RFP Package offered by the Grosse Pointe Public School System for 6.49 +/- Acres located at 20655 Lennon Street, Harper Woods, Michigan.
The District is requesting Proposals To Purchase the property located on the North side of Lennon Street and the West side of Harper Avenue and I-94 in Harper Woods, Michigan. The Prime Residential Infill site also has frontage on Duprey Avenue and Van Antwerp Street.
The District is looking for Proposals to demolish the existing vacant building and redevelop the property with Missing Middle/Step housing with density in the 14 to 19 units per acre range. A concept plan has been provided as a guide prepared by McKenna Associates, the planning consultant for the City of Harper Woods. However, developers are encouraged to use their own market experience to develop a plan and specific product type for the subject Site.
As a Core Community, the City of Harper Woods has indicated the potential of Brownfield Tax Credits for projects that meet community planning goals. These Include credits for demolition and project infrastructure. Further, the City will consider working with the successful developer to create an affordable real estate tax structure for the project.
Great Northern Consulting Group is marketing this Site for the Grosse Pointe Public School System on a fee basis as consultants. The School District is seeking Proposals to purchase that must be submitted to Amanda Matheson, Deputy Superintendent for Business Operations, Grosse Pointe Public School System, 20601 Morningside Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236 on or before 3:00 P.M. Local Time on May 6, 2022. No phone, fax or electronic transmission Proposals will be accepted. If mailed, no responsibility is assumed for postal delays.
*Please note that all Proposals must include a detailed concept plan for the proposed project and be provided on the Proposal Form provided in the RFP.
**The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals, in whole or in part. The School District also reserves the right to waive any irregularities contained in any proposal or requirements of the RFP.
***DEVELOPER INTERVIEWS WITH SELECTED FINALISTS WILL BE HELD ON MAY 17, 2022.