Opportunity
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Demandstar #ITN-25-045-DR
Ground Lease and Redevelopment of Shadowlawn Elementary School Site
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
ITN-25-045-DR
NAICS
531120, 236220, 541310
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is seeking proposals for a long-term ground lease and redevelopment of approximately 6 acres at Shadowlawn Elementary School in Miami, Florida. - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation. - The project calls for: - Development of workforce housing, with priority for M-DCPS employees - Inclusion of community-serving amenities - Reservation of approximately 20,000 square feet for future educational or community use - Proposals must demonstrate: - High-quality architectural and site design - Integration with the Little Haiti/Lemon City neighborhood - Compliance with all zoning and entitlement requirements - Financial capacity, clear funding strategy, and readiness to proceed - Proposers are responsible for securing all necessary approvals - Bid security of $100,000 is required - The School Board will retain property ownership; lease structure is non-exclusive - Construction will require performance and payment bonds as per Florida statutes - Emphasis on community integration, financial benefit to the district, and expedited project delivery
Description
This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) is for the long-term ground lease and redevelopment of approximately 6 acres of District-owned land at Shadowlawn Elementary School in Miami, Florida. The project includes workforce housing, community assets, and approximately 20,000 square feet reserved for future educational or community use. The scope involves architectural design, workforce housing units with eligibility criteria, community amenities, green buffers, open space, and integration of educational/community space. Proposals must demonstrate community integration, zoning compliance, and financial feasibility. The School Board prioritizes workforce housing with unit set-asides for District employees, long-term financial benefits, community amenities, and high-quality neighborhood design.