Bid Detail

14-154 - Purchase and Redevelopment of 182 Hancock Street

The City of Springfield (hereafter "CITY") is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of 182 Hancock Street in the Old Hill neighborhood of Springfield, MA.
The property, 182 Hancock Street is visible from the street and the property sits at the intersection of Hancock Street and King Street. The property is two mile from the Interstate 91 on ramp.

The property at 182 Hancock Street has a Parcel-ID Number of 06250-0038. The lot is 4981 square feet. It was foreclosed by Land Court Judgment entered August 2, 2010. The Land Court Judgment was recorded September 1, 2010 at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18239, Page 352.

The building, formally used as an automobile repair shop, the exact date of the construction of the building is not known however it looks to be built in 1949. The property sits on the corner of King Street and Walnut Street with a total area of approximately 4981 square feet. The parcel is also enhanced by a one story building. The parcel is currently zoned as Residential B with onsite parking with an assessed value of this property of $98,600.
As previously stated the location is currently zoned as Residential B. All bidders are buying the property subject to all current zoning and deed restrictions. Changes to the use of the property may require zone changes, special permits, and/or variances. The City sells the property in "as is" status and makes no representations regarding the success of regulatory requirements for changes to existing zoning and any other regulatory matters.

The property is being sold "as is" and the City makes no representations regarding the environmental and/or physical condition of the properties and will require the buyer to assume responsibility for these conditions. Prospective developers should undertake their own reviews and reach their own conclusions concerning zoning, title and survey matters, required approvals, physical conditions, environmental conditions, reuse potential, utility services and development, leasehold, legal and other considerations. Proposer is responsible for making their own determinations of existing conditions.


January 29, 2014 there is a site Visit (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

The street address is 182 Hancock Street and the parcel # is 06250-0038. The property backs up to the Queen Street.

Old Hill is a neighborhood characterized by residential, commercial and institutional uses.
Old Hill is located one mile east of the Central Business District (Metro Center). Old Hill is one of the smallest of the city's seventeen neighborhoods. It contains 240 acres of land. Its boundaries are Walnut Street to the west; State Street to the north; the abandoned Highland Division Railroad to the east; and Watershops Pond to the south.

The project consists of one parcel of land (06250-0038) with an area of 4,981 feet and the lot is enhanced by a block building that has an area of 1,792 feet. The property is located in the Old Hill neighborhood at the intersection of Hancock and King Street. The property is a short walk to State street and located near and in immediate proximity to American International College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center, Mason Square Library, William N. DeBerry and Rebecca M. Johnson elementary schools, and two of the largest drugstores (Walgreen's and the new CVS). The site is also near major employers including the world headquarters of MassMutual Financial and a local office of Liberty Mutual.

The property is less than a mile from State Street which will allow the owner to enjoy the benefit of the State Street Alliance "Corridor Redevelopment Program". The State Street Alliance is an affiliation of over 50 businesses, community and government entities committed
to the revitalization of the State Street Corridor.

The State Street Alliance, via the Springfield Business Development Corporation, contracted a team of local and national consultants to develop the Redevelopment Program which will leverage and complement the $18,000,000 State Street Roadway Improvement Project. The Roadway Improvement Project will reconstruct State Street from West Columbus Avenue to Boston Road. It will address traffic-flow issues and physical conditions along State Street. The specific initiatives to be undertaken as part of the Roadway Improvement Project include carefully designed public improvements (including new sidewalks, street lighting and landscaping); improved safety features for pedestrians and bicyclists; and innovative parking solutions.

Proposers are encouraged to work with neighboring properties to ensure any development proposal is respectful of the historic nature of these structures and cognizant of the needs of these important community institutions.

The parcel (06250-0038) is zoned Residence B. According to City records the existing structure was built in 1949 and is considered a one story three bay garage. The lot and the building have an accessed value of $98,600.

The City is seeking to select a developer who submits the most advantageous proposal consistent with the selection criteria and proposal requirements set forth in this RFP, and who demonstrates the ability to perform as proposed in a timely fashion.

While the financial benefits (i.e., price paid for the property) of a proposal are important to the selection of a developer, coupled with all selection criteria, the City will also consider the broader fiscal and economic benefits to be realized from the redevelopment project. The City will not be obligated to select the proposer offering the highest purchase price if another proposal better satisfies the selection criteria and other requirements of this RFP as a whole.

The city envisions a development that incorporates any reasonable proposals which could include some or all of the following elements:

• Creating jobs for Springfield residents
• Improvements to landscape and streetscape
• Firm commitment letters from any and all tenants proposed for the building
• Firm financing letters or proof of funding to undertake redevelopment costs
• Timeline to have building occupied
• Maintenance plan, irrigation/landscape sprinklers, etc., to ensure property remains in good condition after building and landscaping improvements

The city will entertain all competitive bids for the property. Price will not be the only factor in selection, but proposers are encouraged to make the best financial benefit case possible to the city and selection committee.

The site is on a major public throughway and can be viewed from the public sidewalks at anytime. Interested parties are asked not to enter the private property at any time, other than the designated site walks. Attachments include further information on the property.

Questions regarding the RFP may be submitted in writing to the Procurement Department. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the City requests that all proposers submit
written questions to the City of Springfield's, Department of Procurement not later than 4:00 p.m. February 11, 2014. Questions may be faxed or e-mailed, please be sure to include the Bid Number and Street Address for submitted questions. The Procurement Department's fax
number is (413) 787-6295 or email Lauren Stabilo at lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com and tmathews@springfieldcityhall.com . The City will compile written answers which will be mailed to all Proposers who requested a copy of the RFP, no later than February 13, 2014.

To maintain a fair and impartial competitive process, the City will only answer written questions submitted to the Procurement office. Private communication is not allowed with any RFP Review Committee Member or member of the Office of Planning and Economic Development or other city staff during the proposal preparation and evaluation period. Proposers who initiate private communication or attempt to violate the process outlined herein will be disqualified.

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