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This is a Request for Concept Proposals (RFP) from the City of North Ridgeville, Ohio, for the revitalization of the historic Old Town Hall. The city seeks innovative concepts from qualified developers and design teams to preserve and expand the building for a mix of assembly uses, including an event center, food and beverage space, and civic/cultural activities. The goal is to reposition the building as a civic, cultural, and economic anchor. Proposals should focus on conceptual ideas, design thinking, and community engagement, not detailed financial or construction plans. Key submission requirements include a letter of interest, development team overview, relevant experience, community and design approach, and references. The deadline for submissions is June 19, 2026. The city may offer support such as waiver of permit fees, expedited review, and assistance in securing grant funding. The city intends to retain ownership and may consider a long-term lease or partnership.
The bid notice states that concept proposals must be submitted by June 19, 2026. The deadline for submissions is June 19, 2026.
Concept proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with city goals and vision, creativity and innovation, feasibility of implementation, experience and capacity of the development team, and public benefit and community impact. Concept proposals will be evaluated based on: Alignment with City goals and vision Creativity and innovation Feasibility of implementation Experience and capacity of the development team Public benefit and community impact
Developers should submit concept proposals and demonstrate their team's experience in successfully assembling and executing similar projects, including historic preservation, civic or cultural spaces, or community redevelopment. The submission should demonstrate the teams experience in successfully assembling and executing similar projects.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit, but provides contact information for questions and site visits. For questions or site visits, please contact: Kim Lieber, AICP Director of Planning Development ***@***. *. * 440 ****