About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority located in Michigan requires a vendor to provide mixed-use downtown redevelopment project services. The buyer seeks a project that catalyzes private investment, activates the ground plane, adds housing, expands the tax base, and achieves design excellence. The selected respondent must acquire, finance, design, construct, and operate the project consistently offsite. The buyer accepts proposals from USA organizations only and asks vendors to submit a budget proposal. The buyer schedules a pre-bid meeting for October 5, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 9, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- VILLAGE OF KINGSLEY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Scope of work
- Acquire, finance, design, construct, and operate a mixed-use redevelopment project
- Provide active, pedestrian-oriented ground-floor commercial uses at Main Street and S. Brownson Avenue
- Introduce residential housing including workforce or market-rate units
- Commence construction in the Summer of 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Purchase price and overall economic return to the Authority/LBA | 25 points |
| Development concept, program, design, and alignment with DDA goals | 25 points |
| Respondent experience, team qualifications, and track record | 25 points |
| Financial capability, feasibility, proforma, and project budget | 25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience building, developing, and managing large-scale mixed-use buildings, owner-occupied units, and workforce/market-rate multi-family housing
- Experience in the redevelopment of property in a downtown or key commercial corridor
- Experience operating and managing properties in an urban downtown setting
- Experience working with municipal government in business, community events, or other public-private partnerships
- Experience working with local and state governmental agencies on the redevelopment of complex sites
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter signed by an authorized person certifying proposal validity for not less than 180 days
- Development Team details, roles, relevant experience, and references
- Development Concept and Program description
- Financial Proposal including proposed purchase price, detailed development proforma, and narrative summary of financing plan
- Project Schedule including detailed milestone dates and proposed phasing
- Approach and Experience narrative highlighting comparable completed projects with reference contacts
- Completed and signed Proposal certification / non-collusion affidavit
- Evidence of financial history and capability to undertake the Project
Key dates
- Date Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Pre-proposal meeting
- October 5 at 10AM EST
- Deadline for written questions
- October 9, 2026 at 3PM EST
- Proposals due
- November 13, 2026 no later than 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic copy in PDF format plus one redacted electronic copy to Justin Sprague, OHM Advisors
Contract details
- Estimated value
- Minimum price for all of Parcel Group B is $525,000
- Place of performance
- Village of Kingsley, State of Michigan