establishment of the Pool was determined by the Affordable Housing Selection Committee (AHSC) in accordance with AO 3-44. The AHSC determined that pool membership would be opened to qualified respondents scoring above the median (559 points). If the Pool is approved by the Board, and when infill lots are identified, staff will prepare a solicitation in the form of a Work Order Proposal Request (WOPR). This WOPR will be forwarded to all Pool Members for proposal submission. Proposals received will be evaluated for technical and price consideration by the AHSC in accordance with AO 3-44. The selected Pool Member will be issued a Work Order to convey the infill lot and begin building housing.



DEVELOPERS RECOMMENDED
FOR AWARD: 1. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc. (Local)
3800 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Principal: Anne E. Manning
Contract Q95A


2. Keiko Investments, Inc. (Local)
2124 NE 123 Street #213
N. Miami, Fl 33181
Principal: Stanly Saltzman
Contract Q95B



3. Community Reinvestment Agency, Inc. (Local)
2162 SW 98 Place
Miami, Fl 33165
Principal: Jose E. Miranda
Contract Q95D


4. Centro Campesino Farm Worker Center, Inc. (Local)
PO Box 343449
Miami, Fl 33034
Principal: Steve Mainster
Contract Q95E


5. Custom Builder of Miami, LLC (Local)
555 W 51st
Miami Beach, Fl 33140
Principal: Nicolas Gomez
Contract Q95F



6. H.A. Contracting Corp. (Local)
9500 NW 12th Street Bay 1
Miami, Fl 33172
Principal: Henry Angelo III
Contract Q95G

7. D.A. Community Builders Inc. (Local)
4226 SW 79th Court
Miami, Fl 33155
Principal: Alejandro Formoso
Contract Q95H

8. JAG Homes & Development, LLC (Local)
16675 NW 84th Court
Miami, Fl 33016
Principal: Juan Anderez
Contract Q95I

9. Equitable Housing Corp. (Local)
4345 SW 72nd Avenue, Suite H
Miami, Fl 33155
Principal: Tim Sheehan
Contract Q95J

10. Affordable Housing Programs Inc. & Lancaster Homes Joint Venture (Local)
683 N. Biscayne River Drive
Miami, Fl 33169
Principal: Isaac Simhon
Contract Q95K

11. NHS Housing Development. LLC (Local)
181 NE 82nd Street
Miami, Fl 33138
Principal: David Harder
Contract Q95L

12. St. John Community Development Corporation (Local)
PO Box 015344
Miami Fl 33101
Principal: David Alexander
Contract Q95M

13. Personal Paradise Developers Inc. (Local)
9980 SW 62nd Street
Miami, Fl 33173
Principal: Octavio Castellanos
Contract Q95N

14. GO1 Marketing, LLC/H. Capo Const. Corp. Joint Venture (Local)
9725 NW 52nd Street #215
Doral, Fl 33178
Principal: Luis Rodr�guez
Contract Q95O


15. PHS Development, L.L.C. (Local)
322 NE 80th Terrace
Miami, Fl 33138
Principal: Jean Robert Siclait
Contract Q95P

16. Haven Economic Development, Inc., a Florida Not for Profit Corporation (Local)
8606 W State Road 84
Davie, Fl 33324
Principal: Harris Millman
Contract Q95Q


DEVELOPERS PENDING
RESOLUTION OF REVIEW ITEMS 1. Palmetto Homes Of Miami, Inc. (Local)
153 NE 97th Street
Miami Shores, Fl 33138
Principal: Ariovistus Lundy

2. Emerald Developers, LLC (Local)
5007 SW 167th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33027
Principal: Walter Sweeting

3. Miami Dade Community Development, Inc. (Local)
10690 SW 7th Terrace
Miami, Fl 33174
Principal: Claudia Alverez

4. DFC Homes of Florida, Inc. (Local)
1773 N. State Road 7, Second Floor
Lauderhill, Fl 33313
Principal: Kenny M. Davis


5. Affordable New Homes, Inc. (Local)
PO Box 398064
Miami Beach, Fl 33239
Principal: Daniel Boman

6. Lawrence Wright & Partners, LLC (Local)
3827 NW 125th Street
Miami, Fl 33027
Principal: Lawrence Wright

7. La Cit� Development LLC (ct. al) (Non-local)
237 W. 35th Street, 4th Fl
New York, NY 10001
Principal: Daniel Bytherood, Jr.

8. Miami Deemart Corporation, Inc. (Local)
6311 SW 34th Street
Miami, Fl 33155
Principal: Juan M. Martell

9. Better Homes Development Corporation (Local)
104 Crandon Blvd. #401
Key Biscayne, Fl 33149
Principal: Elena Diaz De Villegas

10. Housing Development LLC & COBO Construction Corp.
Joint Venture (Local)
104 Crandon Blvd #401
Miami, Fl 33149
Principal: Alex Cobo



DEVELOPERS NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR AWARD: The following vendors are not recommended for award as they did not score above the median (559), were not recommended for reasons of responsibility, or requested to be withdrawn from participation:


1. Redevco Corporation (Local)
1175 NE 125th Street, Suite 103
Miami, Fl 33161
Principal: Debra Sinkle Kolsky

2. Affordable Housing Solutions for Florida, Inc. (Local) *
1108 Kane Concourse, Suite 307
Bay Harbor, Islands, Fl 33154
Principal: Barry Haiman

3. Miami Dade Empowerment Trust, Inc. (Local) **
3050 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 300
Miami, Fl 33127
Principal: Aundra Wallace

4. Contractors Resource Center, Inc. (Local) *
1730 Biscayne Blvd, suite 201
Miami, Fl 3332
Principal: Elsie Hamler

5. New Africa Developers INC (Local) *
6214 NW 18th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33147
Principal: Jail Razzaq Muhammad

6. URGENT, Inc. (Local) *
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Building D
Miami, Fl 33136
Principal: Saliha Nelson

7. Cruz Construction Group, Inc. (Local) *
711 SW 113 Way
Pembroke Pines, Fl, 33025
Principal: Juan Jose Cruz

8. Town Center Properties, LLC (Local) *
780 Fisherman Street, Suite 334
Opa-Locka, Fl 33054
Principal: Dennis Stackhouse

9. BAME Development Corp. of South Florida, Inc (Local) *
245 NW 8th Street
Miami, Fl 33136
Principal: Don Patterson

10. Piedroba Marine Construction (Local) *
2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 810
Coral Cables, FL 33134
Principal: Lu�s A Prieto

11. Waterhouse Construction Group, Inc. (Local) *
5810 Commerce Lane
South Miami, Fl 33143
Principal: Carlos Deleon

12. Youth In Action Center, Inc., CDC (Local) *
10711 SW 216th Street #214
Miami, Fl 33170
Principal: Linda Stevenson

13. Disaal Construction (Local) *
3029 NE 183 Lane
Aventura, Fl 33160
Principal: Diego Saal

14. VOME, LLC (Local) *
2610 SW 5th Ave
Miami, Fl 33129
Principal: Oscar Freijo

15. Dean Development Corp. (Local) *
5779 NW 116 Avenue #104
Doral, Fl 33178
Principal: Eddie Dean

16. Adonai Design & Construction, Inc. (Local) *
2867 SW 69th Court
Miami, Fl 33155
Principal: Clara Garcia

17. Five Stones Investments (Local) *
12100 SW 97th Terrace
Miami, Fl 33186
Principal: Rafael Fernandez

18. People Helping People Achieve Goals, Inc. (Local) *
6600 NW Avenue A-12,
Miami, Fl 3317
Principal: Derrick Jackson

19. Paragon Construction Unltd. Inc. (Local) *
PO Box 823491
Pembroke Pines, Fl 33082
Principal: Jeffery Strump

20. The Carrie Meek Foundation (Local) *
780 Fisherman Street, Suite 300
Opa-Locka, Fl 33054
Principal: Carrie Meek

21. Wis's Engineering (Local) *
37 NW 60th Street
Miami, Fl 33127
Principal: Wisconsin Mc Lachlan

22. 2 SBW & Associates (Non-local) *
PO Box 1786
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Principal: Javin Walker

23. EDFM Corporation (Local) *
10021 SW 98th Avenue
Miami, FL 33176
Principal: Miriam Rodriguez

24. Institute For Development (Local) *
2301 NW 41st Avenue #107
Lauderhill, Fl 33313
Principal: Mohammad Ayoub

25. All American Investment Realty, Inc. (Local) *
1876 N. University Drive, Suite #308G
Sunrise, Fl 33322
Principal: Tariq Hussain

26. Flick Investments, Ltd (Local)*
1119 Cotorro Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Principal: Jerry Flick

27. The Housing League, Inc. (Local)*
1119 Cotorro Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Principal: Jerry Flick

28. Sweeting Group, Ltd. (Local)*
1119 Cotorro Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Principal: Jerry Flick

29. Fortified Homes, Inc. (Local)*
1119 Cotorro Avenue
Coral Gables, Fl 33146
Principal: Jerry Flick

30. Citywide Development Corporation (Local)*
10690 SW 7th Terrence
Miami, Fl 33174
Principal: Elena Diaz De Villegas



* Firms scoring below the median
** Firm determined to be non-responsible



USING/MANAGING AGENCY: General Services Administration

CONTRACT MEASURES: The established Pool contract does not include contract measures for Miami-Dade County Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE's); however, the Review Committee will evaluate each Work Order Proposal Request (WOPR) and will assign contract measures consistent with County policies.

LIVING WAGE: The services being provided are not covered under the Ordinance.

UAP: The solicitation does not contain the 2% User Access Program provision.

LOCAL PREFERENCE: Applied in accordance with applicable policy, but did not affect the outcome as the highest ranked firm is local.

ESTIMATED CONTRACT
COMMENCEMENT DATE: Upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners and expiration of the Mayoral veto.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND

On January 11, 2007, the County issued an Request for Proposal (RFQ) to establish the Infill Housing Developer Pool. The solicitation invited interested parties to submit qualifications for inclusion in a pool of developers to provide affordable single family homes. These homes will be sold to low-and-moderate income persons as part of the County�s Infill Housing Initiative. The purpose of creating the pool is to expedite the selection process of firms to participate in the development or rehabilitation of affordable single family housing on County property.

On January 25, 2007, the Board adopted Administrative Order (A.O.) 3-44 which established the procedures for the Infill Housing Initiative. The A.O. calls for the selection of a qualified developer pool through a RFQ process. In response to this competitive solicitation, the County received 56 proposals. The Affordable Housing Selection Committee (AHS) reviewed and evaluated the proposals as outlined in the A.O. and the RFQ.

The Affordable Housing Selection Committee recommended that responsive and responsible submissions scoring above the median be considered for pool membership. The median was determined, by the Affordable Housing Selection Committee, to be a score of 559 and resulted in 28 submissions being considered. Of the 28 submissions scoring above the median, sixteen firms have been completely reviewed and are recommended for inclusion in the pool. A proposal submitted by the Miami-Dade Empowerment Trust was found to be non-responsible. Of the 11 remaining firms, one firm (Redevco Corporation) requested to be removed from consideration. The remaining 10 firms are pending responsibility interviews with DPM staff, or

have not finalized contracts with the County. Upon completion of these interviews a determination will be made regarding these firms� eligibility for inclusion into the pool. Once this determination is completed, a subsequent recommendation will be presented to the Board for approval. Entry in this pool will be refreshed on an annual basis.

An extensive due diligence review for each recommended firm has been conducted to include information from the following sources: Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, MyFlorida.com for license search and the statewide judgments search; Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts website for civil litigation and criminal actions; Miami-Dade County Enterprise Technology Services Department (ETSD) Property Database Search; Google search engine; Dun and Bradstreet Credit Reports; and interview of references.

Currently, 55 lots have been determined to be suitable for construction by the Affordable Housing Review Committee and will be offered to the pool members via a competitive Work Order Proposal Request (WOPR) process. Award of a contract establishing membership in this pool is a prerequisite for eligibility to submit proposals and obtain work. However, there is no guarantee that pool members will obtain work orders through the pool. When projects arise, the County will prepare a scope of work and provide pool members with information regarding the selection process and response requirements. These may include written proposals and/or oral presentations. Recommendations for work order awards will be made on a competitive basis considering quality and price.

As lots become available, they will be offered to the pool through this competitive process. Lots may be offered in groups based on their proximity to one another.� The County, in its discretion, will limit the number of groups each developer can be awarded. Developers will not be able to receive new lots if they have not commenced construction and made progress consistent with contractual commitments on other work orders awarded through this Program.�

Each WOPR will be prepared as a lot(s) becomes available, and will include the folio number, lot size, zoning and targeted income level of the buyer for each home. The selected developers will be required to sign an agreement stating they agree to build the home as proposed. Developers will be given one year to complete each home. Developers who fail to comply with the terms of the agreement and/or the deed restrictions will be excluded from further pool participation.


















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Assistant County Manager