Bid Detail

12-236 - RFP: Redevelopment of 174 Maple Street

The City of Springfield (hereafter CITY), is requesting proposals for redevelopment of the following residential parcel:

Address Parcel Number Lot Size Zoning
174 Maple St. 08218-0048 2,961 sq.ft. Commercial A

The CITY will entertain offers that equal or exceed the CITY's determination of the fair market/minimum price of the property.


The CITY is interested in proposals which will renovate this historic row house to its appearance as shown in the 1939 photo and as approved by the Springfield Historical Commission.

The CITY is most interested in proposals which will renovate 174 Maple Street as a single-family or two-family house. The CITY will consider proposals for a three-family house or four-family house. Proposals resulting in lower densities are preferred. Proposals resulting in owner-occupied units, including condominiums, are preferred. Nonresidential uses will only be considered as accessory uses to residential uses. Institutional uses such as group homes, churches, and schools will not be allowed.
This property is in the Maple Hill Local Historic District, which is both a certified local historic district and listed on the State Register Historic Places. Income producing projects may qualify for the federal and state 20% tax credit for historic rehabilitation.

CDBG funds are being made available by the CITY to be used for exterior repairs. No income restrictions are applied to these funds. CDBG funds will be an interest free, forgivable loan not to exceed $25,000. The loan will be paid out as reimbursement of expenditures. Half of the loan will be forgiven upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Springfield Building Commissioner. Once the Certificate of Occupancy has been obtained, 20% of the remaining loan will be forgiven each year the property is owner occupied over the next five year period.

The proposed development should minimize other public expenditures and not require ongoing public operating subsidies.

174 Maple Street was constructed in 1874 as part of six High Victorian Gothic row houses. (Note: 176 Maple Street is currently being offered for redevelopment separately.) It has four floors, each with approximately 1,000 square feet, plus a basement. The property is zoned Commercial A; however commercial uses will not be allowed except as home occupations. The building is within walking distance of the Central Business District and the South End and is less than ½ mile to Interstate 91 and 1½ miles to Interstate 291.

RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The property will be conveyed with a reverter clause which will require completion of development within twelve (12) months of conveyance of the deed.

Any exterior alterations such as new windows, additions, covering of elements such as cornice detail require prior approval of Springfield Historical Commission.

The building shall be renovated similar to existing houses in the row. Landscaping and parking plans must be approved by the Office of Planning and Economic Development prior to transfer of title.
As part of the submission, a schedule of benchmarks for the project must be included - including immediate plans to secure the property from weather and from the public. Schedule to restore utilities to the building and exterior lighting should also be included. Preference will be given to proposals committing to securing the building in an expedient manner. All work should be complete within twelve (12) months of the date of closing.

Bidders are subject to all current zoning, building restrictions and controls as well as design review by the Office of Planning and Economic Development. Bidders must be current on all taxes, fines, fees and other debts and liabilities that they may have to the CITY and must make known in the proposal should any current liabilities exist.

Bidders must show proof of financial commitment to close immediately on property and commence development. Project budget and corresponding financing must be provided.


Open houses will be held at 174 Maple Street during the following times:

Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.


Those visiting the house must sign an indemnification agreement prior to entering and should be prepared with sturdy footwear and flashlights for each person entering.

In addition to the open house, questions regarding the RFP may be submitted in writing to the Office of Procurement. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the RFP Review Committee requests that all proposers submit written questions ten days prior to the RFP response deadline. Accordingly, questions must be received in writing only at the Office of Procurement not later than January 18, 2012. Questions may be faxed or mailed. The Office of Procurement's fax number is (413) 787-6295. The RFP Review Committee will compile written answers which will be mailed to all Proposers who requested a copy of the RFP, no later than January 25, 2012.


NOTE: This is a single document associated with a complete Solicitation that can be found on Comm-PASS at www.comm-pass.com at no charge.

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The Helpline is staffed from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Eastern Standard or Daylight time, as applicable, except on federal, state and Suffolk county holidays.

If you have any questions about bid submission requirements please call The City of Springfield, Office of Procurement (413-787-6285).

The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. No questions will be answered unless received by the Chief Procurement Officer at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the time set for submitting bids or proposals. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

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