Site work and new construction of a transportation facility in Hammond, Indiana. Completed plans call for the construction of a transportation facility; and for site work for a transportation facility.

Hammond Gateway Transit Oriented Development The Hammond Redevelopment Commission is seeking proposals from a qualified mixed-use developer for the development of a Transit-Oriented-Development ("TOD") site within the vicinity of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District ("NICTD") South Shore Rail Hammond Gateway Station as detailed within the Request for Development Proposals ("RFP"). The full Request for Proposals is available upon request. Proposal Submission Requirements: 1. Statement of Interest. Describe your interest in developing this significant mixed use property in Hammond, Indiana. Specify the approximate location of the real estate bid on and the amount of real estate requested. 2. The Bid Amount. minimum bid ($.91 s/f) 3. Vision. Describe your vision for this site. 4. Experience. List similar types of projects you have completed. 5. Deliverables: Statement of Qualifications for the development team; Organization Chart; List of previous projects; Proposed project budget; Proposed project schedule; Schematic Design Documents; and 5% earnest money check Proposals must be received in their entirety in the Commission's Offices and include a cashier's check or certified check in the amount of 5% of the value of the parcel, payable to the order of the City of Hammond (the "Proposal Requirements"). Each bidder shall submit one original, and five complete copies, of its Redevelopment Proposal. All exhibits, drawings, renderings, other material, and other information submitted with the sealed Redevelopment Proposal shall be retained by and shall become the property of the Commission. The HRC seeks a qualified developer with experience in mixed-use and multi-family residential development to envision and bring to life a walkable mixed-use transitoriented development neighborhood center at the Hammond Gateway station. As the closest South Shore Line station in Indiana to the City of Chicago, the Hammond Gateway station is a prime TOD opportunity. The Hammond Gateway development will capitalize on recent major capital infrastructure investments: _ The new Hammond Gateway Station, at the union of the South Shore's traditional east/west Line and new north/south Monon Line, with easy access to Downtown Chicago in 40 minutes; and The construction of a roundabout at Gostlin Street and Sheffield Avenue, defining the site's north and east sides and providing roadway connectivity and access.