Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Northfield, Minnesota. Design plans call for the construction of a multi-residential development; retail development; for the demolition of a multi-residential development; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

As of June 15, 2023, a development team was selected. The City of Northfield is soliciting qualifications from development teams to collaborate with the City for redevelopment of two adjoining sites in the historic downtown core of this city of 20,000+ on the Cannon River in Rice and Dakota Counties. The Cannon is a designated wild and scenic river that runs through the heart of downtown; the development site faces the river and its environs. Anchoring the redevelopment will be a new municipal liquor store, which is currently located at the intersection of 5th St. and Water St. The existing store is a one-story, single use building. The store requires more space and better access for both service vehicles and patrons. The building at 411 Water St., immediately north of the liquor store, will also be demolished and incorporated into the redevelopment. The City envisions a redeveloped site that would include an expanded liquor store as well as other possible retail/food uses at grade with apartments and/or condominiums above. Both public and private parking are anticipated for the site. Across 5th St. to the south, the City has purchased another building with the intention to serve as a temporary use for the liquor store while the existing redevelopment site is constructed. This property would be available for exploration for re-use in the future. How both of these redevelopment sites integrate with the existing historic fabric of Northfield, and how they reimagine and enhance the public realm along the Cannon River, will be critical components of the final design. Northfield was founded in 1855, and became an agricultural, lumber and milling hub in the early years. The Malt-o-Meal Cereal Company, now Post Brands, remains today as a historic remnant of the wheat milling era. Today, the town includes Carleton College and St. Olaf College, both highly regarded institutions with beautiful campuses, as well as prized neighborhoods and four riverfront parks. The downtown commercial core comprises around 65 buildings that were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1959. The core has remained a healthy commercial district despite new suburban development, due in part to its cohesive and charming character. Questions may be submitted to the City until 4 pm on July 27, 2022. All questions will be answered and available to all teams via Citys project website. City Review Group will review qualifications and select the most qualified teams for an interview. Note: The City reserves the right to reject any or all RFQ submittals. In-person interviews will be noticed the week of the 15th for actual interviews to take place the week of August 22, 2022. Each team will have up to 90 minutes for the interview. The City will allow a Zoom remote meeting for applicants that are not able to attend in person. Based on the outcome of the interviews and submitted qualifications, the City Review Group will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council for a preferred team. The Mayor and Council will review and approve the recommendation at the September 6, 2022 Council Meeting. A lead representative of the recommended team must be in attendance at the Council Meeting. Members requiring significant travel may be available remotely via electronic meeting. If the Mayor and Council determine that the selected team is qualified, they will formally approve the recommendation and authorize the City to enter in a Standard City Service Contract with the selected team, and negotiating a Development Agreement at an appropriately determined time as mutually agreed upon. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.