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CRA Model Block Project – Bid Award – Consent (B)
This item involves a request for the CRA to approve the bid award to CBC Group LLC for the construction of 3 new Model Block Fifth Avenue homes in the amount of $355,165.
Explanation
The Model Block Project (MBP) was conceived to help address the issue of vacant and abandoned properties in the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street Redevelopment Area. Since 2003, the CRA has acquired ten properties, including both vacant lots and houses to rehab. To date, three houses have been rehabilitated and sold, and three new construction homes have been built. There are four properties remaining to be completed: three for new construction (Fifth Avenue neighborhood) and one for historic rehabilitation (Pleasant Street).
The Homes
3 Homes have been designed for the model block 5th avenue project: (1) a 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 321 NW 7th Terrace approximately 1254 Sq/Ft, (2) a 3 bedroom 2 bath home at 403 NW 8th Street approximately 1320 Sq/Ft, and (3) a 3 bedroom 2 bath home design for 725 NW 4th Avenue 1320 Sq/Ft.
The Bid
On August 31, 2011, the City’s Purchasing Department solicited bids for the construction of the 3 new Model Block homes. Bid qualification submittals and price proposals were due to the City’s Purchasing Department on October 12, 2011. A total of six (6) firms responded to the bid solicitation. City purchasing staff opened and evaluated on a low bid basis. Through the bid process it was determined that CBC Group was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The bid tabulation is attached for reference. The bid amount for the project is $355,165.
Fiscal Note
This project will be funded by a City of Gainesville line of credit to the CRA for the construction of 3 new homes. The line of credit loan was approved by the CRA on September 19, 2011 and by the City Commission on November 17, 2011.
Recommendation
CRA Executive Director to CRA: 1) Award the bid in the amount of $35...
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