REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: FOR PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE “KLITZNER” BUILDING SITE IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
The Providence Redevelopment Agency (“Agency”) in an effort to redevelop those certain lots more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”), seeks proposals for the rehabilitation of said Property. All proposals shall include the required information enumerated in this information package, however, no proposals will be accepted unless they are developed in accordance with the Agency’s By-Laws, the City of Providence Home Rule Charter, and the Providence Code of Ordinances, as amended. AWARDS MADE HERE UNDER ARE SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BY THE AGENCY.
NOTE:
- Bidders should observe that the Property is located in the Industrial and Commercial Buildings Historic District (ICBD). As such, any proposed modifications to the exterior of the building shall be consistent with the Providence Historic District Commission’s Standards and Guidelines for the ICBD. Notwithstanding anything contained in this document, the City recognizes that the Property may be redeveloped for a reuse that is not granted as a matter of right. Bidders may provide a detailed reuse concept which requires a zoning change or zoning variance, but all proposals must comport with the City of Providence Comprehensive Plan. Proposals for demolition of the building or any portion thereof will be rejected and disqualified any potential award.
The Request for Proposals will be available at the office of the Department of Planning and Development, 444 Westminster Street, Suite 3A, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, during the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or at http://www.pra.providenceri.gov No consideration will be given to proposals that are not consistent with the information required in the information package.
Proposals must be submitted in writing and to the Providence Redevelopment Agency, 444 Westminster Street, Suite 3A, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, to the attention of Bonnie Nickerson, Executive Director, by Friday, December 7, 2018 by 12:00pm by Friday, January 11, 2019 by 12:00pm. No consideration will be given to proposals submitted after this date and time.
All questions regarding this request for proposals shall be directed by email only to Colleen Dupre, Senior Real Estate Manager, 444 Westminster Street, Suite 3A, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, cdupre@providenceri.gov
Click here for the RFP package.