Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this RFI is to gauge the level of interest from entities knowledgeable and experienced with the development of sites for multiple uses, including housing, public facilities and experience in undertaking similar installations in the District under a more specific future solicitation. Depending on the responses and level of interest received, the District may subsequently issue a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). The desired effect of any future redevelopment would be to create conditions that would enable the District to: 1. Redefine the Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory site as a flagship of private and public partnership. 2. Include the Pine Villa Elementary School site in the redevelopment plan. 3. Reap the benefits of a public/private partnership to finance redevelopment. 4. Provide educational opportunities for students. 5. Create workforce opportunities in this industry. As noted above, the District will accept submittal of conceptual ideas from interested parties that address/describe how the design, financing, construction of a mixed use building encompassing approximately 100,000 sq. ft. high school and housing on District school site, might be accomplished. Submittals from interested parties should be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate that they would be capable of undertaking this type of project, as described. Any costs associated with preparation of submittals including site visits prior to the submittal date, will be the sole responsibility of the responding entities.
