Public/Private Partnership For The Development Of A Mixed Used Project At 520 Biscayne Boulevard
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
11011 S.W. 104th STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
USP3 # 2015-20-10
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USED PROJECT
AT 520 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
Earlier this year, Miami Dade College (MDC) received an Unsolicited Public/Private Partnership Proposal for a property at the Wolfson Campus on Biscayne Boulevard currently used as a surface parking lot. As a key stakeholder in the revitalization of downtown Miami, MDC recognizes that this Unsolicited Proposal's development program is consistent with College's mission and goals.
The Unsolicited Proposal involves the development of a roughly 2.6 acre parcel located at 520 Biscayne Boulevard, one of the last undeveloped sites along the Biscayne corridor in the heart of Miami’s central business district and directly south of MDC’s iconic National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower.
MDC understands the value of this opportunity and seeks the best possible use and development of this land. It aspires to engage in a unique and exciting development project that will become a timeless addition to the downtown skyline and centerpiece for Miami’s architectural achievements. This public/private partnership will serve as an example of the MDC’s commitment to undertake creative ventures that support collaborations between the public and private sectors. It will also go a long way in addressing unmet space and facilities needs for the college and the community, including a theater, conference center, art museum, and other facilities.
MDC intends to review the submitted Unsolicited Proposal and then plans to proceed with a public process in accordance with Florida Law to solicit a development partner.
The College has prepared a Supplemental Information Package (SIP) that may be downloaded by interested parties at www.mdc.edu/purchasing. This link also includes the Unsolicited Proposal submitted to the College.
A pre-proposal meeting has been scheduled to discuss the scope of work and to answer questions from prospective respondents on the following date, location and time:
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Date: November 4, 2015
Location: Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132, Building 3, Room 3210
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is 3:00 p.m. (EST), January 19, 2016, at the Purchasing Department, Kendall Campus, Room 9254, 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176. The time will be based on the time clock located in the Purchasing Department. Any proposal received after 3:00 p.m. will not be accepted and will be returned to the vendor unopened.
It is important to note that this procurement process adheres to the “Cone of Silence” ordinance, that no verbal or written communication is allowed during this evaluation process, and that all inquiries about this project should be addressed to the College’s Purchasing Department as follows:
Miami Dade College Purchasing Department
Mr. Roman Martinez, MPA, CPPO, CPPB, Group Director – Purchasing
11011 SW 104 Street, Room 9254
Miami, Florida 33176
Phone: (305)237-0012
Fax: (305)237-0737
E-mail: rmartin9@mdc.edu
If you decide to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at the above cited meeting, you will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose you may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A copy of the agenda may be obtained by writing to: Miami Dade College, Office of the Purchasing Director, 11011 SW 104 Street, Room 9254, Miami, FL 33176 or by calling (305)237-2402.
