TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Christine Tibbs, Assistant Director
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Executive Director
DATE: May 29, 2025
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DEVELOPMENT OF SW 600 - 800 BLOCKS OF WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE
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Recommended Action:
Discussion and direction on preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) the Development of SW 600 - 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue.
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Background:
Overview of April 30, 2025, CRA Board Meeting:
At the April 30, 2025, CRA Board meeting, the CRA Board generally discussed the development of the SW 600 - 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue and the 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) process for said development.
The CRA Board indicated that a full-service, 20,000 SF grocery store is still needed and desired by the community as identified in the 2012 West Atlantic Needs Assessment.
Additionally, the CRA Board discussed RFP process for the development of the SW 600 - 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue. Two (2) separate RFPs will be issued for 1) SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue; and 2) SW 700 and 800 Blocks of West Atlantic Avenue.
Based on the discussion at that CRA Board meeting, CRA staff is providing an overview of the structure of the 2025 RFPs for the CRA Board’s discussion, input, and feedback:
1) RFP CRA No. 2025-04 - SW 600 Block of West Atlantic Avenue Development Project (Draft of RFP is included as Exhibit B)
a. RFP will include the CRA-owned properties that are generally bound by West Atlantic Avenue to the north, SW 6th Avenue to the east, SW 7th Avenue to the west, and SW 1st Street to the south.
b. RFP will be issued to solicit qualified and experienced developers for the design and construction of a community oriented, full-service grocery store (at least 20,000SF).
c. Parking to accommodate the full-service grocery store and the general public shall be included as a requirement within the RFP with a preference for a multi-level parking structure.
d. Pharmacy services will be requested as...
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