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Reference Number

0000286487

Issuing Organization

City of Garden City

Owner Organization

City of Garden City

Solicitation Type

RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2022-5-03-200

Title

Neighborhood Stabilization Program - Right of First Refusal

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2429.C8654051

Details

Location

United States, Michigan, Wayne County

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: Yearly renewal if agreed upon by both parties

Piggyback Contract

Description

City of Garden City
Neighborhood Stabilization Program –
Right of First Refusal
Request for Qualifications

DUE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 – 2:00 PM

Objective Overview
The City of Garden City will select a developer to collaborate in a reinvestment program through acquisition/redevelopment/resale of tax-foreclosed, single-family residential structures, other structures or vacant land. These properties are to be acquired from the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office through the City’s Right of First Refusal. The bidder will be responsible for the compliance with this County program. Properties are primarily vacant with the potential that some properties may be occupied. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be for the implementation of an acquisition, redevelopment and resale component of the program.

Contractual Agreement: A contract will be executed between the City of Garden City and the successful firm(s) for a three-year period, with a subsequent yearly renewal option if agreed upon by both parties. Successful firm(s) will be required to have a minimum $250,000 in the form of a line of credit from an approved financial institution, no later than ten (10) days prior to contract execution.

Eligible Projects: The City of Garden City has implemented an acquisition/redevelopment/resale program of tax foreclosed single-family homes, other structures or vacant land that must be rehabilitated/redeveloped and sold for owner-occupancy only. Firms are required to coordinate with the Garden City Building Department for all required building permits, inspections, etc. All homes will be rehabilitated/redeveloped to meet, at a minimum, the State of Michigan and Garden City Building Code and ordinances. Firms are required to use Energy Star and energy efficient technologies when redeveloping all properties.

Acquisition and Limitation Details: The selected firm(s) will have twelve (12) months to complete the home rehabilitation/redevelopment of each acquired property, and to have homes listed for sale. Firms will have 18 months to complete sales transactions on all properties.

Sale of homes: All properties/homes will be sold only to owner-occupied persons. Although not required, selected firm(s) are encouraged to seek out Home Buyer Assistance for potential homebuyers.

Marketing: The firm(s) under contract with City of Garden City must certify that it will affirmatively market the properties through a local realtor, MLS, or reputable internet based real estate marketing webpage. Verification of previous affirmative marketing efforts is required by the City.

Woman and Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) Outreach: The firm(s) under contract with City of Garden City must encourage participation of W/MBE subcontractors. Verification of outreach efforts will be required by the City.

Dates

Publication

04/14/2022 11:45 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

04/29/2022 12:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

05/03/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Matthew K. Miller, City Clerk

734-793-1616

Matthewm@gardencitymi.org

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission