RFP - Acquisition and Redevelopment of 174 Newark Avenue Within the 174 Newark Rehabilitation Area

The staff and Board of Commissioners of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") are committed to stimulating responsible reinvestment in the City of Jersey City (the "City") that enhances the quality of life in all neighborhoods and communities of the City. We believe that the strength and health of a great city is the economic, housing, and quality of life opportunities that the City provides to its residents. The Agency is committed to providing the residents of the City with the widest range of jobs, housing, and economic opportunities available to any city in the country today. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all the residents of the City by guiding responsible development and reinvestment in all neighborhoods and communities in the City. The 174 Newark Avenue Rehabilitation Area (the "Rehabilitation Area") has frontage on Newark Avenue. It is located approximately mid-block between Jersey Avenue to the west and Erie Street to the east. The Rehabilitation Area consists of Lot 13.02 on Block 11041. By Ordinance 22-068, the Municipal Council adopted the 174 Newark Avenue Redevelopment Plan ("Redevelopment Plan"), which aims to 1) promote the redevelopment of the existing surface parking area with an economically viable mixed-use commercial building, including the retention of publicly accessible off-street parking within the structure, 2) activate the streetscape and pedestrian realm and create a more pleasant, safe and economically vibrant area, 3) improve sidewalk areas with new pavement, street trees and decorative features to improve pedestrian safety and the aesthetics of the pedestrian environment in this area, and 4) promote the inclusion of multiple commercial uses within the building in order to diversify the types commercial uses in the area and promote additional economic vitality. The Agency seeks a qualified developer or redevelopment team ("Respondents") to respond to this Request for Proposals ("RFP") with submissions of redevelopment proposals and statements of their qualifications to redevelop the following property: (the "Redevelopment Site"). The Redevelopment Site is the entirety of the Rehabilitation Area. The Redevelopment Site is owned by the Agency. The Agency is seeking redevelopment proposals that are consistent with the Redevelopment Plan. Proposals must include a proposed purchase price for the Redevelopment Site. Respondent should not rely on the information contained in this RFP, but instead should conduct their own investigation and inquiry regarding the Redevelopment Site and independently assure themselves of the conditions and regulations affecting the Redevelopment Site, including but not limited to environmental conditions Questions regarding this RFP or the Redevelopment Site should be submitted via email to: Jeffrey Jimenez, Agency Project Manager, at jjimenez@jcnj.org, and J. Nicholas Strasser, Esq., at jstrasser@msbnj.com, no later than 3:00 pm on November 3, 2022. Responses to questions will be posted on the Agency website by November 10, 2022. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction.