Cleveland Land Bank Infill Development Preferred Partner

Description: This request for qualifications (RFQ) is intended to solicit submissions for entities interested in acquiring vacant property in the City's Land Bank for infill development. The City is open to any potential residential, mixed-use or commercial infill development permissible under the City's review and permitting process.

As per the Ohio Revised Code, land bank parcels must be sold at fair market value, unless disposition is part of a competitive process. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) serves as the competitive process to be utilized, aiming to incentivize development and provide greater flexibility.

To be considered for negotiated pricing, both for-profit and non-profit organizations must:
1.    Submit their qualifications.
2.    Provide commitments to developing a minimum number of parcels within a specified timeframe.
3.    Submit a refundable good-faith deposit.

Please note that this submission serves as a statement of interest only. Receiving this form does not commit the City of Cleveland to transferring the property to the applicant. While an application can be approved, other necessary approvals must occur before land transfer. These include design review, budget assessment, evidence of funding commitments, and potential actions requiring approvals from external entities beyond the Department. The City may select none or all of the submissions depending what may be in the best interests for the City.

Opening Date: 02/20/2024
Closing Date: 03/27/2024
Dep/Div: Community Development
Contact Name: Assistant Director Michiel Wackers
Contact Email: mwackers@clevelandohio.gov
Contact Phone: 216-664-4143

RFQ Submission Form: https://forms.office.com/g/wdNtVMMnSA

Inquiries:
Inquiries regarding this RFQ will be accepted no later than 5 p.m. EST on March 7, 2024.
Voluntary Information Sessions are scheduled as follows:
February 28, 2024, at 10:00 am
March 6, 2024, at 10:00 am

To RSVP or ask questions, please use the following form: RSVP and Question Form.
https://forms.office.com/g/6SFUNpNJaL

Documentation:
Response to Questions