The City of Bethlehem and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Bethlehem are soliciting proposals from developers interested in the purchase and redevelopment of 726 Shields Street, Bethlehem, PA. It is the intention of the City of Bethlehem and the Redevelopment Authority to select a preferred developer for this property and work with that developer toward the acquisition of the building either through eminent domain or conservatorship. The property will be transferred free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, and it is the expectation that the purchase price of the property would reflect the appraised value plus reasonable legal fees. 726 Shields Street has a 2.5 story main section adjoined by a 2 story addition and several 1 story additions at the rear circa 1900. The main section is 18' by 44' with a gable roof with either slate or asphalt shingle. All additions have shed roofs covered by rolled asphalt. The 2 story addition is 14 x 44" but the first floor does not appear to be living space, only the second floor contributes to useable area. There is a 1 story addition at the rear of the main section that is 15' x 8' and on the south side is another addition that is 10' by 20'. There is a one car attached garage with a flat roof that was 9' by 20' that has collapsed. To the north side of the 2 story addition is a 2 car on-site parking area. The exterior is a combination of painted concrete block, stone or stucco/sculpted stone veneer and aluminum siding with aluminum covered soffits and fascia with single glazed fixed metal sash industrial windows and either single-hung or double-hung wood or vinyl replacement windows including sliders. There is a concrete porch at the front with a shed roof. All questions must be submitted in writing to Ms. Bambu-Weiss and responses will be distributed as Addendums to this RFP. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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