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City of Cincinnati | 1623 Pleasant Street | Request for Proposals

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Department of Economic and Community Development

REDEVELOPMENT OF 1623 Pleasant Street

DUE DATE: October 23, 2025

RFP NUMBER: RFP265X901100

ACCEPTANCE PLACE: https://cincinnati-oh.bonfirehub.com/

All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s Bonfire portal at the above link. Responses submitted by hard copy, mail, or e-mail will not be accepted. See “RFP Submissions” for more details.

Issue Date: August 28, 2025

Requests for information related to this solicitation should be directed to:

Shannon Brower, Buyer at: shannon.brower@cincinnati-oh.gov

NOTE: The City publishes information on the City of Cincinnati Internet web site at www.cincinnati-oh.gov, which includes the Cincinnati Municipal Code (CMC) and the information concerning the rules and regulations governing the City’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program.

Offerors may register as a City vendor online at https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov.

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City of Cincinnati | 1623 Pleasant Street | Request for Proposals

Table of Contents for Request for Proposals for 1623 Pleasant Street

I. Introduction & Purpose…......…

II. Goals for the Site…......…

III. Site Information……

IV. Development Program…........…

V. Planning and Zoning Framework.….......…

VI. Public Engagement….......…

VII. Timeline….…

VIII. Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria….......…

IX. About the Department of Community and Economic Development…

X. Procurement Requirements…

XI. Exhibits & Appendices…

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I. Introduction & Purpose The City of Cincinnati (the “City”), through the Department of Community and Economic Development (“DCED”), is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) pursuant to the provisions of the Cincinnati Municipal Code (CMC), Chapter 321 and City Manager Administrative Regulation 23 for the development of the subject property (“the Site”) located at 1623 Pleasant Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals and vision statements from qualified developers or development teams (“Offerors”) for the subject property and select a qualified Offeror. Selection of a preferred Offeror and possible subsequent award of the contract will result after the completion of this RFP process. The City may award a contract to the successful Offeror considering the total requirements for this procurement and what is “Most Advantageous to the City” in accordance with CMC Chapter 321. At the City’s discretion, the City may award a preferred developer agreement, sale agreement, lease agreement, or other type of development agreement. The City may also choose not to award any of the Offerors.

The City reserves the right to ask for additional information and clarification from or about any of the Offerors or conduct additional procurement steps such as an RFP. The City reserves the right to perform investigations as may be deemed necessary by the City to assure that competent persons will be and are utilized in the performance of the Agreement and to verify the accuracy of the contents of the proposal.

II. Goals for the Site DCED seeks qualified Offerors to activate a portion of the vacant land at a City-owned parcel at 1623 Pleasant Street. The Site is located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood near Findley Market. The parcel is approximately 1,700 Square ft. with approximately 20 feet of frontage on Pleasant Street. The property is located within the incorporated limits of City of Cincinnati.

Proposals submitted by Offerors should address the goals set out in this RFP and further reflect the important value of this Site to the surrounding community and embody the following characteristics:

a. Facilitate the activation and rehabilitation development of the vacant building into habitable housing units.

b. Create a development that aligns with the City’s policies and goals; including those established by Plan Cincinnati (https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/plan-cincinnati/).

c. Apply a design approach that is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.

d. Demonstrate responsiveness to community and stakeholder preferences, including those established by the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Guidelines for Over-the-Rhine Historic District, and Connected Communities.

(https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/neighborhood-plans/approved-plans/).

e. Create sustainable and energy efficient buildings when possible.

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/plan-cincinnati/ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/plan-cincinnati/ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/neighborhood-plans/approved-plans/

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f. Leverage the investments being made in the surrounding area.

III. Site Information Location: As shown in Exhibit A, the Site’s Street address is 1623 Pleasant Street, located near Pleasant street and Green Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati.

Frontage, Size, and Shape: The parcel has a 20-foot frontage along Pleasant Street. The parcel has a rectangular shape with an area of approximately 1,700 square feet.

Existing Land Uses: The parcel is currently a vacant building.

Visibility/Access: The Site has sole access from Pleasant Street. The area is well-connected with sidewalks running along Pleasant, which allow for easy access to Over-the-Rhine and surrounding neighborhoods.

Soil and Environmental: The Site is offered “as-is”. DCED makes no representations or warranties as to any soil or environmental conditions.

Buildings: The Site contains one building constructed in the 1880s. The building has masonry outer walls and platform joist style structural framing. It contains three stories, with an attic and basement. The building footprint is approximately 1,400 square feet with a total finished are of 3,296 square feet. The building is offered “as-is”. DCED makes no representations or warranties as to building conditions.

Fair Market Value: The Fair Market Value, as determined by an appraisal of the subject property in DEC/2024 is estimated to be $113,000.00.

Property Advantages: The Site is located within the incorporated limits of the City of Cincinnati. Public transit in the form of multiple bus stops and the Cincinnati Streetcar, within walking distance, makes this property a prime real estate location. The Site is situated in the emerging Brewery District of the Over-the-Rhine Neighborhood. The Brewery District is located between the two largest employment centers of the region in downtown and uptown Cincinnati. The property is just one block away from shops, restaurants, and entertainment options at Findlay Market to the north. The Gateway District offers additional amenities, including Cincinnati Music Hall, Washington Park, and Memorial Hall, within easy walking distance to the south. A Streetcar stop is one block away and provides convenient access to the Banks and downtown Central Business District of Cincinnati.

Over-the-Rhine is the neighborhood immediately north of Cincinnati’s Central Business District. It is one of the most historic neighborhoods in the United States, boasting the largest collection of Italianate buildings in the country. At its peak, in the early 1900s, approximately 40,000 people lived in Over-the-Rhine. The Brewery District is loosely defined as the northern half of Over-the-Rhine, an area that was historically the home of numerous breweries. The Brewery District intends to capitalize on its strong heritage and one-of-a-kind amenities like Findlay Market to repopulate and redevelop the area.

Cincinnati is a thriving city at the heart of Ohio’s tristate area, including Kentucky and Indiana. Located along the banks of the Ohio River, Cincinnati is a global business center

City of Cincinnati | 1623 Pleasant Street | Request for Proposals | 3 offering superior accessibility to customers and suppliers across the world. It is the transportation, industrial, commercial, and cultural center for the Southwest Ohio region.

Home to more than 2.2 million people and five (5) Fortune 500 companies, Cincinnati is a world-class city.

Site History:

The property had previously been RFP and was awarded back in 2019. After the development of the property was incomplete, the City re-acquired the property in 2024.

Prior to the release of this RFP the city had a structural engineering inspection performed by American Structurepoint. For more information see the report in Exhibit C.

Coordinated Report Insights:

Before the release of the RFP, a Coordinated Report was conducted by the Cincinnati Law Department’s Real Estate Division. The following should be taken into consideration when submitting information for the property:

Buildings and Inspections: The Offeror shall have completed the following prior to transfer: a Coordinated Site Review for the property and demonstrate to B&I to have sufficient financial and construction resources.

Development Program

DCED encourages Offerors to submit proposals which include the following:

a. Vision of high-quality architectural design, with special attention to preserving the form of the surrounding neighborhood.

b. Robust planned engagement with the community council, neighborhood community development corporation, and other community stakeholders.

c. Consideration to the objectives of Plan Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan, Conservation Guidelines for Over-the-Rhine Historic District, and Connected Communities.

d. Creativity is encouraged.

IV. Planning and Zoning Framework DCED encourages Offerors to understand the City’s goals for the Site by referencing the following relevant plans and zoning:

Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan The neighborhood land use plan presents physically and demographically what existed in the Over-the-Rhine community. It also presents a plan for the neighborhood which prescribes certain actions for the future of Over-the-Rhine. As such, the goals and strategies of the Over-the-Rhine Comprehensive Plan should be consulted when crafting a proposal. Applicants should pay special attention to Housing, Economic Development, and Quality of Life sections of the plan. For more information concerning the Over-the- Rhine Comprehensive Plan, visit:https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/neighborhood-plans/approved-plans/.

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Conservation Guidelines for Over-the-Rhine Historic District The neighborhood’s Historic District Conservation guidelines provide insight into what is permissible for the area in regard to maintaining Historic integrity. The plan outlines guidelines for rehabilitation and most importantly guidelines for new construction. As such, the Conservation Guidelines of the Over-the-Rhine should be consulted when crafting a proposal. For more information concerning the Conservation Guidelines for the Over-the- Rhine Historic District, visit: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/historic-conservation/local-conservation-guidelines/over-the-rhine-historic-district/.

Connected Communities "Connected Communities" is the name given to a package of zoning and land-use policy reforms put forward by Mayor Aftab Pureval and former Councilmember Reggie Harris and Council member Jeff Cramerding in partnership with the Department of City Planning and Engagement. The policies were approved by City Council on June 5, 2024, and went into effect on July 1, 2024.

The goal of Connected Communities is to help Cincinnati grow into a more accessible, people-focused, diverse, healthy, and connected community for all. The changes are targeted around public transportation lines and neighborhood business districts to support our community assets and increase population where it makes the most sense. For more information about Connected Communities visit this link: Connected Communities.

Plan Cincinnati Plan Cincinnati is intended to foster sustainable economic growth throughout the region by continually improving the City’s quality of life and livability. Through this, Plan Cincinnati strives to set goals that foster a climate conducive to growth, investment, stability, and opportunity, cultivating the City’s position as the most vibrant and healthiest part of our region, and becoming nationally and internationally recognized as a vibrant and unique city. Plan Cincinnati further encourages a full spectrum of housing options for residents, with a focus on housing quality and affordability. Plan Cincinnati further reinforces the walkability of neighborhoods and the ability of residents to age within their existing homes.

For more information concerning the Plan Cincinnati, visit: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/plan-cincinnati/.

Zoning

The Site is zoned RM-1.2-T* which is intended to provide for mixed residential uses at moderately high densities. This is an intense district with an urban character. The minimum land area for every dwelling unit is 1,200 square feet.

*The Site is zoned RM-1.2 T which means it has the Transportation Corridor designation which is intended for areas located along major transportation corridors and is subject to development regulations in accordance with connected communities.

Permitted uses on this lot are listed below:

Multi-family Dwelling Permitted https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/historic-conservation/local-conservation-guidelines/over-the-rhine-historic-district/ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/historic-conservation/local-conservation-guidelines/over-the-rhine-historic-district/ https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/341c80f53c764e0abd4199aeeb18b2de

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Single-family Dwelling Permitted

The entire list of permitted uses and their restrictions can be found at:

https://library.municode.com/oh/cincinnati/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIXIZOCO

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Zoning information and guidelines can be found at the City Planning and Engagement website: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/zoning-administration/. Please contact Emily Ahouse at the Department of City Planning and Engagement at (513) 352- 4793, emily.ahouse@cincinnati-oh.gov for more information.

Offerors should provide a reasonable justification for any proposed zoning changes to the site, including a plan for securing any necessary approvals from the City Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, etc.

V. Public Engagement As part of the RFP process, DCED would like to maximize transparency, build inclusion, and most importantly, give the public a chance to explore and participate in the shaping (or reshaping) of their community. In addition, DCED believes the success of any development project hinges on the inclusion and support of the local community. Respondents are strongly encouraged to work with the neighborhood Community Council (CC) and Community Development Corporation (CDC) to understand how the community’s goals can be met in the Offerors’ response. Offerors should consider and incorporate stakeholder and community preferences, to an extent feasible and practical.

Property sales where the fair market value of the property is $50,000 or more will be subject to a mandated Community Engagement Meeting (CEM) that is facilitated by the Department of City Planning and Engagement. A notice for the meeting will be distributed to property owners within 400 feet as well as the Community Council, Community Development Corporation, and others as identified. This is a process that will take place after an award is recommended. A summary of the CEM will be provided to City Council as part of their evaluation and consideration to approve the property sale.

VI. Timeline August 28, 2025 September 8, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

• Question Submission Deadline September 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

• Release of RFP

• On-site viewing (exterior only)

• RFP Submissions Due October 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

• Award Announced (Tentative) December 2025 / January 2026

VII. Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria Qualified Offeror(s) are invited to submit proposals and concept plans for the subject property based on their analysis of the existing Site and market. A detailed list of the requirements of submission and evaluation criteria is included below. The Selection https://library.municode.com/oh/cincinnati/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIXIZOCOCI_CH1405REMUMIDI https://library.municode.com/oh/cincinnati/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIXIZOCOCI_CH1405REMUMIDI https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/zoning-administration/ mailto:emily.ahouse@cincinnati-oh.gov

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Committee will review and evaluate RFPs that are complete and received on or before the deadline.

The proposal must be signed by a person who has the legal authority to contractually bind the Offeror. Unsigned proposals will be deemed non-responsive and will not be reviewed by staff.

Submission Requirements: To achieve a uniform review process and a degree of comparability, proposals should be organized in the following order and contain all the following information:

a. Title Page: Showing the proposal’s title, the name of firm, address, telephone number(s), name of contact person, the date, and other relevant company information.

b. Offeror Team Credentials: Provide a narrative describing the Offeror’s and the Offer’s Team background, history, and relevant construction and development experience, including experience working with the City and other public entities, along with examples of comparable projects successfully completed by the Offeror. Include an explanation of previous economic inclusion and community engagement efforts.

Provide resumes for each key team member.

c. Project Vision: Provide a detailed narrative describing what the proposed use of the site is. Include an explanation of the exterior design concept, market feasibility thesis, expected timeline for construction, any requested City assistance, plans for the inclusion of small, minority, or women-owned businesses in the proposed project, and plans for community engagement.

d. Development Plan: Submit a description of the anticipated development timeline.

Include the following details:

i. Pre-development plans to indicate the Offeror’s due diligence process, creation of building plans, applying for entitlements, etc.

ii. Offeror’s and Offeror team’s current financial resources, potential sources of financing, estimated development budget (including offer price for the property and an explanation if the offer price is below FMV), and estimated rent prices (for rental projects) or sale prices (for homeowner projects).

iii. Offerors are to provide information indicating the following:

1. If the project will require City Funding for project completion and the amount of the request

2. If the project will apply for a commercial tax abatement

iv. Construction timeline showing construction commencement and completion, as well as major milestones during the construction process.

e. Site Goals: Explain how you would address the project goals and guiding principles identified in the sections above. Include how the project meets the objectives of Plan Cincinnati and other relevant neighborhood plans. Outline how you will incorporate visions and desires derived from Community Council, stakeholders, and other community engagements.

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Evaluation Criteria: Each submission will be evaluated based on the criteria below and will be reviewed based on the merit of the proposals themselves and not compared to other qualified proposals.

a. (40 points) Project Vision and Site Goals The project vision proposed by Offerors should demonstrate the following:

i. A development concept plan for the subject Site, including a vision statement, Site plan, building uses, and information regarding proposed designs, density, and additional relevant information the Offeror determines is appropriate, that meets the objectives of Plan Cincinnati and other relevant neighborhood plans.

ii. A justification of the proposed project’s feasibility in the market.

iii. Planned engagement with Community Council, stakeholders, and community development corporations.

iv. Plans to address the goals for the site identified in the sections above.

b. (30 points) Experience of Offeror or Development Team Resumes and narratives provided by Offerors and/or the Development Team should demonstrate the following:

i. A history of involvement in successful urban redevelopment projects of a similar size and scope.

ii. Experience working with the City of Cincinnati or other public entities (including but not limited to other municipal governments, State agencies, the federal government, etc.) on successful urban redevelopment projects.

iii. Previous experience with successful community engagement and/or a capacity to conduct robust community engagement in the future.

iv. Previous experience with successful inclusion of small, minority, and/or women-owned businesses in urban redevelopment projects.

c. (20 points) Development Plans & Financial Capacity of Offeror Offeror submissions should demonstrate the following:

i. The ability to access sufficient capital to successfully complete an urban redevelopment project of the same size and scope proposed by the Offeror (sources of capital can include but are not limited to Offeror equity, investor equity, bank loans, CDFI loans, grants, etc.).

ii. A history of delivering urban redevelopment projects that provide an adequate return on investment to the Offeror and support the cost of construction.

iii. The ability to undertake sufficient and robust predevelopment planning, including the Offeror’s due diligence process, the creation of building plans, applying for entitlements, applying for the appropriate building permits, etc.

iv. The ability to move through the pre-development and development process on time and on budget as well as the ability to handle delays and budget changes.

v. Project feasibility without the need for City Financial assistance. If financial assistance is needed from the project, Offeror is to include the amount and type of funding needed for the proposed project.

d. (5 points) Economic Inclusion

a. Offeror or Offeror Team includes small, minority, and/or women-owned business. SBE and/or M/WBE must be one of the entities signing the proposals.

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e. (5 points) Other Advantages At the discretion of DCED, Offerors may receive additional points for submissions that offer other advantages to the City. Possible examples may include but are not limited to meeting City policy objectives, financial benefits to the City, Offeror ownership of adjacent properties, and affordability, etc. Offerors may earn points in this section for responsiveness to the site’s underlying Connected Communities Zoning designation.

VIII. About the Department of Community and Economic Development The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) mission is to improve the lives of residents, increase business investment, and revitalize City Neighborhoods by providing financial and technical resources, facilitating strategic partnerships, and promoting efficient use of the City's on and off-street parking assets through parking management. Our Values: Community, Equity, growth, innovation, transformation, and vibrancy.

DCED is committed to executing a high-quality project at this Site which will be catalytic to the immediate neighborhood and may provide a variety of resources to ensure its success.

These resources may include financial, informational, and technical assistance, and/or helping Offerors to navigate the legislative processes. Additionally, the City offers a variety of incentives and financial tools that can provide support to projects. Below is a brief overview of four (4) of the available incentives. The City is able and willing to consider other types of assistance that may not be listed as a program below. For additional information about programs and services offered by DCED please visit: http://choosecincy.com/.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): The Department of Community and Economic Development annually announces a NOFA to provide development assistance for housing projects. NOFA provides gap financing under the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, and limited City Capital contributions. The City seeks NOFA development projects that will make sustainable housing improvements to Cincinnati neighborhoods. Any use of Federal Funding through the City of Cincinnati will be required to complete an Environmental Review including but not limited to a Section 106 Review in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and may trigger additional requirements.

Community Reinvestment Area: The City of Cincinnati offers a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) abatement program to companies and developers building or renovating a residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use facility in cases where the new or renovated facilities will result in job creation. Commercial and Multifamily CRA Tax Exemptions are property tax exemptions authorized by Ohio Statute 3735.65 and issued by municipalities that have established special CRA districts. The entire City of Cincinnati is one such district; therefore, the subject property would be eligible for this program.

The American Dream Down Payment Initiative (ADDI) Program: ADDI is designed to assist first-time homebuyers who want to purchase a home within the City of Cincinnati.

Applicants may be awarded up to $14,000 in the form of a five- year forgivable loan that http://choosecincy.com/

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IX. Procurement Requirements All electronic Proposals must be submitted through the City’s Bonfire portal at https://cincinnati-oh.bonfirehub.com/. Responses submitted by hard copy, mail, or e-mail will not be accepted.

Important notes:

• Logging in and/or uploading your file(s) does not mean your response is submitted.

Offeror must successfully upload all file(s) and must click the submit button before closing time.

• You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission. This will confirm that you have successfully submitted your Proposals.

• If a requested file is mandatory, you will not be able to complete your submission until the requirement is met.

• Uploading large documents may take time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your internet connection speed.

• Please note the type (doc, .pdf, etc.) and number of files (one only or multiple) allowed.

The maximum file size for upload is 1,000 MB. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

For technical questions or issues related to your submission, please contact Bonfire directly at support@gobonfire.com or 1 (800) 354-8010, ext. 2. The support team is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET. You can also visit their help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc.

While each RFP submission will be considered objectively, the city assumes no obligation to accept or act on any RFP. Should the City not receive a qualified submission(s) or decide not to select an Offeror, the City Administration reserves the right to select an appropriate developer based on the development goals outlined in this RFP and may elect not to rebid this project through another RFP.

The deadline for responding to this RFP and for submitting all related materials is:

RFP265X901100 1623 Pleasant Street

October 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Late submissions will not be accepted. The proposals must be signed by a person who has the legal authority to contractually bind the Offeror.

Proposals can be withdrawn at any time if requested in writing until the deadline date, at which time Proposals will be considered firm and become the property of https://cincinnati-oh.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:support@gobonfire.com https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc

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By submitting this Statement of Proposal, the Offeror acknowledges that the City is governed by the Ohio Public Records Laws. Notwithstanding any statement to the contrary, the City’s handling of any confidentiality obligations is subject to the limitations of this paragraph. Offeror’s Statement of Proposals may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Laws. The City shall have no duty to defend the rights of Offeror or any of its agents or affiliates in any records requested to be disclosed. Upon receipt of a public records request, the City will notify Offeror of its intent to release records to the requestor.

Contractor shall have a maximum of five (5) business days beginning with the date it receives notification to respond to the City by either accommodating the requestor or pursuing legal remedies to stop the City’s release of requested information. Said notification shall relieve the City of any further obligation under any claim of Offeror or any of its agents or affiliates in any jurisdiction in connection with the disclosure of such records.

Offeror and its agents and affiliates may pursue legal and/or equitable remedies to stop or limit disclosure at their sole expense.

The Offeror recognizes and agrees that the City will not be responsible or liable in any way for any losses that the Offeror may suffer from the disclosure of information or materials to third parties.

Offerors submitting Statements of Proposals in response to and consistent with this RFP shall submit the required or miscellaneous forms in accordance with Section XIX of the

RFP.

Questions Concerning this RFP and Authorized City Point of Contact All questions or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing via email no later than September 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to shannon.brower@cincinnati-oh.gov. Please reference “RFP265X901100 - 1623 Pleasant Street” in the subject field of the message. Questions received after the designated period may not be considered. Any response made by the City will be provided in writing via addendum.

Offerors are strictly prohibited from contacting any other City employees or any third- party representatives of the City on any matter having to do with this RFP. All communications regarding this RFP must be made to the City’s contact person, or any other City representatives designated by the Chief Procurement Officer in writing.

Preventing Unfair Competitive Advantages Fairness and transparency in the procurement process require that Offerors competing for a specific project do not derive a competitive advantage from having provided services related to the project/contract/work assignment in question. To that end, pursuant to Administrative Regulation No. 62 and the City’s RFP Manual, a firm, and each of its affiliates, hired to provide services for the preparation or implementation of a project shall be disqualified from any subsequent procurement solicitation to provide goods, works, or services resulting from or directly related to the firm’s services for such preparation or implementation, unless an exception is made by the City Manager in writing.

mailto:shannon.brower@cincinnati-oh.gov

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Contractor Registration The Offeror awarded the contract shall be a registrant under Vendor Self Service (VSS) at time of award. Go to https://vss.cincinnati-oh.gov to register.

Changes and Addenda to the RFP Document It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to make the inquiry as to changes and addenda issued. All such changes or addenda shall become part of the contract, and all Offerors shall be bound by such changes or addenda.

Offerors may download all addenda and other RFP documents from Open Data Cincinnati and should frequently return to the Site to monitor for project-specific updates and addenda. The link to Open Data Cincinnati is: https://data.cincinnati-oh.gov. (Once there, click on the piggybank icon, select “Business Opportunities (Current)” and click “View Data.”).

Equal Employment Opportunity Program A summary of the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program is included in the RFP Section XIX. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form (DEI147) is provided only for information purposes in the RFP Section XIX. It does not have to be signed or returned with Statements of Proposals. The successful Offeror will be required to complete the DEI 147 at contract execution.

Offeror’s Covenant of Non-Discrimination Pursuant to the City of Cincinnati’s policy of non-discrimination, specifically in its purchasing and contracting practices, by signing this Statement of Proposals and as a condition of contract award, the Offeror covenants, represent and warrants that:

• The Offeror will not discriminate against small business enterprises on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender or disability in the process of contracting, subcontracting and purchasing;

• The Offeror will use good faith efforts to promote opportunities for SBEs and M/WBEs to participate in and compete for opportunities to the extent of their availability and capacity;

• If awarded the contract, the Offeror will submit to ongoing monitoring by and submittal of reports to the City’s Department of Economic Inclusion;

• The Offeror will submit to investigations and/or audits by the Department of Economic Inclusion in connection with routine monitoring or as a result of specific allegations of discrimination.

Competition Intended Competition shall be generated to the maximum extent practicable, including opportunities for SBEs, WBEs, and/or MBEs through the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program (CMC Chapter 323) and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Programs (CMC 324) respectively.

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Information regarding the City’s SBE and M/WBE programs and a directory of certified firms can be found at the following website: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/inclusion/.

MBE and/or WBE Subcontracting Goal The City anticipates that a MBE and WBE subcontracting goal will be applied to this project.

More information regarding specific goals shall be provided upon award of this RFP.

The Offeror is expected to explain and demonstrate their experience in meeting economic inclusion goals of projects of similar or greater scope to the Site identified here in this RFP.

The submission of an M/WBE utilization plan may be required of the Offeror(s) invited to participate in the RFP round. The following forms are included in this RFP for reference purposes in order to familiarize the interested Offerors should they be shortlisted to participate in the subsequent RFP round.

• Form 2003M/WBE: Subcontractor M/WBE Utilization Plan

• Form 2004-1M/WBE: Statement of Intent to Self-Perform

• Form 2004M/WBE: Statement of Intent to Utilize Firms

• Part B: MBE/WBE Participation Affidavit

• Part C: MBE/WBE Participation Waiver Request (If Applicable)

• Form 2006M/WBE: Subcontractor Substitution

The aforementioned forms are included in Section XI of the RFP.

Offeror is responsible for verifying that each M/WBE to be used on a contract is certified by the DEI as of the Statement of Proposals due date. The M/WBEs named must be certified to provide the services that they are listed to perform, and the services must be required as part of the work on this contract. A directory of certified W/WBEs is available online at https://cincinnati.diversitycompliance.com or at the offices of DEI.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED MBE FIRMS MAY BE USED TO

SATISFY THE MBE PARTICIPATION GOAL FOR RFPS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

Vendors Ineligible to Contract or Subcontract with the City The City maintains a list of Vendors Debarred from Contracting or Subcontracting with the City may be accessed at: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/purchasing/purchasing-resources/vendor-debarment/ or may be furnished in other form upon request to the Chief Procurement Officer. The City will not contract with any firm or person on the list. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to verify that each subcontractor it proposes to use is an eligible firm or person.

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/inclusion/ https://cincinnati.diversitycompliance.com/ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/purchasing/purchasing-resources/vendor-debarment/ https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/purchasing/purchasing-resources/vendor-debarment/

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X. Exhibits & Appendices

• Exhibit A: Site Map (Informational Use Only)

• Exhibit B: Site Photos (Informational Use Only)

• Exhibit C: Structural Engineer Inspection (Informational Use Only)

• Appendix 1: Ordinance No. 93-2016, Applicability of Prevailing Wage Rates to City

Development Agreements Informational Use Only. The Offeror should consider how prevailing wage may or may not affect the project budget and City contribution.

• Appendix 2: Offeror Corporate and Contact Information (Required with Statement of

Proposals Submission)

• Appendix 3: Affidavit of Accuracy and Signature Page (Required with Statement of

Proposals Submission)

• Appendix 4: M/WBE Participation Commitment Forms Informational Use Only. The successful Offeror may be required to complete this form at contract execution.

• Appendix 5: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form (DEI147). Required with

Statement of Proposals Submission)

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EXHIBIT A – Site Map – 1623 Pleasant Street

EXHIBIT B – Site Photos – 1623 Pleasant Street

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EXHIBIT C – American Structurepoint Structural Engineering Inspection

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Appendix 1: Ordinance No. 93-2016, Applicability of Prevailing Wage Rates to City Development Agreements

Appendix 2: Offeror Corporate and Contact Information (REQUIRED)

ATTACHMENT 2 TO RFP

OFFEROR CORPORATE

AND CONTACT

INFORMATION

The Offeror shall use this document ONLY and not substitute another format.

Submittals for this RFP are accepted from single legal entities (e.g., corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, limited liability partnership). The Offeror’s legal entity type, as identified in Exhibit C, must be in effect at the time of submittal (as documented in the Affidavit of Accuracy & Signature Page and accompanying documentation of signatory authorization) and shall be evident if awarded a contract from this competition.

Instructions: Provide the following information about the Offeror to this RFP.

Date:

(month, day and year)

LEGAL NAME OF

OFFEROR

Offeror’s City of Cincinnati SBE/MBE/WBE Certification Status (mark all applicable categories with an X):

( ) City of Cincinnati SBE ( ) City of Cincinnati MBE ( ) City of Cincinnati WBE

( ) City of Cincinnati ELBE ( ) City of Cincinnati SLBE

Offeror’s Corporate Office Business Address and Telephone Number

Offeror’s Local Office Business Address and Telephone Number

Offeror’s contact person who can respond authoritatively to any questions about this submittal:

Name: ____________________________ Title: _____________________ Tel.: ______________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: (if different than above) __________________________________________________

Type of organization (mark with an X):

( ) Corporation ( ) Sole Proprietor ( ) Limited Liability Company

( ) Limited Liability Partnership ( ) Other (Specify):

1. Organization

A. How many years has Offeror been in business performing the work as described in this RFP?

B. How many years has Offeror been in business under its present business name?

C. Under what other or former names has Offeror operated?

D. If Offeror is a corporation, please indicate:

Date of incorporation:

State of incorporation:

President’s name:

Vice-President’s name(s):

Secretary’s name:

Treasurer’s name:

E. If Offeror is a partnership, please indicate:

Date of organization:

Type of partnership (if applicable):

Name(s) of general partners:

F. If Offeror is a sole proprietorship, please indicate:

Name of owner:

G. If Offeror is a limited liability company, please indicate:

Name(s) of managing members:

H. If the form of Offeror is other than those listed above, describe it and name the principals:

I. Is the Offeror related to another entity as a parent, subsidiary or affiliate?

(Please indicate answer with an “X”)

Yes ( ) No ( )

If yes, give names and addresses of all affiliated parent and/or subsidiary companies. Indicate which companies are subsidiaries.

J. List the type of work the Offeror customarily performs with its own workforce.

K. List the type of work customarily subcontracted to others.

L. List of geographic area(s) in which the Offeror does business.

2. Judgments

A. Has the Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof had any judgments entered against it/him/her within the past ten (10) years for breach of contracts for governmental or non-governmental work?

B. If yes, provide details on any such judgment.

3. Contract Compliance

A. Has Offeror been found to be in substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any prior contract(s) with the City of Cincinnati?

B. If yes, provide details on any such instance.

C. Only answer the following question if Offeror has not contracted with the City in the past five (5) years.

Has Offeror been found to be in substantial noncompliance with the terms and conditions of prior contracts with another public body?

D. If yes, provide details on any such instance.

4. Convictions

A. Has Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof been convicted within the past ten (10) years of a crime related to governmental or non-governmental construction or contracting?

B. If yes, provide details on any such conviction.

5. Debarment

A. Is the Offeror or any officer, director or owner thereof currently debarred pursuant to an established debarment procedure from bidding or contracting by any public body, agency of another state or agency of the federal government?

B. If yes, provide details.

6. Contract Execution History

A. Has the Offeror ever failed to enter into a contract in the past ten (10) years when the Offeror was the selected applicant?

B. If yes, give complete circumstances for each occurrence on a separate sheet(s) of paper.

Appendix 3: Affidavit of Accuracy and Signature Page (REQUIRED)

ATTACHMENT 3 TO RFP

AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY & SIGNATURE PAGE

The undersigned swears or affirms under the penalty of perjury that the Offeror, its agents, servants and/or employees, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, have not in any way colluded with anyone for and on behalf of the Offeror to gain an unfair advantage over others, nor have they colluded with anyone for and on behalf of the Offeror, or themselves, to gain any favoritism in the award of any contract resulting from this

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (“RFP”).

The undersigned further swears or affirms, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that the information contained in the submittal to this RFP (“Submittal”), all attachments, exhibits and forms, is true and complete, and that the Offeror has not omitted any fact necessary to make the information contained in the submittal to this RFP not misleading.

The Offeror’s submittal shall constitute a representation on its part that the Offeror (a) has reviewed and thoroughly understands the scope of work, terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and draft agreement; (b) has made due inquiry to the City as to the existence of any addenda issued in connection with this RFP; (c) is satisfied that it has received any and all such addenda and has taken the contents thereof into consideration when preparing and submitting the Submittal; (d) understands all addenda will be issued via the City website and (d) accepts full and complete responsibility for the receipt of any and all such addenda and waives any claim of mistake or error in this Submittal based upon its failure, in fact, to have received any one or more addenda. The Offeror’s failure to receive any addenda shall in no event relieve the Offeror from any responsibility for incorporating the provisions of the addenda into its Submittal. Addenda, upon issuance by City, shall be deemed to have become a part of this RFP to the same extent as if set fourth fully therein.

Full, Legal Name of Offeror

Name of Authorized Representative1 Title of Authorized Representative1

Signature of Authorized Representative1 Date

State of: ___________________

County of:

Sworn to and subscribed in my presence this day of , 2025 by

My commission expires:

Notary Public

1Offeror must attach documentation of signatory authorization appropriate to the Offeror’s legal entity type, as identified in Attachment 1. Such documentation includes: corporate resolution (for corporations); operating agreement indicating authorized signatory(ies) (for LLCs); partnership agreement setting out who can act for the partnership (for partnerships).

FORM DEI 147 (REQUIRED)

CITY OF CINCINNATI

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PROGRAM

Adopted by Ordinance Nos. 331-1999 and 235-2013.

This form is designed to provide an evaluation of your policies and practices relating to the extension of equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Ordinances of the City of Cincinnati and the rules and regulations pursuant thereto provide for contract compliance inspection of personnel policies and practices relating to designated contracts with the City including contracts for construction, labor, services, materials, supplies, equipment, leases, loan and concession agreements.

Completion of this Report is one of the steps which demonstrates compliance with the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program. Responsibility for demonstrating compliance with the Program by the contractor and his subcontractor rests with the contractor or subcontractors. Such a demonstration is a prerequisite for continued eligibility for bidding on City of Cincinnati contracts.

Your company’s failure to demonstrate sincere efforts to comply with the City's EEO Program may result in the following action(s) being taken against your company.

1) Refusal of all future bids or proposals for any contract with the city or its boards or commissions until such time as the contractor demonstrates that there has been established and there shall be carried out all the provisions of the program.

2) Cancellation of the contract. In a case in which there is substantial or a material violation of the compliance procedures herein set forth or as may be provided for by the contract, appropriate proceedings may be brought to enforce those provisions, including the enjoining, within applicable law, of contractors, subcontractors, or other organizations, individuals or groups who prevent or seek to prevent, directly or indirectly, compliance with the policy as herein provided.

PROCEDURE

You must complete Form DEI 147 prior to award of a bid/contract. You cannot receive an award without having Form DEI 147 approved by the City’s Department of Economic Inclusion.

Please complete and return pages one (1), three (3), four (4) and six (6) to:

Department of Economic Inclusion For further information call: (513) 352-3144 805 Central Avenue, Suite 610 Two Centennial Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

FAILURE TO SUBMIT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ON FORM DEI

147 WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF NOTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF

ECONOMIC INCLUSION SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OF YOUR

BID/CONTRACT AS BENG NON-RESPONSIVE.

Company Name:

Date:

Revised 10/18/2024

Exhibit 5

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

During the performance of this contract, the contractor…