The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is out today, published on the city’s website, for the “Mid-Broadway Redevelopment Opportunity.” The property in question was formerly owned by Robert Carchietta and sits on the block bordered by Broadway, Johnston and Lander Streets.
The RFQ is 16 pages long and includes an overview of Newburgh and key “advantages” to the site including proximity to the waterfront, SUNY Orange, St. Luke’s Hospital, Mount Saint Mary College, and others. It concludes with the submission requirements on page 13:
Submission Requirements
A two-to-four page summary cover letter briefly summarizing all of the following items is required. You may attach additional information as you deem appropriate. Site plans and detailed financial pro formas are not required at this time.
A. Development team description/resources.
B. Financial Strength and Responsibility
C. Team experience:
Previous projects:
Project name, location, photos, construction value, year, team member’s role in project.
Project references (minimum 2 from financial institu- tions and 2 from clients).
Key team member resumes.
D. Proposed project concept and schedule
Public/private partnership approach
Design concepts, users, developer’s approach and phasing. Financing, funding, marketing and roles of public and private sectors.
Then, almost as an afterthought, on page 15 potential developers are warned of this:
“probably”- good work, codes department! and what does the SEQRA state?
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