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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF:
CITY OF PRESCOTT, AZ
MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES
(LOCATED AT 201, 221, 223 AND 225 S. CORTEZ STREET)
RFP ISSUE DATE:
July 1, 2019
RFP SUBMISSION DUE DATE:
August 1, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. (AZ/MST)
Issued by:
City of Prescott
201 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, Arizona 86303
City of Prescott REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3
PURPOSE .....................................................................................................................3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................4
PROPERTY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................4
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................5
SELECTION SCHEDULE ................................................................................................7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS .............................................................................8
MANDATORY SITE VISIT (Q&A) ...................................................................................9
EVALUATION PROCESS ...............................................................................................9
City of Prescott REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Prescott (City) is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of
municipal-owned properties including the current City Hall and surrounding
facilities located at 201, 221, 223 and 225 S. Cortez Street. The subject property is located adjacent to downtown Prescott’s historic Courthouse Square and Whiskey
Row.
The City wants to consider qualified proposals to redevelop the subject property
from its existing municipal use to a mixed-use development featuring multi-story, multi-family housing (preferably owner-occupied), retail uses, and possibly
entertainment.
The City is interested in attracting private-sector investment in its downtown.
Prescott’s historic Courthouse Square and Whisky Row provide a vibrant core to the city’s downtown and is a popular tourism driver. The City is exploring
redevelopment options to address gaps in the downtown retail and housing mix, as
well as enhance the city’s economic base.
The City is amenable to entering into a development agreement with a qualified
developer and may consider certain financial inducements in exchange for achieving mutually beneficial development outcomes.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify a developer with the interest, capacity and qualifications to design, plan, construct and manage a
desirable mixed-use development project that will include housing, retail and possibly entertainment.
This RFP is presented to identify the desires of the City to relocate existing municipal facilities making highly desirable land available for private development.
The City is looking to identify a qualified and capable developer who is interested in achieving mutually beneficial development goals.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City desires to further stimulate economic development opportunities in its
historic downtown core. The site is owned by the City and is readily available for
development for the right project. The property offers a unique opportunity on a
highly visible location and iconic city block. The property is ideally suited for mixed-
use development.
The City desires that the project address gaps in the city’s residential, retail and
entertainment mix; incorporates pedestrian-friendly features and green spaces as
part of the site design; and, enhances the city’s economic base.
It is assumed that the existing municipal facilities located on the subject sites are not the highest and best use of the parcels; and, proposer assistance with finding
an alternative downtown location for municipal services is highly desirable.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
The site consists of 1.56 acres located at 201, 221, 223 and 225 S. Cortez Street
with additional frontage on E. Goodwin Street. Currently, the City uses these
parcels for City Hall, the Legal Department and parking. These services will
essentially be relocated. The land is generally flat and is serviced by municipal
water and sanitary sewer. All utilities are available to the site. An aerial view of
these parcels is included for reference only.
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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals from developers who have demonstrated experience in similar
developments working in a historic downtown core will be given preferential
treatment.
The proposal shall address the evaluation criteria and be limited to no more than
twenty (20) pages with ten (10) additional pages of appendices which may include graphs, charts, photos or additional resumes. The letter of introduction shall not
exceed two (2) pages. The title page, letter of introduction, table of contents and tabbed divider pages not containing submittal information are exclusive of the
page limitation. Pages shall be letter size (8 ½ x 11 inches), single-sided, with a minimum font size of 11. Combinations of text and graphic material may be used
at the developer’s discretion to adequately convey information.
The formal proposal response shall contain the following information, in the
following sequence and format.
Title Page
Letter of Introduction
Table of Contents
1. Specific Project Interest 5 pts.
a. Explain why your firm is interested in this specific project.
b. Outline your firm’s development approach.
c. Describe your firm’s experience working on similar projects.
2. Firm Profile 5 pts.
a. Provide an overview of your firm’s staff, history, reputation, any
specialized services and areas of primary design practice.
3. Firm Capacity and Specific Personnel Assigned to the Project 10 pts.
a. Present an organizational chart identifying the names of personnel
who will be members of the actual project team (including consultants) and their roles.
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b. Include a personal resume for each key member of the project team.
4. Firm’s Approach to Project 40 pts.
a. Provide a general narrative of the proposed development, including information on previous related projects.
b. Submit representative site plans and building elevations demonstrating your vision for development.
c. Describe unique design elements or features to be incorporated into
development.
d. Discuss your firm’s understanding of the City’s desired outcomes for
development and how your plan meets those goals. If they deviate from those goals, please provide rationale.
e. Provide an overview of the type of market analysis and demand evaluation intended to assess project feasibility.
f. Describe how the development will address market needs and
demand.
g. Outline a financial plan and resources required to complete the
project. Identify plan to obtain required resources and their impact on the project.
h. Outline desired incentives anticipated by the developer and their
impact on the project.
i. Outline a plan for development including scope of work, process,
budget and timeline for the project.
j. Indicate the offering price to be paid for the land.
k. Provide an estimate of the project’s market value upon completion.
l. Identify your firm’s plan to address issues including, but not limited to, development agreement, zoning, land acquisition, permitting, and
improvements required to proceed with construction.
5. Firm’s Prior Project Experience 20 pts.
a. Please provide examples regarding your firm’s experience with similar projects, including:
i. Project Name
ii. Client Name and Contact Information
iii. Design Start Date
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iv. Construction Start Date
v. Construction End Date
vi. Project Budget
vii. Project Final Cost
6. Client References 5 pts.
a. Provide a reference list from three (3) recent projects
b. Include:
i. Client
ii. Contact Name
iii. Telephone and Email
7. Net Economic Impact on City 10 pts.
a. Cash Generated Through Land Sales
b. Incentives Required
c. Property Tax Incremental Value
d. Sales Tax Incremental Value
8. Other Information 5 pts.
a. Provide any additional information, at the firm’s discretion, that may
be relevant to evaluating the proposal
SELECTION SCHEDULE
• Issue RFP July 1, 2019
• Mandatory Site Visit (Q&A) July 18, 2019 – 3:00 p.m.
• RFP Submissions Due August 1, 2019 – 2:00 p.m.
• Short-List Announced August 9, 2019
• Interviews Week of August 12, 2019
• Council Approval to Negotiate
Development Agreement (DA) TBD
(All times local – AZ/Mountain Standard Time)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to:
Michael Lamar, City Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 928-777-1380
The deadline for questions is Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Deliver two (2) originals and one (1) electronic copy via USB drive to:
City of Prescott
City Clerk’s Office
201 S. Cortez Street
Prescott, AZ 86303
Sealed proposals shall be received before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at which time all submittals will be publicly opened in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Any proposals received at or after 2:00 p.m. on the above-stated date will be returned unopened. Firms are solely responsible for the delivery of their
submittals to the above location by the time and date specified. The City is not
responsible for lateness of mail, carrier, etc. The time and date stamp in the City Clerk’s Office shall be the official time of receipt. Electronic or facsimile submittals
will not be considered.
The outside of the submittal envelope shall indicate the name and address of the
respondent; shall be addressed to the City Clerk at the above address; and shall be clearly marked:
Request for Proposal:
Redevelopment of City of Prescott Municipal Properties
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MANDATORY SITE VISIT (Q&A)
A mandatory site visit providing an opportunity for questions and answers will be
held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
located at 201 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Proposals will be evaluated based on the completion of the proposal requirements
and the relative/similar project experience related to our project with a maximum total score of 100 points. A selection committee will prepare a shortlist of up to
three (3) firms to be interviewed.
In addition to the criteria outlines in the Proposal Requirements section above, the following criteria may influence selection:
Degree to which the proposal meets the guiding principles for the proposed
project and site
Estimated total project costs and estimated tax base to be generated from
the project
Developer’s expertise, experience and financial capacity
The purchase paid price for the site
Proposed development schedule
Other benefits to the community
The contents of this package are for informational purposes only and the
representations made herein are without warranty. Developers should rely
exclusively on their own investigations and analysis.
The City of Prescott reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and assumes
no liability for the cost of preparing a response to this request. Confidentiality
requests will be honored to the extent possible by law, regulation and ordinance.
Thank you for your consideration and interest in the City of Prescott.