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Reference Number

0000319318

Issuing Organization

The City of Jacksonville

Owner Organization

Neighborhood Improvement Services

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

RFP-Reconstruction Services for Four (4) City Properties

Title

RFP-Reconstruction Services for Four (4) City Properties

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1010.C10546876

Details

Location

United States, North Carolina, Onslow County

Job Location

Jacksonville, NC

Piggyback Contract

Description

Introduction
The City of Jacksonville’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department & Community Development Division is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified general contractors or firms who are experienced and licensed by the State of North Carolina to reconstruct four single family homes. Upon completion of the reconstruction, these homes, located within the City limits of Jacksonville, will be made available as affordable housing for low-to-moderate income homebuyers.

The City of Jacksonville proposes to enter into a public/private partnership with qualified builders for the development of single-family homes in the City of Jacksonville, NC. The single-family homes will be constructed utilizing a unified development theme. This project is part of the City of Jacksonville’s Neighborhood Housing Initiative.

The City desires to build approximately 4 homes within the next three years with these homes being owner occupied units with home sizes of a minimum of 1,200 square feet in size. Under the public/private partnership, the City will provide the lots, with the builders providing the homes as speculative development homes. Potential homeowners must secure private financing for a 30 year fixed rate loan through conventional lending institutions as the first mortgage position on the homes.

City of Jacksonville will hold a second mortgage on the lot with the second mortgage being forgiven over a 10-year period, provided the homeowner meet all conditions of the loan requirements. Participating builders will be required to secure their own construction financing with all homes meeting minimum specifications as established by the City of Jacksonville.

The City of Jacksonville reserves the right to reject any and all submittals.

Please direct any questions or comments to: Tracy Jackson, Director of Neighborhood Improvement Services at (910) 938-5269, email: tjackson@jacksonvillenc.gov.

Receipt of Qualifications
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held here at City Hall at 815 New Bridge Street, Meeting Rooms A&B on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Statement of qualifications shall be submitted to the Community Development Division, City of Jacksonville, PO Box 128, Jacksonville, NC 28541, no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Bids can be submitted via email or in person in a sealed envelope marked “Request for Proposals – Reconstruction Services for four (4) City Properties.
Any proposal submitted after this date will be considered ineligible. The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and encourages participation by small-, minority-, and female-owned firms. All qualified Small and Minority businesses are welcome to submit a proposal.

Evaluation Criteria
The City will evaluate each Builder’s qualifications and will select the approved Builder based on the following: Builder experience, Builder financial strength, and project design and appearance.
The criteria used and the weight given to each is as follows:
Builder Experience 30%: It is important to have an experienced Builder to ensure the success of the proposed project. The experience of the Builder in the renovations of attractive affordable single-family housing will be evaluated. Builder must demonstrate the ability to reconstruct attractive single-family housing for target households. Homes should generally range in price up to $180,000 not to include the cost of the lots. The City has invested up to $40,000 each in acquisition costs.

Builder must provide three (3) professional references and evidence of the number of single-family homes constructed in the last 24 months. City staff will review records of the Builder with the City and County Inspection’s Division. The Builder must provide proof of adequate liability and workmen’s compensation insurance and professional licensing.

Builder Financial Strength 40%: The City will require the Builder to obtain construction financing for the reconstruction of the single-family homes. The financial capability of the Builder to successfully obtain construction financing is very important. The Builder’s financial capability to accomplish this project will be evaluated.

In addition, Builder must provide list of subcontractors and suppliers (w/contact information) used in last 24 months; must provide authorization to contact subs and suppliers to determine if Builder is current with payments.

Builder must also provide a letter from the financial institution on their letterhead verifying builder is capable financially to start and complete the project.

All submitted financial information is considered public. It must be submitted in order that the financial strength of the Builder can be evaluated. In general, documents that are submitted as part of the response to this RFQ will become public records, and will be subject to public disclosure. Any questions relating to public records should be directed to Jacksonville City Attorney, John Carter at 910.938.5220.

Project Design and Appearance 30%: The design of the housing, landscape, the impact of the renovation on the streetscape and the neighborhood will be evaluated. Preference will be given to the proposal that offers to produce the highest quality housing with the most features at the lowest prices for the homebuyers. Please include color pictures of previous completed projects that would fit with the character of the existing neighborhood. The City of Jacksonville is not required to select the low cost bidder, but may select the proposal that demonstrates the “best value” overall, including proposed alternatives, and meets the objectives of this RFP.

Presentation by Contractor or Firm
Following review of the evaluation criteria listed in Section VI above, the City may determine that it is advantageous in the selection process to have selected contractors or firms make a verbal presentation of their qualifications.

Please see attached RFP. RFP prevails over Bidnet posting.

Dates

Publication

05/05/2023 09:14 AM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

06/01/2023 04:30 PM EDT

Prebid Conference

05/15/2023 02:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Tracy Jackson

910-938-5269

tjackson@jacksonvillenc.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Prebid Conference

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

05/15/2023 02:00 PM EDT

Location

Conference Room A&B, Jacksonville City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Event Note

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting held here at City Hall at 815 New Bridge Street, Meeting Rooms A&B on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

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