91843-004.0 RFP Document (PDF, 461KB)

1. INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is seeking qualifications and cost proposals from Consultants to provide Brownfield and related Brownfield redevelopment technical and consulting services to the BRA. The selected Consultant will work with City staff by providing technical services related to redevelopment of brownfield-qualified properties as outlined in Section IV, 3. Scope of Work below. The BRA is seeking a qualified consultant to provide services that balance the best interests of the City regarding legal capture with the City’s Master Plan and the developer’s goals.

2. CONTRACT PERIOD AND EXTENSIONS

The contract shall be in effect for a one (1)-year period commencing on Consultant’s receipt of Notice to Proceed from the City and continuing through May 31, 2025.

The City may opt to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional one (1)-year periods. All extensions shall be upon mutual agreement of both parties and made in writing.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The Brownfield redevelopment technical consulting services to the BRA solicited under this RFP include, but are not limited to, the following:

3.1. Assist prospective developers with completing the BRA’s Brownfield Redevelopment Application(s), supplemental forms, and other documents and assist in evaluating such applications and pro formas on behalf of the BRA in collaboration with City staff.

3.2. Work with prospective developers to draft new Brownfield Plans and/or review, evaluate, and amend existing Brownfield Plans and related documents in collaboration with staff. Related documents include but are not limited to: developing tax capture and reimbursement schedules or models using standard State formats, evaluating eligible activities and creating related tables, and working with the City Assessor’s Office on projections for future taxable value.

3.3. Review of Brownfield Applications, Act 381 Work Plans, Development & Reimbursement Agreements, and related documents prepared on behalf of the BRA by staff, legal counsel, and/or applicants and their third-party consultants.

3.4. Assist staff and prepare supplemental materials to provide support in the following meetings: and monthly board meetings of the BRA (including up to two monthly committee meetings), Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (“EGLE”), Michigan Economic Development Corporation (“MEDC”) and Michigan Strategic Fund (“MSF”) when considering and acting on Brownfield Plans, Act 381 Work Plans, Development & Reimbursement Agreements, grants or loans, and other funding inquiries.

3.5. Assist prospective developers and staff in pursuing funding, technical assistance, and incentives through Federal, State and local agencies and programs, including but not limited to US Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Michigan State Housing Development Authority (“MSHDA”), Michigan Department of Treasury, MEDC, EGLE, Local Development Authorities (“DDA”), and others as needed.

3.6. Assist staff in data tracking for all Brownfield projects to meet State reporting requirements, including but not limited to: (1) annual reporting for BRA activities, (2) Brownfield TIF capture & reimbursements, and (3) related functions as requested by the BRA and staff.

3.7. Provide all other Brownfield redevelopment consulting services as requested by the BRA and staff.