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City of Lewiston Finance Department Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing RFP 2013-024 Sale & Redevelopment of 147 Sabattus Street April 23, 2013 Sir/Madam: Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Agent on Thursday, May 23, 2013 until 4:00 p.m. for the Sale & Redevelopment of 147 Sabattus Street. The Lewiston City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. Please use a clearly marked envelope with “Sale & Redevelopment of 147 Sabattus Street” when submitting your bid. Only sealed proposals will be accepted. Faxed proposals will not be considered. Sincerely, Norman J. Beauparlant Director of Budget/Purchasing NJB/syt ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE SALE & REDEVELOPMENT OF 147 SABATTUS STREET RFP 2013-024 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: May 23, 2013 @ 4:00 PM This is an invitation for proposals to purchase and redevelop property at 147 Sabattus Street owned by the City of Lewiston. The property is being offered for sale and redevelopment by the City as a means to enhance development in the area. Background: The City recently took possession of the property at 147 Sabattus Street due to matured tax liens. There are two buildings on this property with a total of ten (10) residential units. The property consists of 0.19 acres and is located in the Neighborhood Conservation (NCB) district in which multi-families are a permitted use. The Assessor’s has a current value of $182,080 on the property ($24,240 on the land and $157,840 on the structures). However, given the current state of disrepair, the structures have been deemed uninhabitable by the City. SECTION I: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 A complete written purchase and reuse proposal shall be submitted to the City of Lewiston, attention of the Director of Budget/Purchasing, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Proposals received after that time and date shall not be accepted. 1.2 The City of Lewiston City Council will review and award or reject proposals within sixty (60) days of their submission. 1.3 Each proposal submitted shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bond made payable to the City of Lewiston in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total amount offered. The required proposal deposit shall be applied to the purchase price for the successful proposal or shall be returned within ten (10) days of the selection of a proposal. It any proposer fails to abide by his/her proposal, the bid security will be forfeited to the City. 1.4 Each proposal shall include the legal name of the prospective purchaser and a statement whether the prospective purchaser is a sole proprietor, a partnership, or a corporation. If a corporation, the corporation shall also give the state of incorporation and have a corporate seal affixed. 1.5 Each proposal shall be signed by the person or persons legally authorized to bind the prospective purchaser to a contract. 1.6 The prospective purchaser, in his/her proposal, shall signify that he/she has read and ---PAGE BREAK--- understands all conditions concerning the reuse of the site, as outlined in this invitation for proposals and that his/her proposal is made in accordance with the invitation. 1.7 The prospective purchasers, in submitting the proposal, shall agree and so state in the proposal that no person acting for or employed by the City of Lewiston has a direct or indirect financial interest in the proposal or in any portion of the profits which may be derived therefrom. 1.8 No prospective purchaser will be permitted to withdraw a proposal for a period of sixty (60) days. All proposals will remain valid and binding for that period of time. 1.9 For questions regarding proposal requirements and to arrange a site visit, contact Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing at Telephone: (207) 513-3040; Fax (207) 784- 2959; or e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. 1.10 The City of Lewiston reserves the right to select a proposal and sell the subject property based upon its determination of the highest and best use of the property. The City Council reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals. SECTION II: INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS 2.1 The parcel being offered for sale is described as follows: Property: 147 Sabattus Street Approximate Acreage 0.19 acres Map/Lot 195-219 Zoning NCB 2.2 Reuse or redevelopment of property must comply with all applicable City ordinance requirements, including Zoning and Land Use codes. 2.3 The proposed reuse strategy for the subject property will be a principal determining factor in judging what the City deems to be the most acceptable proposal. 2.4 Closing on all sales transactions will be within 90 days of award unless otherwise requested and approved by the City prior to award of bid. 2.5 If prospective purchasers require additional information or would like to arrange for a site walk, contact: Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing City Hall, 27 Pine Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 Tel. [PHONE REDACTED] Fax [PHONE REDACTED] e-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] Questions will be answered or confirmed in writing. Proposers should not rely on any statements, oral or written, which are not made as an addendum to this “Request for Proposals”. ---PAGE BREAK--- SECTION III: CONTENTS OF THE PROPOSAL 3.1 The proposal shall contain the price being offered for the purchase of this property and also shall include the value of any proposed new investment on the parcel bid. 3.2 Submitted proposals shall provide specific details on the proposed reuse of this site. Additional data, exhibits, statements, drawings, etc. are recommended to insure a total understanding and proper evaluation of each proposal by the City. 3.3 Submitted proposals shall describe, in detail, all renovations proposed including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing and window treatments. 3.4 The proposal shall include proof of the submitter’s financial ability to undertake said proposal and shall include a time line for completion. 3.5 The proposal may include examples of other similar projects undertaken by the proposer in support of the reuse proposal and the technical abilities of proposer to perform. SECTION IV: NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 4.1 Negotiation is intended to result in a contract for the sale and subsequent reuse of the site deemed to be most beneficial to the public and in the best interest of the City. 4.2 The contract for the sale and reuse of this site will be executed only after final approval by the Lewiston City Council. The successful bidder will be required to undergo Development Review before the Lewiston Planning Board or Development Review Committee as a condition of conveyance of the property. 4.3 At closing, the City will deliver a Municipal Release Deed with conditions, if applicable, which will cover negotiated requirements. There may also be a covenant which establishes the time period for the project to be completed. SECTION V: RESERVATION OF RIGHTS 5.1 The City reserves the right to waive or disregard any informality, irregularity or deficiency in any proposal received. 5.2 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received. ---PAGE BREAK--- t ---PAGE BREAK--- sABA rrus sr. ~ 10 ~ ~ ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE SALE & REDEVELOPMENT OF 147 SABATTUS STREET RFP 2013-024 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: May 23, 2013 @ 4:00 PM PROPOSAL FORM TO: Norman Beauparlant, Director of Budget/Purchasing City of Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine Street Lewiston ME 04240 Dear Sir: The undersigned hereby declares that he/she has carefully examined the proposed Sale and Reuse of City Owned land items and that he/she proposes and agrees, if the proposal is accepted, to complete the transaction on the item(s) proposed. Location Address 147 Sabattus Street Price Offered $ Reuse of Property (use separate sheet if applicable Bid Deposit Amount: $ (minimum 10% of the total amount of bid) include appropriate check (not personal) or bond. Sign the proposal form in ink before returning it to the Director of Budget/Purchasing. Please return in a clearly marked sealed envelop with Bid Name and Number on the front. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals. ---PAGE BREAK--- NAME SIGNATURE PRINTED/TYPED NAME TITLE LEGAL ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS DATE TELEPHONE # FAX # E-MAIL ADDRESS Please attach any other supporting materials required by the request for proposal or which you believe would be helpful in the evaluation of your proposal.