REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN THE WEST PALM BEACH AND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. (“NR”) is requesting proposals (“RFP”) for the construction of single family

homes as part of the revitalization of neighborhoods in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, Florida

(the “Project”). NR proposes to identify at least one General Contractor (“Contractor” or “Proposer”) to

provide design, construction plans and to construct at least two (2) homes or more beginning in 2019.

Proposals are due in NR’s office before May 24, 2019 at 4PM. A non‐mandatory pre‐submittal meeting will

be held at NR’s office on May 17, 2019. The full Notice of Request for Proposals will be posted on

www.neighborhoodrenaissance.org/blog. Proposers may register by phone (561) 832‐6776 ext. 107 or email

ctoledo@neighborhoodrenaissance.corg to receive subsequent addendums.

Publish: May 10, 2019

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN WEST PALM BEACH AND PALM BEACH COUNTY FLORIDA

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GC RFP 2018 ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE

NRI-GC RFP Response to Inquiries Through July 6, 2018

GC RFP 2018 ADDENDUM NUMBER TWO

November 1, 2017 West Palm Beach — Palm Beach County Mayor Paulette Burdick, Wells Fargo Regional President David Williams, Florida Community Loan Fund Officer Jim Walker and Neighborhood Renaissance broke ground for the construction of Mango Cove, a 36-unit apartment community at 1561 Florida Mango Road. The $8.2 million development is a public/private partnership between Palm Beach County and Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., a nonprofit developer that addresses the growing need for affordable homes, which are within the financial reach of low and moderate-income essential workers including teachers, first-responders and health workers.  According to Dr. Ned Murray Associate Director for FIU’s Metropolitan Center, “the county’s $1,900 median gross rent is unaffordable for 80% of renters.”

The new development will transform this difficult to develop 8-acre parcel, which contains a lake and 2-acres of land located in the county’s Urban Redevelopment Area into an attractive residential community central to schools, transportation, employment, shopping, services and recreation facilities.  Since the destruction of 40 apartments by the 2004 – 2005 hurricanes, the site has been an eyesore to the surrounding neighborhoods.  Mango Cove will replace the lost apartments with energy efficient 2 bedroom and 2 bath quality homes with monthly rents no more than $1,244, well below market rate and affordable for families earning less than 120% of the area median income (120% of median annual income for a 2-member household is $69,120).  The homes will remain affordable for future generations through a 30-year deed restriction enforced by Palm Beach County.  Mayor Burdick emphasized the need for “rents that are within the financial reach of working families who struggle to pay for basic necessities such as food, health care and transportation.”

Mango Cove is being financed with equity raised by the sale of 19 single-homes that Neighborhood Renaissance purchased and rehabbed out of foreclosure through the county’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2. The homes are being sold to owner occupant buyers earning less than 120% of the area median income and will be deed restricted for 30 years to ensure they remain affordable.  Predevelopment and projects grants were provided by the Wells Fargo Priority Markets Program, TD Charitable Foundation and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. The Florida Community Loan Fund is providing construction and permanent 1^st mortgage financing.

Pictured from left to right: NR Board Member Bette Anne Starke, Florida Community Loan Fund Jim Walker, Dan Liftman aide to Congressman Alcee Hastings, Wells Fargo Regional President David Williams, NR Chair Carl A. Flick, Terri Murray, PBC Director Housing & Economic Sustainability Jonathan Brown, PBC Mayor Paulette Burdick, Southeast Architectural Services Larry Kramer, Michael Pecar, NR Board Member Tim Coppage.

Neighborhood Renaissance Receives a $500,000 Project Reinvest Grant for the West Village Art Lofts in Lake Worth

Lake Worth — Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc.  announced at its recent groundbreaking ceremony for the West Village Art Lofts the receipt of a $500,000 grant award from NeighborWorks America through Project Reinvest: Neighborhoods.  The West Village Art Lofts is a mixed-use residential and commercial development that includes 8 three-story live/work artist townhomes and 2,000 sq. ft. of much needed “Class A” commercial space. Designed to attract arts related businesses and amenities, the new commercial building as well as street level artist work space will add to the vibrancy of the West Village commercial area through small business development.

Lake Worth’s Art Lofts of West Village, is the second phase of live-work residences specifically for low and moderate-income working artists and has been made possible by funding from the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 and the donation of distressed land. Project Reinvest grant funds will be used to construct the commercial building.  Neighborhood Renaissance was one of 55 nonprofit organizations across the country to receive this neighborhood stabilization grant award through a highly competitive process.

About Neighborhood Renaissance

Neighborhood Renaissance, a proven nonprofit community based organization for 25 years, is dedicated to building and supporting strong economies and diverse communities in Palm Beach County. We work in partnership with residents, local government, businesses and lending institutions to reclaim troubled properties and improve neighborhoods. Our efforts helped over 135 low and moderate-income families to become first-time homeowners and we built or substantially rehabilitated over 158 affordable homes. In the past 5 years our efforts targeted nearly $24.5 million of reinvestment into low-income communities.

March 3, 2017 West Palm Beach, FL – Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. closed on the sale of a single-family home located on 38^th St. in Northwood to Leandra Silfa who works as a case manager for Adoptive-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. In addition to becoming a new home owner, Ms. Silfa and her 10-year old son just welcomed a new baby girl to their family. “I am so happy to have the security of owning my own home where I can raise my family.” The nonprofit development corporation constructed the 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath Florida style bungalow home in 2008 with assistance from the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County’s Dept. of Economic Sustainability.

West Palm Beach, FL – on March 3, 2017 Valley National Bank  presented Neighborhood Renaissance with a $5,000 contribution in support of helping low and moderate-income families to become homeowners.

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West Palm Beach, FL – on September 6, 2016 Bank United presented Neighborhood Renaissance with a contribution of $8,750 in support of the organization’s efforts to address the needs of low and moderate-income families to obtain quality homes within their financial reach.

July 15, 2016 West Palm Beach, FL – TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^® presented Neighborhood Renaissance with a $5,000 grant in support of the organization’s Pathway to Prosperity program, which helps Palm Beach County’s low-to moderate-income residents to achieve home ownership and obtain quality homes that they can afford.   An affordable and fixed housing cost allows families to thrive by allowing more monthly income for other necessities as well as for savings. The program also positively impacts the communities we serve by increasing owner occupancy, which is key to creating neighborhood stability.

(left right: NR executive director Terri Murray; TD Vice President/Community Relations Manager Debbie Rahamim and NR Board Members Carl A Flick and Bette Anne Starkey)

Uplifting Neighborhoods through First-Time Homebuyers 

West Palm Beach, FL – Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. closed on the sale of a single-family home located on 39^th St. in Northwood to first-time buyers Diego and Nelva.  The nonprofit development corporation constructed the 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath Florida style bungalow home in 2008 with assistance from the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County’s Dept. of Economic Sustainability.

Prior to purchasing their home, Diego and Nelva rented a small 2BR/1BA cottage in the same neighborhood for $1,300 per month where they lived for the past 3 years with their three children: ages 18, 6 and 1 years old. With the birth of their youngest son Jonathon, they quickly outgrew their cottage and began looking for a larger home.  The fact that they could own a home for less than renting, enticed them to become homeowners.  Because of low interest rates and Neighborhood Renaissance’s affordably priced home, their monthly housing cost as homeowners, including property taxes is about half of what they paid as renters.  This savings is helping the couple to support their oldest daughter’s college education who is attending Florida Atlantic University. Monica plans to become an anesthesiologist.

Neighborhood Renaissance is a community based nonprofit agency that builds strong economies and diverse communities in partnership with residents and local government by transforming neighborhoods by building quality homes that are within the financial reach of working families. It has helped over 115 low and moderate-income families to become first-time homeowners and has developed over 140 homes. 

Find out about other first-time buyer opportunities. Contact Lashea Brooks, 832-6776 ext. 103, lbrooks@neighborhoodrenaissance.org 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS, PLEASANT CITY ADDENDUM #3

03 ADDENDUM NUMBER THREE

RFP for Legal Services – Art Lofts at West Village

Neighborhood Renaissance is requesting proposals from law firms to provide legal services for our project in Lake Worth as described in the attached solicitation. The project is funded in part by federal funds and is subject to HUD procurement procedures. The requested scope of services is not expected to exceed $25,000 from acquisition of the project in September through the final sales of the townhomes by the end of 2017.

Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Michael Pecar

Request for Proposals to provide legal services for the development of townhomes and commercial space located at 110 North F Street in the city of Lake Worth, Florida. This project is partially funded by Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 through the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

All responses must be received on or before 4 pm, July 1, 2016, Palm Beach County local time. Submit your response to Neighborhood Renaissance at 510 24^th Street, Suite A West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Attention: Michael Pecar, Real Estate Development Director. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure that all pages are included and acknowledgement of Addenda.

RFP Legal ISSUED

“Addendum #2 – RFP for GENERAL CONTRACTORS PLEASANT CITY with Extension and Schedule of Values

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02 Addendum SOV for RFP – PDF

02 addendum SOV for RFP – Excel

01 ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE issued