OVERVIEW
The 501 Launch is a request for proposals (RFP) to redevelop a brownfield site in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood at 501 N Westnedge Ave in a way that is consistent with the community vision.
The RFP was developed with a committee of Northside residents to address neighborhood needs identified by the Northside Neighborhood Plan. During a resident meeting in 2019, Northside residents shared what they wanted and needed in their neighborhood, and these types of uses will be prioritized when evaluating applications. Qualifying proposals will be scored according to a set of evaluation criteria. Proposals that meet resident recommendations for the site, support neighborhood plan goals, and that are resident-owned will be rated highly during the evaluation process.
What is a RFP?
A RFP is a Request for Proposals. This RFP is announcing the opportunity to submit projects to build at 501 N Westnedge. The RFP provides details about the site, how to submit a proposal, and the review process.
Who can respond to the RFP?
Anyone! If you have a project that meets community goals described in the RFP you should submit. Priority will be given to current residents or businesses of the Northside Neighborhood when the Committee reviews submissions.
Questions?
General questions can be emailed to development@kalamazoocity.org For topic specific questions, see the contact list at the bottom of the page: Jump to Contact List
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposals can also be picked up at Community Planning and Economic Development, 245 N. Rose Street, Suite 100; Kalamazoo, MI 49007, or Northside Association for Community Development 612 N Park St a, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
BIDDERS CONFERENCE
A bidders conference was held November 14th at 10am via zoom. A recording of the Bidders Conference is available below. A panel of City staff discuss details about the Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the brownfield site at 501 N Westnedge Ave in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood.
SITE VIDEO TOUR
A video tour of the site is available below.
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS & BROWNFIELD INFORMATION
TIMELINE
Project Launch - November 7, 2020
Launch event & Request for Proposal (RFP) applications made available starting November 7
Application Process - November 2020 to January 2021
Site Tours - November 10 & 12
Bidders Conference - Online and available to view or call into on November 14
Letter of Intent due November 30
RFP Applications/Proposals due January 15
Review - February 2021
The Resident RFP Committee will review all proposals received or stamped by January 15th on February 2, 2021.
The top three development proposals will be asked to present to the Resident RFP Committee and members of the Brownfield on February 16, 2021.
The Resident RFP Committee and Brownfield Projects and Finance Committee will recommend a chosen proposal to the Brownfield Authority on February 23, 2021.
Award & Selection - March 2021
The Brownfield Authority will select the winning proposal and an award will be made March, 2021
QUESTIONS
General questions can be emailed to development@kalamazoocity.org For topic specific questions, see below for who to contact.
Business Development & Support
Antonio Mitchell, (269) 337- 8165, mitchella@kalamazoocity.org
Andrew Miller, (269) 337-8776, millera2@kalamazoocity.org
Brownfield Redevelopment
Jamie McCarthy, (269) 337- 8789, mccarthyja@kalamazoocity.org
Zoning & Development Regulations
Pete Eldridge, (269) 337- 8806, eldridgep@kalamazoocity.org
Jared Chambers, (269) 337- 8440, chambersj@kalamazoocity.org
Site Plan Review
Bobby Durkee, (269) 337-8172, durkeer@kalamazoocity.org