TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: November 18, 2026
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REQUEST TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CRA NO. 2026-08 FOR THE DISPOSITION OF ONE CRA-OWNED VACANT LOT LOCATED AT 216 NW 8th AVENUE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals CRA No. 2026-08 for the disposition of one (1) CRA-owned vacant lot located at 216 NW 8th Avenue for the development of affordable/workforce housing.
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Background:
On January 26, 2026, the Request for Proposals (RFP) CRA No. 2026-02 for the disposition of a Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) owned vacant lot for the development of affordable/workforce housing was initially issued with the purpose of seeking qualified not-for-profit entities for the purchase and development of one (1) CRA-owned vacant lot property located at 216 NW 8th Avenue (Subject Property) for the purpose of developing and constructing affordable/workforce housing to provide for-sale single-family housing that is restricted on a long-term basis for affordable/workforce housing. The Subject Property is a non-conforming lot size with an approximate lot width of 40 feet and lot depth of 135 feet. An unpaved alley abuts the west side of the Subject Property at the rear. On the March 31, 2026, proposal submission due date no proposals were received by 4:00PM deadline.
At the April 28, 2026, CRA Board meeting, the CRA Board cancelled RFP 2026-02 as a result of having received no Proposals. After which, CRA Staff briefly discussed the development options for the Subject Property: 1) re-issuing a similar RFP for the disposition of the Subject Property for the development of affordable/workforce housing; or 2) entering into an agreement with one (1) of the architectural firms in the CRA’s continuing consulting services pool to develop design and construction plans for a single-family home and then issuing a future Invitation to Bid to construct the home. Prior to making a decision related to the development path for the Subject Property, CRA Staff suggested coordinating a meeting with representatives from the Delray Community Land Trust, the Delray Beach Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity for Greater Palm Beach County and the Delray Beach Community Development Corporation (collectively referred to as Non-Profit Partners) to gather their feedback regarding the issued RFP.
On May 12, 2026, CRA Staff met with the Non-Profit Partners and discussed the issued RFP and the Subject Property. Following the discussion with the Non-Profit Partners, CRA Staff had a better understanding of the concerns the Non-Profit Partners had related to the issued RFP.
On July 23, 2026, CRA Staff presented the feedback from the Non-Profit Partners to the Board that included:
• Requested revising the requirements for the Proposer’s Financial Information
• Cited increasing development and construction costs and expenses, and requested financial assistance from the CRA
At that meeting, the CRA Board provided direction as to the following revisions to the RFP language:
1. Revising the Proposer’s Financial Information Requirements such that the Proposer shall be required to submit their immediate past year’s audited financial statements and immediate past year’s tax returns (Form 990).
2. Revising the eligible costs that can be included within a request from the Proposer for Financial Assistance to allow the inclusion of:
a. Performance and Payment Bond
b. Pre-construction activities: property surveys, property clearing and grading, if necessary
Following the CRA’s Board direction as to the above items, CRA Staff finalized RFP CRA No. 2026-08 for the disposition of the CRA-owned vacant lot located at 216 NW 8th Avenue. The objective of the RFP is to enter into an agreement with a qualified not-for-profit entity to develop and construct one (1) single-family home on the Subject Property following the City of Delray Beach Land Development Regulations for the current zoning designation of R1A -Single Family Residential; and provide for-sale single-family housing that is priced and restricted on a long-term basis for affordable/workforce housing, as per the City of Delray Beach’s Workforce Housing Program, Article 4.7.
At this time, CRA Staff is requesting the CRA Board approve the issuance of Request for Proposals CRA no. 2026-08 for the for the disposition of the CRA-owned vacant lot located at 216 NW 8th Avenue for the development of affordable/workforce housing.
The RFP will be issued, in substantially the same form as included in Exhibit B. The full RFP will be available on Bidnet Direct, www.bidnetdirect.com <http://www.bidnetdirect.com>, and on the CRA’s website, www.delraycra.com <http://www.delraycra.com>; a hard copy can also be requested via email or in person at the CRA office.
The tentative RFP schedule is:
Issue Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Voluntary Pre-Bid Meeting: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Questions Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Attachment(s): Exhibit A - Location Map; Exhibit B - Draft RFP CRA No. 2026-08
CRA Attorney Review:
The CRA Attorney will review the Request for Proposals prior to issuance.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
N/A
Overall need within the Community Redevelopment Area from Delray Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan:
Removal of Slum & Blight
Land Use
Development & Investment
Housing
Infrastructure & Mobility Improvements
Public Assets & Facilities
Policing Innovations