INVITATION TO BID. Pinellas County Tax Identification Number: 24/31/16/13069/001/0010

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1 INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO SUBMIT BIDS FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF A SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY IN A CITY OWNED BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN CAMPBELL PARK AT 1201 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FL The City of St. Petersburg hereby gives notification of its intent to enter into a Use and Operating Agreement, with a term not to exceed thirty six (36) months, for the purpose of providing services to lowto moderate income persons as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (ʺHUDʺ) Section 8 income limits; current income limits as attached hereto as Exhibit A and as may be revised from time to time by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the Vearl Scott Neighborhood Family Center ( Center ), formerly known as the Old E.H. McLin Bath House, compatible with the goals of the City s Housing and Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG ) Program and is requesting proposals from qualified individuals or organizations in undertaking the operation of all of the Center within City owned Campbell Park. The property is legally described as follows: A ±3,225 square feet building known as the Vearl Scott Neighborhood Family Center located at 1201 Seventh Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida within City owned CAMPBELL S PARK ADDITION, Block 1, Lot 1, according to the plat or map thereof as recorded in Plat Book 947, Page 87, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County Tax Identification Number: 24/31/16/13069/001/0010 The intent of entering into a Use and Operating Agreement for the building is to make available certain program(s)/service(s) to low to moderate income persons within the corporate limits of the city of St. Petersburg. All proposals must include, at a minimum: 1) the proposed monthly or annual payment for use of the building, net to the City of St. Petersburg; 2) any extraordinary terms or conditions; 3) details of the proposed program(s)/service(s) and number of persons to which services are to be provided; 4) copy of Articles of Incorporation and By Laws; 5) copy of Certificate of Status from the State of Florida for 2010; 6) copy of IRS letter approving status as 501(c)(3) dated prior to December 31, 2009; 6) copy of Board of Directors roster with no related family members and certifying signature of Board President; 7) a disclosure of all persons or entities having a beneficial interest in the proposal; 8) copy of most current audit showing stable financial condition; and 9) particulars of the Bidder s qualifications and financial stability necessary to successfully operate the facility for the term of the Agreement. Those individuals or organizations interested in submitting a proposal should contact Ava Nelson, Real Estate Agent, City of St. Petersburg, Real Estate and Property Management, Municipal Services Center, One Fourth Street North 9th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL or by mail to P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL (Telephone: (727) ) for additional information and bid instructions. Proposals shall be delivered, by hand or by mail, by no later than 3:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, Thursday, September 2, 2010, to City of St. Petersburg, Real Estate and Property Management, Municipal Services Center, One Fourth Street North 9th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL or by mail to P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL Proposals received after the specified time and date will NOT be considered. The City of St. Petersburg will not be responsible for failure of the United States Postal Service, private courier, or any other delivery means to deliver a proposal to the appointed place at the specified time in order to be considered. The City reserves the right to reject all bids or enter into negotiations with any or all bidders.

2 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS The City of St. Petersburg is requesting proposals to enter into a Use and Operating Agreement (ʺAgreementʺ) with a social services provider for the Vearl Scott Neighborhood Family Center which is located at 1201 Seventh Avenue South, St. Petersburg, within a portion of City owned Campbell for the Use and Operation of program(s)/service(s) to low to moderate income persons compatible with the City s Housing and Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG ) Program. The property is legally described as follows: A ±3,225 square feet building known as the Vearl Scott Neighborhood Family Center located at 1201 Seventh Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida within City owned CAMPBELL S PARK ADDITION, Block 1, Lot 1, according to the plat or map thereof as recorded in Plat Book 947, Page 87, Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County Tax Identification Number: 24/31/16/13069/001/0010 The intent of entering into an Agreement with a social services provider for the property is to make available certain program(s)/service(s) to low to moderate income persons within the corporate limits of the city of St. Petersburg necessary to meet the following project objective. I. Project Objective: A. Provide services to low to moderate income persons for the term of the Agreement. B. All persons receiving services shall complete an Exhibit B, attached hereto, certifying their income on an annual basis. C. Provide a written monthly report, attached hereto as Exhibit C, which summarizes information on all new or recertified persons during the reporting month and through the term of the Agreement. The successful bidder will be responsible for any and all costs and expenses related to building renovations, operation, utilities and maintenance of the facility. The Agreement will be for a term not to exceed thirty six (36) months and the Lessee shall not have the right to encumber the property in any manner whatsoever. II. Submittal Requirements Bidders shall submit five (5) copies of the proposal to include, but not be limited to the following: A. The proposed monthly or annual payment, net to the City of St. Petersburg for the use of the building; B. Any extraordinary terms or conditions related to the Agreement; C. Details of the proposed services as they relate to the required components identified in Section I of these instructions; i.) Addressing the project objective and program components. ii.) Development of needs assessment. iii.) Expertise of bidder related to implementation of the program components.

3 D. Description of the Bidder s entity (corporation, partnership, etc.) and identification of all parties including disclosure of all persons or entities having a beneficial interest in the proposal; E. Particulars of the Bidder s qualifications and financial stability necessary to successfully operate the facility for the term of the Agreement; and F. Letter from the City s Housing and Community Development Department stating that the proposed project objective is compatible with CDBG Program guidelines and supportive to the overall program goals of the City of St. Petersburg. Each bid must be sealed and marked BID FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF A SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY IN THE VEARL SCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY CENTER. Bids may be delivered in person to the City of St. Petersburg, Real Estate and Property Management, Municipal Services Center, One Fourth Street North 9 th Floor, St. Petersburg, FL (mailing address: P.O. Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL ) and must be received by no later than 3:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, Thursday, September 2, Proposals received after the specified time and date will NOT be considered. The City of St. Petersburg will not be responsible for failure of the United States Postal Service, private courier, or any other delivery means to deliver a proposal to the appointed place at the specified time in order to be considered. The City of St. Petersburg reserves the right to: 1. At any time, modify, waive, or otherwise vary the terms and conditions of this proposal, including but not limited to, deadlines for submission, and proposal requirements; 2. Waive irregularities in the proposals; 3. Reject or refuse any or all proposals, or to cancel and withdraw this Request at any time; 4. Negotiate with any or all Bidders in order to obtain terms most beneficial to all parties; and 5. Accept the proposal which best serves the interest of the City. Any bid selected by staff will be subject to the approval of the City Council of the City of St. Petersburg.

4 EXHIBIT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS Very Low Income Low Income Persons in Maximum GROSS Maximum GROSS Household Household Income Household Income 1 $ 20,800 $ 33, ,800 38, ,750 42, ,700 47, ,100 51, ,500 55, ,850 58, ,250 62,700 Please note: the maximum income for households with eight or more persons is fixed and does not increase as the size of the household increases. 05/10

5 1. Client Name: 2. Parent/Guardian's Name: 3. Parent/Guardian's Address: EXHIBIT B [include this sheet if agency serves children] [AGENCY NAME] [Program Name and Address at Which Services Will Be Provided] To be completed by Client's Parent or Guardian 4. Hispanic or Latino (circle one): Yes No 5. Client Data (check appropriate space): White Black/African American Asian American Indian/Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander American Indian/Alaskan Native & White Asian & White Black/African American & White American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American Other Multi-Racial 6. Household Data (check appropriate space): Female head of household Male head of household 7. Number of persons in household (including client): 8. Please indicate the total gross income earned by all members of the household (check one): $ 0-20,700 20,701-23,700 23,701-26,650 26,651-29,600 29,601-31,950 31,951-33,150 33,151-34,350 34,351-36,700 36,701-37,900 $37,901-39,050 39,051-42,600 42,601-47,350 47,351-51,150 51,151-54,950 54,951-58,700 58,701-62,500 62,501 or more I certify that the child named above is the recipient of services from [AGENCY NAME] and that the information above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Parent/Guardian's Signature Date: Beginning on / / [AGENCY NAME] provided the following services to the above named client: Signature and Title: Date: FOR FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT: U.S.C. Title 18, Sec. 1001, provides: "Whoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of any Department or Agency of the United States, knowingly and willfully falsifies...or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements of representation, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five (5) years or both."

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8 PROPOSAL FORM PLEASE RETURN WITH FORM WITH YOUR PROPOSAL FOR THE USE AND OPERATION OF A SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY IN A CITY OWNED BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN CAMPBELL PARK AT 1201 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH, ST. PETERSBURG, FL The undersigned certifies that the enclosed proposal is being submitted and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the Invitation to Bid as issued by the City of St. Petersburg on Sunday, July 4, Name of Company/Organization Signature of individual submitting proposal for referenced Company/Organization Printed name of individual Date