Miami-Dade County Public Schools Demandstar #ITN-25-042-DR

Ground Lease and Redevelopment of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center for Education and Workforce Housing

This opportunity invites proposals for the long-term ground lease and redevelopment of district-owned land at the Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center in Miami, FL. - Government Buyer: - Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Project Scope: - Redevelopment of three parcels totaling approximately 8 acres - 40,000 to 60,000 square feet reserved for a new or modernized K-8 educational facility and community-serving uses - Remaining site available for workforce housing (with priority for school employees), community amenities, and compatible revenue-generating uses - Requirements: - Integrated development concepts balancing educational, residential, and financial objectives - Long-term public ownership maintained through a ground lease - $100,000 bid security required - Submission of detailed site and phasing plans - Demonstration of financial capacity and clear funding strategy for the educational facility (without direct capital investment from the School Board unless justified) - Proposer responsible for all zoning, permitting, and entitlements - Emphasis on high-quality design, community integration, and financial benefit to the district - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable: The project seeks innovative, integrated solutions for education and workforce housing, with a focus on public benefit and long-term value

Description

This solicitation is for a long-term ground lease and redevelopment of district-owned land at the Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center in Miami, Florida. The project aims to deliver a modernized educational facility combined with workforce housing and/or other community-serving uses while maintaining long-term public ownership. The property consists of three parcels totaling approximately 8 acres, with 40,000 to 60,000 sq ft reserved for educational/community use. Development guidelines emphasize high-quality design, green buffers, open space, and compatibility with city master plans. Submission requirements include detailed plans for the educational facility, development program, financial capacity, and community integration.

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