A project to transform an abandoned former naval base in Bywater into nearly 1,000 affordable apartment units is moving forward, with the developer’s prime contractor finally making visible progress on the long-blighted property. We are seeking bids for a series of construction projects that will bring about this.
Broadmoor, which is managing construction on the project, announced Friday that it will host a digital presentation Tuesday for potential subcontractors. The company is also planning a walk-through on Oct. 10 so bidders for work such as demolition, electrical wiring, plumbing and steelwork can see the project site firsthand.
The search for a subcontractor for the project, known as the NSA East Bank Apartments, is another sign that the long wait for progress on one of New Orleans’ biggest eyesores may finally be over.
The last soldier departed navy Support activity base It was founded in 2011 after more than a century of service in various U.S. Navy and Marine Corps missions. The building was taken over by the city in 2016, which then used a consortium of developers led by the late Joe Yeager to renovate the three buildings, which span about 1.5 million square feet.
Under the terms of the federal grant, construction must begin within 10 months after funding is approved.
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In addition to the call for subcontractors from the City of Broadmoor, City Hall has also provided bidding details to qualified disadvantaged businesses (DBEs) wishing to market the work. The deadline for bidding for subcontractors is October 24th.
The first phase of the project envisions converting the complex’s aging building into a total of 294 apartments, all of which earn between 60% and 120% of the area median income. It will be designated as affordable housing or workforce housing for people with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates the median income level for a four-person household in the New Orleans metropolitan area in 2024 to be $86,800.
Rent for eligible tenants will be set at no more than 30% of their income.
The project also calls for 38,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and more than 1,000 parking spaces, according to documents filed by the developer in March.