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1 6 , 1 8 & 2 0 M O R R I S S T R E E T A L B A N Y , N E W Y O R K 1 2 2 1 0 A LBANY C OMMUNITY D E VE L OPM E NT A GENCY 200 HE NRY J OHNSON B OULEVARD AL B A N Y, N E W YORK 12210 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE: A C Q U I S I T I O N A N D D E V E L O P M E N T O F T H E A C D A O W N E D M O R R I S S T R E E T P R O P E R T I E S ---PAGE BREAK--- TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Opportunity Location Schedule Contact SECTION 1. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF PROJECT Purpose Site and Building Characteristics Community Goals Site Development Objectives & 4 SECTION 2. GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS General Pre-proposal Meeting Independent Cost Determination & 7 Abutters Property Selection Criteria Selection Process & 8 Reservation of Rights SECTION 3. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PROPOSAL SUBMITTERS Proposal Length and Format Proposal Requirements & 10 APPENDICES Appendix A: Proposal Appendix B: Site Maps ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Opportunity: The City of Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) is seeking proposals for the acquisition and development of three City-owned properties. The successful proposal will make positive contributions and enhance the community by creating a mixed-income development that provides additional housing and is consistent with the Park South Urban Renewal Plan. Any proposal which seeks to use the site exclusively for parking will not receive consideration. Location: This sites (hereinafter referred to as the “Site” are comprised of three individual 93.5 foot deep lots. Two of the lots are 32 feet wide and the third one is 26.79 feet wide and sits on the corner of Morris Street and Lark Street. All of the lots are within the Residential Multifamily (R-M) zoning district and adjacent to the Center Square / Hudson Park Historic District. The site is near 25 Delaware, a historic building that is poised for the start of an ambitious redevelopment that includes the restoration rehab of the historic building as well as a 14,540 square foot addition. The redevelopment will provide vital community space as well as 52 units of affordable housing in the Park Sough neighborhood. Schedule: January 22, 2021 RFP Issued January 28, 2021 Pre-Proposal Meeting 1:00 APM EST (Optional) February 12, 2021 RFP Responses Due (3:00 PM EST) February 26, 2021 Recommendations to ACDA Selection Committee TBD Interviews by Selection Committee March 10, 2021 Anticipated Selection by ACDA Board Contact: Faye Andrews, Director Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany, New York 12210 (518) 434-5247 [EMAIL REDACTED] PAGE of 1 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 1 — PROPOSAL BACKGROUND AND SCOPE OF PROJECT Purpose: The City of Albany Community Development Agency is seeking proposals for the acquisition and development of three ACDA-owned properties. The successful proposal will make positive contributions and enhance the community by creating a mixed-income development that provides additional housing and is consistent with the Park South Urban Renewal Plan. Any proposal which seeks use the site exclusively for parking will not receive consideration. The successful proposal must also demonstrate a consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Community Plan (Albany 2030); the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO); and demonstrate how the uses will add to the livability and walkability of the area and be designed in a manner that adds value and is respectful of nearby properties. Site & Neighborhood Characteristics: This site is located at the corner of Morris Street and Lark Street, near a vibrant stretch of Delaware Avenue. There are a number of restaurant, retail, and recreational opportunities and amenities within walking distance, including a large grocery store, Lincoln Park, and Albany Medical Center. All three of the parcels are located in the Multi-Family (M-F) zoning district which allows Residential buildings of up four stories. As noted in the USDO, the purpose of this district is to “provide for neighborhoods containing predominantly multi-family housing options in larger than average structures, generally with height of four stories or less.” Much of the Park South Neighborhood has undergone an impressive revitalization and redevelopment over the past few years. Housing and retail that supports the uses, employees, and visitors of Albany Medical Center and The Veterans Administration Hospital have been added during this neighborhood renewal. An ambitious Master Plan was recently completed for Lincoln Park. This effort involved countless neighborhood meetings, community participation, and helped set long term goals and priorities for future enhancement projects for this great community asset. 25 Delaware, an impressive historic structure that is bounded by Lark Street, Morris Street, Avenue, and Delaware Avenue will soon be completely rehabilitated. This work will include the restoration of the historic building, a 14,540 square foot addition, parking, community space, restored grounds, and 52 units of affordable housing. The site sits directly across Morris Street from the Boys and Girls Club of Albany. PAGE of 2 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Additional information, such as neighborhood plans, the 2030 Plan, the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO), are available on the City’s web site: Please note that potential submitters are not relieved of their responsibility to make personal investigations of the site and the neighboring structures and shall determine to their own satisfaction the conditions to be encountered, the nature of the parcels, and all other factors affecting the potential redevelopment/reuse of this site. Community Goals In the proposed purchase and development/reuse of these properties, the City will review proposals for consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan (Albany 2030), for conformance with the City’s land use regulations (USDO), other applicable local ordinances and State laws, as well as how the proposal addresses the following questions: • In what manner does the proposal provide jobs, and benefit the neighborhood at large and the City? • Does the proposed development increase the livability and walkability of the surrounding area? • Does the proposal provide for an enhancement to the streetscape and overall improvement to the public realm? • Is the proposal sensitive to the surrounding neighborhoods? • Are the proposed uses permitted under Albany’s USDO? • Is the proposal feasible? • Is it likely to achieve its stated goals? • Is the proposal financially viable? • Are sources of capital, loans, grants and other financing both clearly identified and realistically obtainable? • Is the proposer qualified in both experience and personnel to complete the project? • Has the proposer successfully completed similar projects? Site Development Objectives A successful proposal must address all of the following site development objectives: Beneficial Use of the Site Any proposal for this site or the buildings must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community and be consistent with the recommendations of the Albany 2030 Plan. Preference will be given to proposals that provide for a mix of housing choices at varying income levels. PAGE of 3 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Preservation and Strengthening of Community Character Successful proposals will consider: 1) the unique quality of life of the community and seek to maintain if not improve upon it, and 2) the impacts that the development and intended use of the site will have on the community, its environment, and its businesses. Proposals for redevelopment of the site or major site alterations may require a traffic study. Site / Parking Constraints The site that these parcels occupy has limited on street parking. In fact, parking in the neighborhood presents challenges for any redevelopment. As such, preference will be given to those projects that are able to provide the majority of parking on site, integrated into the building or into the site development. Proposals that utilize surface parking are strongly discouraged. PAGE of 4 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 2 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Proposals must be submitted in the proposal format required. Sealed proposals must be received by the City of Albany at the time stipulated. Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, and addressed to: Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany, New York, 12210 RE: Request for Proposal / ACDA Morris Street Properties One original and nine copies of the Proposal and an electronic version of the report in Adobe Acrobat format shall be submitted, with the purchase price proposal submitted separately in a sealed and marked envelope. For a proposal to be considered, each submitter must submit a complete response to this RFP. No other distribution of the proposals is to be made by the submitter. Appendix B of this RFP, Legal Status of Proposer, must be completed and returned with the proposal. An official authorized to bind the submitter to its proposal provisions must sign each proposal copy in ink. Proposals must arrive at the City of Albany Community Development Agency no later than February 12, 2021, at 3:00 PM EST. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Regardless of the delivery method, the submitter is responsible for the actual delivery of the proposals by the deadline. Submitters agree to honor their proposal for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the proposal due date. All proposals become the property of the ACDA after the deadline, whether awarded or rejected. ACDA may use elements or ideas in any proposal submitted in any manner, including, but not limited to, the issuance of additional requests for proposals for this property. All information in a submitter’s proposal is subject to disclosure under the provisions of Public Act No. 442 of 1976, as amended (known as the Freedom of Information Act). It should be noted that submission contents will not be deemed proprietary information, and individuals who submit proposals will be provided opportunities to review other proposals, after the deadline for submissions, if requested. ACDA accepts no financial responsibility for costs incurred by any submitter in responding to this RFP. By responding to this RFP the submitter agrees to hold ACDA harmless in connection with the release of any information contained in its proposal. PAGE of 5 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Should any prospective submitter be in doubt as to the true meaning of any portion of this RFP, or should the submitter find any ambiguity, inconsistency, or omission therein, the submitter shall make a written request for an official interpretation or correction. All questions concerning the solicitation and specifications shall be submitted in writing via mail or e-mail to the contact person listed on page 1. Questions must be submitted no later than February 2, 2021. (10 days prior to the submission deadline). Any oral responses to any questions shall be unofficial and not binding on The City of Albany Community Development Agency. ACDA staff will make such interpretation or correction, as well as any additional RFP provisions that the the agency may decide to include, only as an RFP addendum. Staff will e-mail addenda to each prospective submitter recorded as having attended the pre-proposal meeting. Any addendum issued by the ACDA shall become a part of the RFP. Submitters should consider issued addenda in preparing his or her proposal. Pre-Proposal Meeting A pre-proposal meeting will be held on January 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will be by Zoom. Interested parties must email ACDA Director Faye Andrews by January 27, 2021 to obtain the meeting link. [EMAIL REDACTED] The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Request for Proposals, its goals and objectives with prospective submitters and to answer questions concerning the RFP. All such answers that substantially clarify the RFP will be affirmed in writing and posted on the City’s website. Prospective submitters may be represented by no more than three persons at the pre-proposal meeting. It is strongly suggested that one of the persons in attendance be the intended primary contact for the submitter. Independent Cost Determination By submission of a proposal, the submitter certifies in connection with this proposal: 1. It has arrived at the costs in the proposal independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter relating to such fees with any other proposal submitter or with any competitor; 2. Unless otherwise required by law, the costs which have been quoted in the proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the submitter and will not knowingly be disclosed by the submitter prior to award directly or indirectly to any other prospective submitter or to any competitor; and 3. No attempt has been made or shall be made by the proposal submitter to induce any other person or firm to submit or not submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. PAGE of 6 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Each person signing the proposal certifies that he/she is the person in the proposal submitter’s organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the acquisition cost proposal being offered in the proposal and has not participated (and will not participate) in any action contrary to Items 1-3 above. A proposal will not be considered for award if the sense of the statement required in the Cost Analysis portion of the proposal has been altered so as to delete or modify Items 1-3 above. If Item 2 has been modified or deleted, the proposal will not be considered for award unless the submitter furnishes with the proposal a signed statement, which sets forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure, and the City determines that such disclosure was not made for the purpose of restricting competition. Purchase Price The purchase price of this property is not set. However, the purchase price is not a major determining factor in the evaluation of these proposals. Abutting Property Any proposal that suggests it will include abutting property must verify the commitment of that abutting property owners with a signed option to purchase from that property owner upon submission of the proposal. Selection Criteria Responses to this RFP will be evaluated using the following criteria: 35% Past Involvement with Similar Project(s) – Experience and ability of development team in the successful completion of similar development / redevelopment project(s), verified by references. 25% Proposed Work Plan – alignment of proposal with community objectives outlined in the RFP 30% Financial Capacity – ability to finance proposal, including demonstrated ability to procure financing and complete the work within the proposed timeline. 10% Cost Proposal – purchase price Selection Process The selection committee will initially evaluate responses to the RFP to determine which proposers, if any, it will interview. The City of Albany reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The selected proposer(s) will be given the opportunity to discuss in more detail their qualifications, past experience, proposed work plan and acquisition proposal during the interview process. The interview shall consist of a presentation of approximately 45 minutes by the submitter, including the person who will be the project manager on this contract, followed PAGE of 7 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS by approximately fifteen (15) minutes of questions and answers. Audiovisual aids may be used during the oral interviews. Following the presentation, the committee may request additional financial or project information. The City of Albany Community Development Agency reserves the right to negotiate a mutually acceptable purchase agreement, or other reuse or development aspects, with the selected proposer. The City will determine whether the final scope of the project to be negotiated will be entirely as described in this RFP, a portion of the scope, or a revised scope. This agreement will not contain any assurances of any rezoning or site plan approvals necessary to complete the project. The selected proposer must secure necessary approvals and pay for all review fees necessary for the implementation of its proposal. The City will provide for a reasonable time in which to obtain such approvals before closing. If a purchase agreement is not concluded, the City, at its sole option, may choose to initiate negotiations with any other qualified proposer, or reopen the entire process. The City reserves the right to not consider any proposal that it determines to be unresponsive and deficient in any of the information requested for evaluation. A proposal with all the requested information does not guarantee the proposing firm to be a candidate for an interview. Reservation of Rights The City of Albany Community Development Agency reserves the right to accept any proposal, to reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities and/or informalities in any proposal and to make the award in any manner the City believes to be in its best interest. PAGE of 8 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 3 — INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM ALL PROPOSAL SUBMITTERS Length and Format Proposals shall not exceed thirty (30) double-sided pages in length, including maps and plans. Each section of the proposal must be clearly identified with the appropriate headings. Up to ten (10) additional pages of financial information and/or personnel resumes may be attached as appendices. To be considered responsive to this RFP, a prospective submitter must provide all of the information requested. The specifications within the RFP represent the minimum performance necessary for response. Requirement Section 1: Proposal Statement (format attached – Appendix A) Section 2: Project Description: This section should provide a narrative summary description of the proposed redevelopment/reuse project. Proposed uses, number and type of residential units, parking provisions, flood mitigation, phasing, circulation, concept and building design objectives shall be addressed. Section 3: Target Population: This section should describe the anticipated customers, users and/or residents of the redevelopment/reuse project, including income levels for residential units, if applicable, as well as estimated numbers and kinds of tenants for the other elements of the building if a mixed use project is proposed. Section 4: Impact Analysis: This section should provide an analysis of the impact of the project upon the community, including economic impact through commercial activities, streetscape modifications, housing impact, traffic impacts, and other related facets. A response should be developed incorporating the community objectives outlined in Section 1. Section 5: Project Schedule: This section should include a project completion schedule including start and completion dates and other key dates as identified for action. The proposal must include the time period by which this project will be initiated and completed. Section 7: Development Team: This section should identify the professionals who will provide the following components of the project: design team, construction oversight, and construction. Include the names of executive and professional personnel by skill and qualification that will be employed in the work. Resumes or qualifications of proposed project personnel may be submitted as an appendix. Section 8: Overview of the Organization and its Services: This section should give a summary of the history of the business or organization, including years in operation, locations, size, growth, services and financial stability. Include information regarding any pending or recent lawsuits against the organization, its officers or employees. If the proposal is submitted by a lead organization on behalf of several partners, provide similar information for each partner. PAGE of 9 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Section 9: Professional Qualifications: This section should include the full name and address of your organization or business and, if applicable, the branch office or other subordinate element that will perform, or assist in performing, the work hereunder. Indicate whether it operates as an individual, partnership, or corporation. If as a corporation, include whether it is qualified to do business. This information shall be provided for all organizations participating in the development of the property. If the proposal is submitted by a lead organization on behalf of several partners, list all key partners and their respective roles in the proposal. Identify the technical expertise, which make the organization(s) qualified for this work. Section 10: Prior Experience Redevelopment/Reuse Projects: This section should provide a description and dates of other redevelopment/reuse projects completed, particularly those with similar characteristics. Include names, title and phone numbers of contact persons from units of government where these projects are located. Include supporting documents to demonstrate capacity. Section 11: Financial Capacity: This section should provide a description of the financial capacity of the organization, including appropriate documentation. If available, provide 3 years of certified financial statements. Each submitter shall submit at least two financial references from banks or other financial institutions attesting to the submitter’s financial capacity and ability to finance a project as proposed. Section 12: Acquisition Cost Proposal: This section should include the amount offered for purchase or lease of the property, in whole or in part; and any contingencies proposed. Any financial contingencies must also be identified. Section 13: Project Financing: This section should include a development budget and a ten- year pro forma (operating budget) analysis and other financial information for the project. Include the anticipated time schedule to assemble needed financial commitments, types of financing expected and letters of interest from banks or other sources. Financial partnerships public/private; nonprofit/profit) must be identified. PAGE of 10 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS APPENDIX A: PROPOSAL Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany, New York 12210 Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned declares that this Proposal is made in good faith, without fraud or collusion with any person or persons submitting a proposal on the same Contract; that the undersigned has carefully read and examined the “Request for Proposal” documents, including Information and Instructions, Scope of Project, Information Required, all Addenda (if any), and understands them. The undersigned declares that they are fully informed as to the nature of and the conditions relating to the terms of sale or lease of the property. Further, the undersigned declares that they have experience in successfully providing the redevelopment services required under the specifications of this Request for Proposal. The undersigned acknowledges that it has not received or relied upon any representations or warrants of any nature whatsoever from the City of Albany, its agents or employees, and that this Proposal is based solely upon the undersigned's own independent business judgment. If the City accepts this Proposal and the undersigned fails to contract and furnish the required earnest money deposit and insurance documentation at the time of execution of the sales contract, then the undersigned shall be considered to have abandoned the Contract. In submitting this Proposal, it is understood that the right is reserved by the City to accept any Proposal, to reject any or all Proposals, to waive irregularities and/or informalities in any Proposal, and to make the award in any manner the City believes to be in its best interest. ORGANIZATION NAME: STREET/P. O. BOX: City, STATE, AND ZIP CODE: TELEPHONE: FAX: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: PRINTED NAME OF TITLE OF SIGNER: PAGE of 11 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACDA MORRIS STREET PROPERTIES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PAGE of 12 12 Morris Street Properties