TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan J. Cabrera, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: April 28, 2026
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BOARD DIRECTION AND DISCUSSION ON RFP CRA NO. 2026-02 - FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A CRA-OWNED VACANT LOT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE/WORKFORCE HOUSING - 216 NW 8th AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
1. Cancel RFP CRA No. 2026-02 - For the Disposition of a CRA-owned Vacant Lot for the Development of Affordable/Workforce Housing - 216 NW 8th Avenue and re-issue a Request for Proposals for the Disposition of a CRA-owned Vacant Lot for the Development of Affordable/Workforce Housing - 216 NW 8th Avenue;
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2. Cancel RFP CRA No. 2026-02 - For the Disposition of a CRA-owned Vacant Lot for the Development of Affordable/Workforce Housing - 216 NW 8th Avenue and authorize the CRA Executive Director to enter into a Work Assignment for Professional Architectural Services for the development and construction of affordable/workforce housing at 216 NW 8th Avenue.
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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 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 is located west of the Subject Property.
The RFP had an initial Proposal Submission Due Date of March 12, 2026.
On March 3, 2026, CRA staff issued Addendum #1 addressing timely received questions. The Addend...
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