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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Department of Economic and Community Development
REDEVELOPMENT OF 1712 LOGAN STREET
DUE DATE: April 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM ET RFP NUMBER: RFP689CEDLOGAN ACCEPTANCE PLACE: Bobbi Hageman, CPPO
Chief Procurement Officer City of Cincinnati, Division of Purchasing 805 Central Avenue, Suite 234
Cincinnati, OH 45202 Requests for information related to this solicitation should be directed to:
Lyndsay Harvey, Buyer, at [email protected]
Issue Date: February 27, 2019
NOTE: The City publishes information on the City of Cincinnati Internet website at
www.cincinnati-oh.gov, which includes the Cincinnati Municipal Code (CMC) and the information concerning the rules and regulations governing the City’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program. Offerors may register as a City vendor online at https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov.
Please submit one (1) original, six (6) hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy via Flash Drive or CD/DVD of the proposal.
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction & Purpose .................................................................................................................. 2
II. Goals for the Site ............................................................................................................................. 2
III. Site Information ................................................................................................................................ 3
IV. Development Program ............................................................................................................... 4
V. Planning and Zoning Framework .................................................................................................. 4
VI. Public Engagement ....................................................................................................................... 6
VII. Timeline .......................................................................................................................................... 6
VIII. Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria ............................................................... 6
IX. About the Department of Community and Economic Development .................................. 9
X. Procurement Requirements ................................................................................................... 10
XI. Exhibits & Appendices ............................................................................................................. 13
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I. Introduction & Purpose
The City of Cincinnati (the “City”), through the Department of Community and
Economic Development (“DCED”), is issuing this Request for Proposal (“RFP”)
pursuant to the provisions of the Cincinnati Municipal Code (CMC), Chapter 321 and
City Manager Administrative Regulation 23 for the development of the subject
property (“the Site”) located at 1712 Logan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit development concepts from qualified developers
or development teams (“Offerors”) for the subject property and select a proposal
from a qualified offeror. Selection of a preferred Offeror and subsequent award of the
contract will result after the completion of this RFP process. The City may award a
contract to the successful Offeror considering the total requirements for this
procurement and what is “Most Advantageous to the City” in accordance with CMC
Chapter 321.
The City reserves the right to ask for additional information and clarification from or
about any of the Offerors. The City reserves the right to perform investigations as may
be deemed necessary by the City to assure that competent persons will be and are
utilized in the performance of the Agreement and to verify the accuracy of the
contents of the RFP.
II. Goals for the Site
DCED seeks proposals to reactivate the City-owned parcel at 1712 Logan Street. The
Site is located along the south side of West Elder street between Logan Street and
Campbell Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. The site consists of multiple combined parcels with a total area of approximately 0.51 acres. The
property is located within the incorporated limits of City of Cincinnati and the Over-
the-Rhine Historic District.
The proposed development plans should encompass the goals set out in this RFP and
further reflect the important value of this Site to the surrounding community and
embody the following characteristics:
1. Facilitate the immediate activation of the properties with a new mixed-use
development.
2. Create a development that aligns with the City’s policies and goals, including those
established by Plan Cincinnati (https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/plan-
Cincinnati). 3. Apply a design approach that complies with conservation guidelines of the Over-
the-Rhine Historic District.
4. Demonstrate responsiveness to community and stakeholder preferences, including
those established by the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan
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(https://www.cincinnati-
oh.gov/planning/assets/File/2002_otr_comprehensive_plan.pdf) and the Brewery
District Master Plan (https://www.cincinnati-
oh.gov/planning/assets/File/2013_brewery_district_master_plan.pdf).
5. Leverage the investments being made in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood by identifying an Offeror that embraces the City’s vision for the urban environment.
III. Site Information
Location: As shown in Exhibit 1, the Site consists multiple adjacent parcels with
following addresses: 211, 215 and 217 W Elder Street, 1712, 1714, 1716, 1718 and 1720 Logan Street and 1821 Campbell Street. The site is located on the south side of
W Elder Street between Logan and Campbell Streets.
Frontage, Size, and Shape: The parcel has an estimated 111.5 feet of frontage along
W. Elder Street to the north, an estimated 200 feet of frontage on Logan Street to the
west, and an estimated 200 feet of frontage on Campbell Street to the east. The parcel
has a rectangular shape with an area of approximately 22,300 square feet.
Existing Land Uses: The site is currently a paved parking lot.
Visibility/Access: The site has good visibility and access from W Elder Street. The
area is well-connected with sidewalks running along all three frontages, which allows
for easy access to Over-the-Rhine and surrounding neighborhoods. The site is located near bus stops and is two blocks away from the Cincinnati Streetcar and Findlay
Market.
Soil and Environmental: The Site is offered “as-is”. DCED makes no
representations or warranties as to any soil or environmental conditions.
Buildings: There are no existing buildings on the site. The site is a paved parking lot
with landscaping and fencing.
Property Advantages: The Site is located within the incorporated limits of the City
of Cincinnati. Public transit in the form of multiple bus and Streetcar stops within
walking distance makes this property a prime real estate location. The Site is situated
in the northern part of the flourishing Brewery District of the Over-the-Rhine
Neighborhood. The property is within an easy walking distance of shops, restaurants,
and entertainment options in the historic Findlay Market and Brewery District area.
Additionally, several beloved Cincinnati institutions, the Cincinnati Music Hall, Washington Park, and Memorial Hall are located several blocks away. A Streetcar stop is just one block away and provides convenient access to the Banks and the downtown
Central Business District of Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati is a thriving city at the heart of Ohio’s tristate area including Kentucky and
Indiana. Located along the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a global business
center offering superior accessibility to customers and suppliers across the world. It
is the transportation, industrial, commercial, and cultural center for a region that is
home to more than 2.1 million people. Home to nine Fortune 500 companies and
more than 300 foreign-owned firms, Cincinnati is a world-class city.
Over-the-Rhine is the neighborhood immediately north of Cincinnati’s Central
Business District. It is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the United States,
boasting the largest collection of Italianate buildings in the country. At its peak, in the
early 1900s, approximately 40,000 people lived in Over-the-Rhine. The neighborhood has retained much of its historic character and is currently an entertainment
destination with dozens of nearby restaurants, bars, and shops.
IV. Development Program
DCED encourages Offerors to submit proposals which include the following:
1. High-quality architectural design. The proposed development must compliment
the historic character of surrounding Over-the-Rhine Historic District.
2. Planned engagement with community council, neighborhood community
development corporation, and community stakeholders.
3. Consideration of the objectives of Plan Cincinnati, the goals for the site as
indicated above, and the preferences of the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan
and Brewery District Master Plan.
4. Creativity is encouraged, but compliance with zoning and historic conservation
regulations is required.
V. Planning and Zoning Framework
DCED encourages Offerors to understand the City’s goals for the Site by referencing
the following relevant plans and zoning:
Plan Cincinnati
Plan Cincinnati is intended to foster sustainable economic growth throughout the region by continually improving the City’s quality of life and livability. Through this, Plan
Cincinnati strives to set goals that foster a climate conducive to growth, investment,
stability, and opportunity, cultivating the City’s position as the most vibrant and
healthiest part of our region, and becoming nationally and internationally recognized as
a vibrant and unique city. Plan Cincinnati further encourages a full spectrum of housing
options for residents, with a focus on housing quality and affordability. Plan Cincinnati
further reinforces the walkability of neighborhoods and the ability of residents to age
within their existing homes. For more information concerning the Plan Cincinnati, visit
https://www.cincinnati- oh.gov/planning/plan-cincinnati.
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Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan
Created in 2002, the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan is designed to rebuild the
housing and economic infrastructure of the neighborhood to create an economically and
racially diverse community with the ability to sustain the long term. The plan promotes
a goal of creating affordable housing for all income levels balanced with market rate
housing. To view the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan, please visit
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/assets/File/2002_otr_comprehensive_plan.pdf.
Brewery District Master Plan
The Brewery District Master Plan contains the vision and coordinated strategy for
redevelopment and repopulation of the Brewery District area. The Brewery District is
contained within the much larger Over-the-Rhine Neighborhood. As such, the goals and
strategies of The Brewery District Master Plan will be consistent with the Over-the-
Rhine Comprehensive Plan. To view the Brewery District Master Plan, please visit:
https://www.cincinnati-
oh.gov/planning/assets/File/2013_brewery_district_master_plan.pdf.
Zoning
The Site is zoned CC-P which is intended to maintain and enhance areas suitable for a
wide variety of commercial and institutional uses along major transportation corridors
and in shopping districts or centers. Development must reflect a complementary and
compatible mix of uses, which may include residential uses. Permitted uses include, but
are not limited to the following:
Two-family dwelling Permitted
Three-family dwelling Permitted
Multi-family dwelling Permitted
Commercial Permitted, with some limitations
Please consult the full list of permitted uses and their restrictions at
https://library.municode.com/oh/cincinnati/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIXIZOCOCI_CH1409CODI_S1409-07LAUSRE
Zoning information and guidelines can be found at the Buildings and Inspections website:
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/zoning-administration/.
Please contact Beth Johnson at the Department of Buildings and Inspection at (513) 352-
4848, [email protected] for more information.
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Over-the-Rhine Historic District
The Site is located within the locally-designated Over-the-Rhine Historic District as well
as a National Register Historic District. Special consideration must be given to
architectural regulations. The property will be required to follow the Certificate of
Appropriateness process and comply with the Over-the-Rhine Guidelines for all
exterior changes and new construction on the property.
Historic conservation information and guidelines can be found at
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/buildings/historic-conservation/. Please contact Beth Johnson at the Department of Buildings and Inspection at (513) 352-4848,
[email protected] for more information.
VI. Public Engagement
As part of the RFP process, DCED would like to maximize transparency, build
inclusion, and most importantly, give the public a chance to explore and participate in
the shaping (or reshaping) of their community. DCED will hold a Community
Engagement Forum to publicly announce the release of this RFP at the date and
location specified in the timeline below. Community members and Offerors are
encouraged to attend the Community Engagement Forum. This meeting will give
community members the opportunity to communicate their preferences to potential
Offerors. Proposals should consider and incorporate stakeholder and community preferences to the extent feasible and practical.
VII. Timeline
• Release of RFP Wednesday, February 27th • Community Engagement Forum TBD
• Question Submission Deadline Friday, April 5th
• RFP Submissions Due Friday, April 19th, 3pm ET
• Oral Presentations of Proposals TBD – First week of May
• Winning Proposal Announced (Tentative) TBD – 2 ½ to 3 months after RFP Release
VIII. Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
Qualified Offeror(s) are invited to submit qualifications and concept plans for the subject property based on their analysis of the existing Site and market. A detailed list
of the requirements of submission and evaluation criteria is included below. The
Selection Committee will review and evaluate RFPs that are complete and received on
or before the deadline.
Submission Requirements: To achieve a uniform review process and a degree of
comparability, proposals should be organized in the following order and contain all the
following information:
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1. Title Page: Showing the proposal title, the name of the firm, address, telephone
number(s), the name of contact person, the date, and other relevant company
information.
2. Offeror Credentials: Provide a narrative describing the Offeror’s background, history, and construction experience, including comparable projects successfully
completed by the Offeror.
3. Team Members: State the names and titles of key members of your
development team, including proposed subcontractors. Provide a resume for each
member.
4. Offeror’s Legal Structure: Provide evidence of corporate status including,
where applicable, Articles of Incorporation or a partnership certificate and/or
agreement. In addition, identify by name and title entities holding an ownership
interest of 20% or more.
5. Project Description: One-page narrative describing what is proposed for construction including as applicable: project map, Site specifications, Site features,
etc. Include an explanation of the exterior design concept and the expected
timetable for construction.
6. Concept Plan: Submit a conceptual site plan showing initial ideas for building
placement, parking layout, access drives, and landscaping. Preliminary building
elevations should be included as well.
7. Financing Plan: Submit a concise description of the anticipated general financing
for the project. Include the following details:
a. Preliminary Sources and Uses statement showing sources of capital and
expected uses in the proposed project. b. Statement of the Offeror’s financial ability and resources at the Offeror’s disposal. c. Business concept including target market and marketing plan for the
project.
d. Offer price for the property.
e. Soft Financial Commitment Letter(s).
f. Anticipated financial assistance request, if any, to the City
8. Site Goals: Explain how you would address the project goals and guiding
principles identified in the sections above. Include how the project meets the objectives of Plan Cincinnati and other relevant neighborhood plans, as well as planned engagement with Community Council, stakeholders, and community development corporations.
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Evaluation Criteria: Each submission will be evaluated based on the criteria below and will be
reviewed based on the merit of the proposal itself and not compared to other proposals.
1. (20 points) Capacity & Experience of Offeror or Development Team Offerors should provide the following information to demonstrate their ability to
execute a high-quality urban redevelopment project:
a. Offerors should identify each of the development team members:
owner/Offeror, general contractor, design team, investors and other team
members required for completion of the project.
b. Offerors should provide a brief history of the development company(s).
c. Offerors should provide information on a minimum of three previous
projects with similar scope and complexity as envisioned in this
development.
d. Offerors should provide a list of all projects which are currently under
construction or managed by the entity and an executive summary of their
development experience.
2. (40 points) Vision for the Subject Property
Offerors should submit a development concept plan for the subject Site, including a
vision statement, Site plan, building uses, and information regarding proposed designs,
density and other relevant information the Offeror determines is appropriate. The
Offeror should indicate their planned engagement with Community Council,
stakeholders, and community development corporations, as well as how the proposal
meets the objectives of Plan Cincinnati and other relevant neighborhood plans. The
Offeror should specify how they plan to address the goals for the site identified in the
sections above.
3. (20 points) Financial Capacity and Financing Plan
Offerors should provide the documents as requested above in Financing Plan list in
Submission Requirements. The soft financial commitment letter(s) from a lending
institution shall convey the lender’s confidence in the Offeror as a borrower. The
letter should be addressed to the City of Cincinnati, Department of Community and
Economic Development, and should include the name, title, company, address and
phone number of the individual providing the letter.
4. (5 points) Economic Inclusion Goals
Offerors should describe their previous success in achieving economic inclusion goals
on projects of similar or greater scope to the Site identified here in this RFP and
submit a preliminary economic inclusion plan that includes opportunities to the
maximum extent practicable, for SBEs, WBEs, and/or MBEs through the Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) Program (CMC Chapter 323) and Minority and Women Business
Enterprise Programs (CMC 324) respectively. Information regarding the City’s SBE and
M/WBE programs and a directory of certified firms can be found at the following
website: http://www.cincinnati- oh.gov/inclusion/.
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5. (5 points) Business Enterprise Firms
Offerors whose firms are certified through the Office of Economic Inclusion in the
MBE, WBE or SBE Programs should submit proof of certification. Please refer to
Cincinnati Municipal Code (CMC) chapters 323 and 324 for more information on the
rules and regulations of the SBE and MBE/WBE programs. You can also find eligibility
criteria and certification application at http://www.cincinnati-
oh.gov/inclusion/registration-certification/business-enterprise-certification/.
6. (10 points) Thoroughness Offerors shall develop a written response to this proposal that is complete, thorough,
and ready to be transferred to a development agreement.
IX. About the Department of Community and Economic Development
The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) strengthens neighborhoods and grows the City’s revenue base through
investment in people and places. DCED is committed to executing a high-quality
project at this Site which will be catalytic to the immediate neighborhood and may
provide a variety of resources to ensure its success. These resources may include
financial, informational, and technical assistance, and/or helping Offerors to navigate the
legislative processes. Additionally, the City offers a variety of incentives and financial
tools that can provide support to projects. Below is a brief overview of three of the
available incentives. The City is able and willing to consider other types of assistance
that may not be listed as a program below. For additional information about programs
and services offered by DCED please visit: http://choosecincy.com/
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): The Department of Community
and Economic Development annually announces a NOFA to provide
development assistance for any type of housing project. NOFA provides gap
financing under the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program, the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, and
limited City Capital contributions. The City seeks NOFA development
projects that will make sustainable housing improvements to Cincinnati
neighborhoods. Any use of Federal Funding through the City of Cincinnati will
be required to complete an Environmental Review including but not limited to
a Section 106 Review in compliance with the National Historic Preservation
Act.
Community Reinvestment Area: The City of Cincinnati offers a
Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) abatement program to companies and
developers building or renovating a residential, commercial, industrial, or
mixed-use facility in cases where the new or renovated facilities will result in
job creation. Commercial and Multifamily CRA Tax Exemptions are property
tax exemptions authorized by Ohio Statute 3735.65 and issued by municipalities
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that have established special CRA districts. The entire City of Cincinnati is one
such district; therefore the subject property would be eligible for this program.
The American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) Program:
ADDI is designed to assist first-time homebuyers who want to purchase a
home within the City of Cincinnati. Applicants may be awarded up to $5,000 in
the form of a five- year forgivable loan that can only be used for a down
payment and/or closing costs. The City is currently accepting ADDI
applications. Please contact (513) 352-6146 for additional information.
X. Procurement Requirements
While each RFP submission will be considered objectively, the city assumes no
obligation to accept or act on any RFP. Should the City not receive a qualified
submission(s) or decide not to select an Offeror, the City Administration reserves the
right to select an appropriate developer based on the development goals outlined in
this RFP and may elect not to rebid this project through another RFP.
The City assumes no liability for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting any RFP.
Offerors shall submit one (1) original, six (6) hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy
via Flash Drive or CD/DVD of the proposal to:
Bobbi Hageman, CPPO
Chief Procurement Officer
City of Cincinnati, Division of Purchasing
805 Central Avenue, Suite 234
Cincinnati, OH 45202
All RFP submissions must be submitted in a sealed package. The following notation
should be on the sealed package:
RFP689CEDLOGAN, 1712 Logan Street Development Site
Due Friday, April 19, 2019 3:00 PM ET
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Proposals can be withdrawn at any time, if requested in writing, until the deadline date, at which time Proposals will be considered firm and become the property of the City
and will not be returned. By responding to this RFP, Offerors waive any challenge to
the City’s decisions.
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By submitting this Proposal, the Offeror acknowledges that the City is governed by the
Ohio Public Records Laws. Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary, the City’s
handling of any confidentiality obligations are subject to the limitations of this
paragraph. Offeror’s Proposal may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public
Records Laws. The City shall have no duty to defend the rights of Offeror or any of
its agents or affiliates in any records requested to be disclosed. The City can only hold
as confidential information in the Proposal marked as such. If the Offeror has marked
information in the Proposal as confidential, upon receipt of a public records request,
the City will notify Offeror of its intent to release records to the requestor. The
Offeror shall have a maximum of five (5) business days beginning with the date it
receives notification to respond to the City by either accommodating the requestor,
providing redacted copies of the documents, or pursuing legal remedies to stop the
City’s release of requested information. Said notification shall relieve the City of any
further obligation under any claim of Offeror or any of its agents or affiliates in any
jurisdiction in connection with the disclosure of such records. Offeror and its agents
and affiliates may pursue legal and/or equitable remedies to stop or limit disclosure at
their sole expense.
Confidential or proprietary material must be clearly identified by the Offeror and easily
separable from the rest of the Proposal. Such a request must provide written
justification as to the basis for proprietary or confidentiality treatment.
The Offeror recognizes and agrees that the City will not be responsible or liable in any way for any losses that the Offeror may suffer from the disclosure of information or
materials to third parties.
Offerors submitting Propsosals in response to and consistent with this RFP shall submit
the required or miscellaneous forms in accordance with Section XI of the RFP.
a. Questions Concerning this RFP and Authorized City Point of Contact
All questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email no
later Friday, April 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm ET to Lyndsay Harvey, Buyer, at
[email protected]. Please reference “RFP689CEDLOGAN” in the
subject field of the message. Questions received after the designated period may not
be considered. Any response made by the City will be provided in writing via
Addendum.
Offerors are strictly prohibited from contacting any other City employees or any
third-party representatives of the City on any matter having to do with this RFP. All
communications regarding this RFP must be made to the City’s contact person, or any
other City representatives designated by the Chief Procurement Officer in writing.
b. Preventing Unfair Competitive Advantages
Fairness and transparency in the procurement process require that Offerors
competing for a specific project do not derive a competitive advantage from having provided services related to the project/contract/work assignment in question. To that
end, pursuant to Administrative Regulation No. 62 and the City’s RFP Manual, a firm,
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and each of its affiliates, hired to provide services for the preparation or
implementation of a project shall be disqualified from any subsequent procurement
solicitation to provide goods, works, or services resulting from or directly related to
the firm’s services for such preparation or implementation, unless an exception is
made by the City Manager in writing.
c. Contractor Registration
The Offeror awarded the contract shall be a registrant under Vendor Self Service
(VSS) at time of award. Go to https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov to register.
d. Changes and Addenda to the RFP Document
It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to make the inquiry as to changes and addenda issued. All such changes or addenda shall become part of the contract and all Offerors
shall be bound by such changes or addenda.
Offerors may download all addenda and other RFP documents from Open Data Cincinnati and should frequently return to the Site to monitor for project-specific updates and addenda.
The link to Open Data Cincinnati is https://data.cincinnati-oh.gov. (Once there,
click on the piggy bank icon, select “Business Opportunities 5/10/2018 to Present,” and
click “View Data.”)
e. Equal Employment Opportunity Program
A summary of the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program is included in the
RFP Section XI. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form (DEI147) is provided only
for information purposes in the RFP Section XI. It does not have to be signed or
returned with Proposals. The successful Offeror will be required to complete the DEI
147 at contract execution.
f. Offeror’s Covenant of Non-Discrimination
Pursuant to the City of Cincinnati’s policy of non-discrimination, specifically in its
purchasing and contracting practices, by signing this Statement of Qualifications and as a
condition of contract award, the Offeror covenants, represents and warrants that:
• The Offeror will not discriminate against small business enterprises on the basis of
race, ethnicity, gender or disability in the process of contracting, subcontracting
and purchasing;
• The Offeror will use good faith efforts to promote opportunities for SBEs and
M/WBEs to participate in and compete for opportunities to the extent of their
availability and capacity;
• If awarded the contract, the Offeror will submit to ongoing monitoring by and
submittal of reports to the City’s Department of Economic Inclusion;
• The Offeror will submit to investigations and/or audits by the Department of Economic Inclusion in connection with routine monitoring or as a result of specific
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allegations of discrimination.
g. S/M/WBE Subcontracting There is no specific S/M/WBE subcontracting goal for this project. However, the City
desires that opportunities for City-certified SBEs, MBEs, and/or WBEs be generated to
the maximum extent practicable. As such, S/M/WBE subcontracting will be one of the
factors the City considers for award.
Offerors subcontracting any portion of the work must complete, sign and return the
appropriate economic inclusion forms found in the “No Goals Inclusion Packet” with
your proposal.
The “No Goals Inclusion Packet”, which includes the applicable forms to be completed
and included with the proposal, is available at: http://cincinnati-
oh.gov/inclusion/forms/subcontractor-inclusion-goal-packages-for-bids-rfps/. Please
click on the link called “No Goals Inclusion Packet” to download the appropriate
forms.
Offeror is responsible for verifying that each S/M/WBE to be used on a contract is
certified by the DEI as of the proposal due date. The S/M/WBEs named must be
certified to provide the services that they are listed to perform, and the services must
be required as part of the work on this contract. A directory of certified S/M/WBEs is
available online at https://cincinnati.diversitycompliance.com or at the offices of DEI.
h. Vendors Ineligible to Contract or Subcontract with the City The City maintains a list of Vendors Debarred from Contracting or Subcontracting with the City may be accessed at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/purchasing or may be
furnished in another form upon request to the Chief Procurement Officer. The City will not contract with any firm or person on the list. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to verify that each subcontractor it proposes to use is an eligible firm or person.
XI. Exhibits & Appendices
Exhibit 1: Site Map (Informational Use Only)
Exhibit 2: Site Photos
(Informational Use Only)
Appendix 1: Ordinance No. 93-2016, Applicability of Prevailing Wage Rates to City
Development Agreements
Informational Use Only. The Offeror should consider how prevailing wage may or may
not affect the project budget and City contribution.
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Appendix 2: Offeror Corporate and Contact Information Required with Statement of
Qualifications Submission
Appendix 3: Affidavit of Accuracy and Signature Page Required with Statement of
Qualifications Submission
Appendix 4: Subcontracting Outreach Program
The “No Goals Inclusion Packet”, which includes the applicable forms to be completed
and included with the proposal, is available at: http://cincinnati-
oh.gov/inclusion/forms/subcontractor-inclusion-goal-packages-for-bids-rfps/. Please click
on the link called “No Goals Inclusion Packet” to download the appropriate forms.
Appendix 5: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form (DEI147)
Informational Use Only. The successful Offeror may be required to complete this form
at contract execution. A copy of the form is available at: http://cincinnati-
oh.gov/inclusion/forms/subcontractor-inclusion-goal-packages-for-bids-rfps/.
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EXHIBIT 1 – Site Map – 1712 Logan Street
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EXHIBIT 2 – Site Photos – 1712 Logan Street
Looking south from W. Elder Street
Looking east from Logan Street
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Appendix 1: Ordinance No. 93-2016, Applicability of Prevailing Wage Rates to City
Development Agreements
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(REQUIRED) Appendix 2: Offeror Corporate and Contact Information
ATTACHMENT 2 TO RFP
OFFEROR CORPORATE AND CONTACT INFORMATION
The Offeror shall use this document ONLY and not substitute another format. Submittals for this RFP are accepted from single legal entities (e.g., corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership). The Offeror’s legal entity type, as identified in Attachment 1, must be in effect at the time of submittal (as documented in the Affidavit of Accuracy & Signature Page and accompanying documentation of signatory authorization) and shall be evident if awarded a contract from this competition. Instructions: Provide the following information about the Offeror to this RFP.
Date:
(month, day and year) LEGAL NAME OF OFFEROR
Offeror’s City of Cincinnati SBE/MBE/WBE Certification Status (mark all applicable categories with an X):
( ) City of Cincinnati SBE ( ) City of Cincinnati MBE ( ) City of Cincinnati WBE
( ) City of Cincinnati ELBE ( ) City of Cincinnati SLBE
Offeror’s Corporate Office Business Address and Telephone Number
Offeror’s Local Office Business Address and Telephone Number
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Offeror’s contact person who can respond authoritatively to any questions about this submittal: Name: ____________________________ Title: _____________________ Tel.: ______________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: (if different than above) __________________________________________________
Type of organization (mark with an X):
( ) Corporation ( ) Sole Proprietor ( ) Limited Liability Company
( ) Limited Liability Partnership ( ) Other (Specify):
1. Organization
A. How many years has Offeror been in business performing the work as described in this RFP?
B. How many years has Offeror been in business under its present business name?
C. Under what other or former names has Offeror operated?
D. If Offeror is a corporation, please indicate:
Date of incorporation:
State of incorporation:
President’s name:
Vice-President’s name(s):
Secretary’s name:
Treasurer’s name:
E. If Offeror is a partnership, please indicate:
Date of organization:
Type of partnership (if applicable):
Name(s) of general partners:
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F. If Offeror is a sole proprietorship, please indicate:
Date of organization:
Name of owner:
G. If Offeror is a limited liability company, please indicate:
Date of organization:
Name(s) of managing members:
H. If the form of Offeror is other than those listed above, describe it and name the principals:
I. Is the Offeror related to another entity as a parent, subsidiary or affiliate? (Please indicate answer with an “X”)
Yes ( ) No ( )
If yes, give names and addresses of all affiliated parent and/or subsidiary companies. Indicate which companies are subsidiaries.
J. List the type of work the Offeror customarily performs with its own workforce.
K. List the type of work customarily subcontracted to others.
L. List of geographic area(s) in which the Offeror does business.
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2. Judgments
A. Has the Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof had any judgments entered against it/him/her within the past ten (10) years for breach of contracts for governmental or non-governmental work?
Yes ( ) No ( )
B. If yes, provide details on any such judgment.
3. Contract Compliance
A. Has Offeror been found to be in substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any prior contract(s) with the City of Cincinnati?
Yes ( ) No ( )
B. If yes, provide details on any such instance.
C. Only answer the following question if Offeror has not contracted with the City in the past five (5) years.
Has Offeror been found to be in substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of prior contracts with another public body?
Yes ( ) No ( )
D. If yes, provide details on any such instance. 4. Convictions
A. Has the Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof been convicted within the past ten (10) years of a crime related to governmental or non-governmental construction or contracting?
Yes ( ) No ( ) B. If yes, provide details on any such conviction.
5. Debarment
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A. Is the Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof currently debarred pursuant to an established debarment procedure from bidding or contracting by any public body, agency of another state or agency of the federal government?
Yes ( ) No ( )
B. If yes, provide details.
6. Contract Execution History
A. Has the Offeror ever failed to enter into a contract in the past ten (10) years when the Offeror was the selected applicant?
Yes ( ) No ( )
B. If yes, give complete circumstances for each occurrence on a separate sheet(s) of paper.
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(REQUIRED) Appendix 3: Affidavit of Accuracy and Signature Page
ATTACHMENT 3 TO RFP
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY & SIGNATURE PAGE The undersigned swears or affirms under the penalty of perjury that the Offeror, its agents, servants and/or employees, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, have not in any way colluded with anyone for and on behalf of the Offeror to gain an unfair advantage over others, nor have they colluded with anyone for and on behalf of the Offeror, or themselves, to gain any favoritism in the award of any contract resulting from this REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”). The undersigned further swears or affirms, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that the information contained in the submittal to this RFP (“Submittal”), all attachments, exhibits and forms, is true and complete, and that the Offeror has not omitted any fact necessary to make the information contained in the submittal to this RFP not misleading. The Offeror’s submittal shall constitute a representation on its part that the Offeror (a) has reviewed and thoroughly understands the scope of work, terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and draft agreement; (b) has made due inquiry to the City as to the existence of any addenda issued in connection with this RFP; (c) is satisfied that it has received any and all such addenda and has taken the contents thereof into consideration when preparing and submitting the Submittal; (d) understands all addenda will be issued via the City website and (d) accepts full and complete responsibility for the receipt of any and all such addenda and waives any claim of mistake or error in this Submittal based upon its failure, in fact, to have received any one or more addenda. The Offeror’s failure to receive any addenda shall in no event relieve the Offeror from any responsibility for incorporating the provisions of the addenda into its Submittal. Addenda, upon issuance by City, shall be deemed to have become a part of this RFP to the same extent as if set fourth fully therein.
Full, Legal Name of Offeror
Name of Authorized Representative1 Title of Authorized Representative
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Signature of Authorized Representative1 Date
State of: County of: Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this _________ day of _________________, 2019 by ______________________________________________________________________. My commission expires: _________________________________________________ Notary Public 1Offeror must attach documentation of signatory authorization appropriate to the Offeror’s legal entity type, as identified in
Attachment 1. Such documentation includes: corporate resolution (for corporations); operating agreement indicating authorized signatory(ies) (for LLCs); partnership agreement setting out who can act for the partnership (for partnerships).
