Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Kalispell, Montana. Conceptual plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City of Kalispell is seeking proposals from development firms seeking to privately own finance, construct, and manage a redevelopment project on what is currently a city owned parking lot within Downtown Kalispell, Montana. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City Council adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan-It 2035 by Resolution No. 5846. The Downtown Plan addresses key topics that affect the future growth and development of Downtown Kalispell. The Downtown Plan specifically addresses the need to re-develop city owned surface parking lots into more beneficial uses to eliminate blight and increase tax base. The development proposal shall include a mixed-use building consisting of commercial, multi-family residential, and parking. The commercial component of the proposal shall be ground floor with a minimum of 6,000 square feet of space. The parking shall be located within a multi-deck parking garage encompassing a minimum of 239 public parking spaces, of which 90 would be available for lease to the proposed Charles Hotel. Lastly, the project would include a multi-family housing component integrated into the structure. Redevelopment of this property will further the city's mission of promoting economic growth, improving area employment opportunities, and expanding tax base. Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA Title 7, Chapter 5, Part 43, the City of Kalispell is soliciting a Request for Proposal from developers seeking to privately own develop, finance, construct, and manage a redevelopment project on what is currently a city owned parking lot within Downtown Kalispell. General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Katharine King, Community Development Manager, at kking@kalispell.com. Please find this RFP, associated maps, property appraisal and a list of questions and answers on the City of Kalispell, Community Development webpage. The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective proposal received. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.