This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Sumter, South Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Sumter seeks proposals for the development of multiple City-owned properties for the purpose of redevelopment. The City currently has suitable parcels of land and will sell them at a discounted price to qualified developers that agree to redevelop the property for residential use, as well as commercial where permitted, and complete other necessary improvements to the property. Following a review of proposals submitted by interested developers, the City will contact those parties it determines are best suited to enter into this venture with the City. The City of Sumter and its partner, the Santee-Lynches Regional Development Corporation were awarded a grant by the South Carolina State Housing Authority under its Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP). The award facilitated the purchase and demolition of many blighted structures in the City's most at-risk neighborhoods. The Goal of the Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) is to stabilize property values through the removal of blighted properties in strategically targeted areas and replace with affordable housing where feasible. The majority of these properties were acquired through the NIP Program, however some may have been acquired by different means and may be better suited for commercial development. Submittals will be reviewed and evaluated based upon the criteria identified below: I. Cover Letter - The cover letter should serve as the introduction to your proposal and to your organization. - Describe what makes you uniquely qualified to partner with the City in this redevelopment opportunity and why you would like to take on this project. II. Description of Qualifications - Describe the unique skills and experience of your project team, as well as what best qualifies your team to work on this project, including any relevant certifications and education. III. Project Description - Describe how you plan to develop the property with details such as housing type, unit size, and fit with neighborhood aesthetic. Sketches may be included but do not need to be professionally produced. - List information on the estimated purchase / lease price point of your unit(s) as well as whether the unit(s) will be offered for sale or rent. IV. Real Estate Terms, Preliminary Budget, and Financing Plan - List proposed terms of real estate transaction including the proposed purchase price of the parcel(s) or $0.00 if seeking a donation and closing timeline. - Outline your preliminary budget for the project and how you plan to finance the work, including information on any grants or incentives you plan to utilize or apply for. V. Development Timeline - Summarize and outline your development timeline for the project. All questions regarding the submittal of this RFQ must be in writing and shall be directed to BJ Reed, Strategic Initiatives Manager via e-mail at: breed@sumtersc.gov. Deadline to request additional information and ask questions: Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET. All questions will be posted and answered on the City's website by Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.