The City, acting through the Department of Economic Development, seeks a qualified developer to purchase and improve the property. Proposals will be evaluated on several factors including, but not limited to: ability to maximize the economic development potential of the site; negotiated sale price; additional evaluation criteria as described on page 5. To be considered, developers must submit a development proposal in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP), in the manner described herein and labeled "12 School Street". Any questions regarding the project specifications should be directed to Tracey Desjardins, Economic Development Director, by emailing TDesjardins@sacomaine.org. Questions regarding the proposal specifications should be directed to Tracey Desjardins at tdesjardins@sacomaine.org. All questions must be submitted in writing no later than Friday, January 19, 2024. Questions and answers regarding the RFP may be shared with all consultants known to be interested in submitting a proposal. Property Details
The City of Saco is a service center community within the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford Metropolitan Statistical Area (pop. 523,874). Saco is characterized by many distinctive features that draw new residents and visitors, including its historic downtown and unique natural resources, including a coastline featuring miles of sandy beaches on beautiful Saco Bay. Access to Saco is convenient and multi-modal, via I-95, U.S. Route 1, the Amtrak Downeaster, and the Eastern Trail. Saco is a 20-minute drive from Maine's largest city, Portland, and a one hour, 45-minute drive from Boston. This particular property is located less than 5 minutes from the Maine Turnpike to the East and from historic downtown Saco to the South. The property is situated on approximately 0.15 acres and currently consists of a 6,534 square foot church built in 1900. The building is connected to public water and public sewer. The parcel is in the downtown historic district. Access to the property is via School Street off Main Street (corner of School and Middle Streets.) The area is characterized as the downtown district with residential and commercial uses. The property is currently zoned Downtown (D), which permits uses such as elderly/disability care facility, elderly/disability housing, Dwellings in mixed-use building, Multifamily dwellings, Single- family dwelling, Two-family dwelling, Business/professional office, Place of Public Assembly, Bed- and-Breakfast, and Hotel/Motel. Schedule
RFP Available: November 8, 2023
Site Visits (by appointment):
Questions Submitted by: January 19, 2024
City Response to Questions (available on website):
Interviews: February - March 2024*
Developer Selected: March 2024*
Purchase and Sale Negotiated By: April 2024* The City of Saco reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and at its discretion, may select a firm outright or select a finalist(s) for in-person and/or telephone interviews.
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