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Pre-Bid meeting Questions and Answers December 21, 2011

1.      When is the last date to submit questions?

The last time and date to submit questions is 12:00 pm on December 23, 2011.

2. Are plans required for properties in the ANUZ (affected by airport noise).

Answer from David Schwarz of PBC HCD: “In answer to your voice mail this morning: The Airport areas specs are sufficient for the Airports Dept review and Building department acceptance. We ONLY need to provide sound attenuation to fenestrations where components are to be replaced. Typically doors and windows.”

The scope is NOT changed to include plans for the airport’s approval.

Questions submitted by Zabik and Associates December 21, 2011

1. Should our price proposal include the cost of advertising for bid in the local paper? No. If the construction bid meets the PBC procurement rules to advertise, NRI will place the advertisement. 2. Can you please provide a sample Building Inspection Report? See page 14, section C.2 for the minimum contents. The selected bidder may create a checklist or other report format to keep things simple. 3. Are there any required federal forms to be included in the package? If so, please specify the forms that are required. Please fill out and sign the forms that are included with the Requirements for Federally Funded Projects.

RFP for Specification Writer

Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. is seeking proposals from qualified architectural, engineering or building/general contracting firms for property rehabilitation consulting services in connection with the acquisition and rehabilitation of residential properties through Palm Beach County ’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 funds.  All properties to be acquired will be located within Palm Beach County ’s Urban Redevelopment Area.   See RFP and Attachments below for complete information regarding responding to this solicitation.

• Specification Writer RFP
• Federal Requirements
• Attachment A Rehab Standards
• Attachment B Energy Efficiency
• Attachment C Sample Rehab Specs

 Westgate General Contractor Solicitation

Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. is soliciting general contractor bids to construct 11 detached and 2 attached single-family green certified homes in the Westgate Community Redevelopment Area. The full Notice of Bid Solicitation can be obtained by clicking here. (Download Full Solicitation Package; File Size: 42.915 MB; File Type: Zip; Download Instructions: Right-click on download link and select “save link as.” Then save the Zip file to your computer desktop. To view the contents of the Zip file, extract the file contents.).

Attendance at a pre-bid meeting is mandatory and will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 am, Neighborhood Renaissance, 510 24th St., Suite 510 , West Palm Beach , 33407.  Interested bidders are required to register by phone (561) 832-6776 ext. 102 or e-mail at tmurray@neighborhoodrenaissance.org to register and to receive all subsequent addendums to this solicitation. Sealed bids are due on or before Monday, June 20, 2011 prior to 2:00 pm at which time bids shall be publicly opened and read.

Attention All General Contractors in Attendance at the
Mandatory June 8, 2011 Westgate Housing Infill Project Pre-Bid Meeting

Notice of Addendum No. 1 to the Invitation to Bid for the Westgate Housing Infill Project CDBG Grant #08DB-D3-10-60-01-A07.  Please note that Addendum No. 1 responds to requests for additional information and clarification raised during the Pre-Bid Conference.

Note: Bidders must submit a signed acknowledgement form, which is attached to the Addendum as part of their bid submittal.

• Notice of Addendum No. 1
• June 10th Memo Regarding Addendum

Responses to Request for Information for the Westgate Housing Replacement Bid Invitation

• Request for Information 1 & Response
• Request for Information 2 & Response
• Request for Information 3 & Response

Westgate Replacement Housing Project Bid Posting

CDBG Grant #08DB-D3-10-60-01-A07

Post Date: June 21, 2011

Bids Submitted:

Harnett Building Group, LLC

6024 Santa Margarito Drive

Fort Pierce, FL  34951

(772)429-5243

Total Sum for 13 Units:  $2,094,166.00

Recommended Bid Award to Harnett Building Group, LLC

It takes some legwork for applicants to get the house keys.

They must meet credit requirements that are determined on a case-by-case basis, said Christina Hewitt, housing manager for Neighborhood Renaissance, a nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach that’s responsible for matching buyers to homes in Wellington.

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Love the charm of an historic neighborhood, but want the freedom of a turnkey home?

Home Features & Upgrades Include:

• Remodeled Kitchen with Wood Cabinets and Ceramic Tile Flooring
• New Range, Refrigerator, Hood, & Dishwasher
• Fully Remodeled Bathroom with Ceramic Tile
• New Roof & Siding
• Impact Glass Windows
• Newly Installed Central Air Conditioning
• Upgraded Electric & Plumbing Systems
• Remodeled Dinning-Sitting Room
• Ceramic Tile in Primary Living Areas
• Utility Room with W/D Hook-Ups & Storage Space

 Plus:

• Near Downtown, the Intracoastal, Shopping, Dinning, & Major Highways
• Close to the Health Department, Mercy, Good Samaritan, and Columbia Hospitals
• $7,500 in down payment and closing cost assistance for those who qualify

 For More Information Contact Christina at (561) 832-6776, ext. 104 or chewitt@neighborhoodrenaissance.org

4/2.5 homes for $95,00 and with many great amenities for first-time homebuyers.  For the price of a short sell you can have a turnkey home with a 1 year warranty and none of the hassles.

For more information click here

Westgate Duplex

Now taking preconstruction reservations for 3/2.5 duplexes with CBS constrution.  These homes are affordably priced at $80,000.  Upon completion each home will be green certified for energy efficiency and long-term cost savings for the homeowner.  Each duplex will be owner-occupied.

For more information about these homes click here

Neighborhood Renaissance is now reserving new homes in Westgate for first-time homebuyers.  The starting price for these homes is $90,000.  Upon completion of construction, these houses will be green certified as an energy efficient home.

To learn more about these avaiable homes and not miss out on this opportunity click hear.

The grant will be leveraged with additional capital funding from Palm Beach County’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program for multiple efforts we are undertaking to reclaim foreclosed properties as affordable rental and lease-to-purchase homes.  Our first initiative is to acquire and renovate bank-owned properties located in unincorporated West Palm Beach. We are also assisting the Village of Wellington to purchase and rehab bank-owned properties in Wellington’s transitional neighborhoods for lease-to-purchase by low-income families.  Secondly, efforts are underway to increase our capacity to preserve existing rental housing that is at risk of being lost due to disinvestment, market pressure, or expiring affordable housing restrictions. Many of these homes were originally built with public funding. It is our intention to acquire and upgrade these homes and maintain their affordability for future generations.

Founded in 1992, Neighborhood Renaissance is a comprehensive nonprofit community development corporation dedicated to creating and preserving strong neighborhoods and homes within the financial reach of low -and moderate-income working families.  Originally based in West Palm Beach’s North End, the organization expanded its geographic service area county-wide.  We have helped over 65 low-income households to become homeowners, provided housing counseling assistance to over 1,000 individuals and have built 33 affordable homes resulting in an $8 million investment in Northwood’s poorest neighborhoods.  We have also provided small business assistance to over 150 low and moderate income entrepreneurs in the Northwood Village resulting in over 115 jobs.   In addition, in partnership with the Westgate-Belvedere Community Redevelopment Agency we are in the process of developing 13 new affordable homes in the Westgate neighborhood. For more information about Neighborhood Renaissance’s affordable housing opportunities please call (561) 832-6776

The initial planning for this project began in 2007 when the Westgate/Belvedere CRA and Neighborhood Renaissance partnered to apply for Disaster Recovery Initiative funds through Palm Beach County’s allocation from the State of Florida. We applied for funding to build new homes to replace those destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Wilma. Our agencies were jointly awarded a $2,058,641 construction grant to make these homes affordable for low-income working families. Florida Community Loan Fund is providing an $850,000 revolving loan for the land acquisition.

The development will include a combination of 4BR/2.5BA and 3BR/2BA single-family homes, plus 2 duplexes with each having a 3BR/2BA and a 2BR/2BA side. All home models include the following:

• Solid block construction
• Spacious master suite
• Fully landscaped yard
• Energy Star appliances
• Quality wood cabinetry
• 1 Year Home Warranty

Prices for these homes are starting at $80,000. Upon completion each house will meet the standards of the

Florida Green Building Coalition for an energy efficient and environmentally conscious home. Click Affordable Homes for information about each model or call Christina Hewitt, Housing Manager at (561) 832-6776, ext. 104 or provide us your contact information.

Please learn more about our project partners by visiting them on the web.

A diverse community growing in population, Westgate is served by the “A” rated West Gate Elementary School and residents enjoy nearby amenities such as the Westgate Community and Recreation Center. The Westgate neighborhood is also conveniently located near major highways, many major employers including the Palm Beach International Airport, Downtown West Palm Beach, the Okeechobee Shopping Corridor, and the West Palm Beach Zoo. 

To encourage the continued development of this community and to replace homes lost during Hurricane Wilma, Palm Beach County awarded Neighborhood Renaissance and the Westgate/Belvedere CRA $2 million to build 13 new homes affordable to first-time homebuyers.

Westgate’s New Affordable Housing