Bid Detail

15-238 - RFP: Redevelopment of 257 Central Street

End date: Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.

The City is interested in proposals which will renovate 257 Central Street as an owner-occupied single-family house and that legally combines the lot at 257 Central Street with the vacant lot at 251 Central Street and complies with the requirements of the Springfield Historic Commission. Rental and institutional uses such as group homes, churches, and schools, will not be allowed.

257 Central Street was constructed circa 1860 as a single-family house. The property is zoned Residential B. The property is being sold with the abutting lot 251 Central Street. The buyer will be required to legally combine both properties into one. These properties are located within the Maple High-Six Corners neighborhood.

The Maple High-Six Corners neighborhood is the City\'s smallest neighborhood. It contains approximately 274 acres of land, plus street. Neighborhood boundaries are portion of School Street and Maple Street on the west; State Street on the north; Walnut Street to the east; and the Mill River on the south. The neighborhood is located within a one mile radius of the Metro Center of Springfield.

The neighborhood includes the architecturally significant Maple Heights and Ridgewood Historic Districts, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood contains many large, historic mansions that were built along the bluff overlooking the Pioneer Valley and the Connecticut River. The neighborhood also includes the infamous \"Mulberry Street\" made famous by the book authored by Dr. Seuss \"And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street.\"

The neighborhood was very heavily affected by the June 1, 2011 tornado and many of the properties received extensive tornado and wind related damage. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an important piece of the City\'s rebuilding process.

As part of the Tornado Recovery and Neighborhood Stabilization Program the City previously contributed funding towards the construction of six new single family homes along the northern side of Central Street. Currently there are seven new single family homes under construction along the southern side of Central Street. This construction is the result of a partnership involving the City of Springfield and private and non-profit developers and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Neighborhood Stabilization Program. In addition, the City has contracted with a private developer to build another five homes within this immediate neighborhood, these homes are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development - Community Development and Block Grant, Disaster Recovery Program.

The building at 257 Central Street is a 1 ½ story wood frame, single family home. It was constructed in 1860, it contains 1,000 square feet of living space and is located on a 7,789 square foot lot and is zoned Residence B. The assessed value is $18,900.00.

The City is also selling the vacant lot 251 Central Street (02560-0189) to be used with the building for accessory uses. The parcel contains 8,688 square feet. It is assessed at $18,400.00 and is also zoned Residence B. The City is requiring that the buyer legally combine both lots to create one property.

The properties are located within the Maple-Hill Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exterior changes to the property will require full review and approval of the Springfield Historical Commission.

For the full detail of the Maple Hill Historic District Guidelines please see \"Attachment C - Maple-Hill District Guidelines.\"

The City is most interested in proposals that will improve the existing property, complement the existing improvements and new construction happening on the street while also enhancing the historical aspects of the building.

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

The City is most interested in proposals that integrate the site with the surrounding area, complement the ongoing neighborhood redevelopment work, respecting historic requirements, zoning and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the streetscape. Proposers should be familiar with abutting uses and mindful of such when submitting proposals, and ensure the project is respectful of historic requirements, existing neighbors and ongoing neighborhood development projects.

All bidders are buying property subject to all current zoning and building restrictions. Property is being sold \"as is\" and the City makes no representations regarding the physical or environmental conditions. The selected developer accepts the property \"as is\" with no exception.

If a nonprofit organization is chosen preferred developer, it will be expected to enter into an agreement with the City to make an annual in-lieu-of-tax payment, the amount of which will be fifty percent (50%) of the tax that would otherwise be paid by a for-profit venture.

This Request for Proposals is for the real property only. All contents of the property and any personal property therein may not be included in this sale at the discretion of the City of Springfield.

The City of Springfield has made all efforts to ensure that the information is accurate. However, it is the buyer\'s responsibility to investigate to their satisfaction any matter as it may relate to the property.

DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE

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.

RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The property is located within the Maple Hill Local Historic District, a certified district and listed on the State Register of Historic Places. All exterior work, including new construction and fencing, will need to be reviewed and approved by the Springfield Historical Commission.

The property will be conveyed with a reverter clause which will require completion of development within six (6) months of conveyance of the deed and which will require to be occupied by an owner for a minimum of three (3) years.

An ANR plan to legally combine the property at 257 Central Street with the vacant lot at 251 Central Street will be required.

All exterior changes to the property will need to be reviewed and approved by the Springfield Historical Commission.

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 six (6) 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 the property and commence redevelopment. Project budget and corresponding financing must be provided.

PRE-PROPOSAL ASSISTANCE

Open houses will be held at 257 Central Street during the following times:

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.


Additional access to the property may be requested by contacting Tina Quagliato in the Office of Disaster Recovery & Compliance at (413)750-2114. Scheduling of additional access will be at the sole discretion of the Office of Disaster Recovery & Compliance and will be during normal business hours. 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 May 15, 2015. Questions may be faxed or Emailed to Lauren Stabilo at lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com. The Office of Procurement\'s fax number is (413) 787-6295. The Procurement Office will compile written answers which will be mailed to all Proposers who requested a copy of the RFP, no later than May 20, 2015.

To maintain a fair and impartial competitive process, the Chief Procurement Officer can only answer written questions. Private communication is not allowed with any Municipal employee or Review Committee member during the proposal preparation and evaluation period. Proposers who initiate private communication or attempt to violate the process outlined herein may be disqualified. We will only respond to written questions.







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