Industrial-Manufacturing Development Opportunity RFP #26-0924.pdf

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CITY OF BAY CITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY RFP #26-0924

Proposals must be received in the Purchasing Department prior to 2:00 p.m. on the proposal due date. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on the proposal due date will be returned to the proposer unopened.

Proposals Due: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Mark Sealed Proposal Envelope: Industrial/Manufacturing Development Opportunity RFP #26-

The City of Bay City is soliciting sealed proposals for: Industrial/Manufacturing Development Opportunity RFP #26-0924

To obtain an official copy of the proposal documents, please visit www.BidNetDirect.com.

Before the Proposal due date, it is the vendor’s responsibility to check the www.BidNetDirect.com system for any Addendums that may have been issued.

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Bay City at the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue, Room 304, Bay City, MI, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, All Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for the Industrial/Manufacturing Development Opportunity RFP #26-0924 all in accordance with the proposal documents, and as otherwise set forth herein.

The City of Bay City has absolutely reserved the right and prerogative to reject any or all Proposals as well as to waive any irregularities and informalities. The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to a responsible and responsive proposer whom the City Commission, in its sole discretion and judgment, determines will be in the best interest of the City of Bay City.

NOTE: The City of Bay City does not accept sealed Proposals via fax or e-mail.

August 2025

INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Bay City, MI

1. Overview ………………………………………………….… 3

2. Property Profile ………………………………………… 4

3. Available Incentives ……………………………………. 5

4. Details ………………………………………………………… 6

5. Proposal Requirements …………………………….… 7

6. RFP Purpose & Response ………………….………… 8

7. Proposal Evaluation ……………………….…………… 9

8. Overview of Process …………………………………… 10

9. Disclosure …………………………………………………… 11

10. Legal Description of Property ……………………… 12

11. Utility Information ……………………………………… 13-14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUEST

Bay City, Michigan

The City of Bay City invites experienced developers to submit proposals for the purchase and development of a 7.52-acre vacant site, zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) / M-2

(General Industrial). This is a rare opportunity to acquire a property in a location that offers connectivity, community appeal, and growth potential.

Located directly across from a newly upgraded public park, the site offers a high-quality setting for employees and visitors. With strong transportation access and proximity to regional industry, this property is ideal for a flagship industrial project. It is the City’s intent to enter into a purchase agreement by Land Contract with a developer.

Upon completion of performance requirements of the developer under the terms of the Land

Contract, the City will transfer title to the 7.52-acre parcel by quit claim deed. The City will consider subordinating its interest in the Land

Contract to that of a lending institution to finance the development of the project.

The most competitive proposals will include the following:

1. Consistency with the City vision for the site and in line with the Master Plan

2. Quality design and construction

3. A sound financing structure

4. A fair market return to the City for the price of the land

OVERVIEW

Zoning Summary: Currently, zoned M-1 Light Industrial/M-2 General Industrial. Staff would support rezoning of the property, either using a PUD process or through a larger Planning process that amends the zoning in this area to anticipate development along Woodside and First Street. Ensure quality design through working closely with a developer through the site approval process.

Site Address: 1325 N Farragut, Bay City, MI 48708; Located just outside of Downtown bounded by Woodside on the north, Sherman Street on the east, 1st Street on the south and Monroe to the west.

Tax ID: 09-160-021-279-007-00

Site Land Area: 7.52-acre

Utilities: Connections to the sanitary sewer are available along Woodside, Grant, Farragut and First Street. Connections to city water services are available off Woodside, Farragut and Grant. Tap fees are required by City ordinance.

Appraised Value (2022): $419,000

Environmental: Completed Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

PROPERTY PROFILE

AVAILABLE INCENTIVES

This site potentially qualifies for incentives

BROWNFIELD

Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended.

Brownfield incentives assist in addressing contamination on sites that can hinder development.

Brownfield assistance consists of Tax

Increment Financing (TIFA) or potential grants and loans through the city or state.

This incentive facilitates the implementation of brownfield plans to promote revitalization, redevelopment and reuse of blighted or functionally obsolete properties.

The Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption

Certificate, provides an incentive to encourage new investment in industrial buildings and research and development laboratories, including land improvements, machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures.

If a certificate is issued by the City and approved by the State Tax Commission, the property taxes for real or personal property will be approximately 50% of the taxes that would otherwise be payable. The duration of the certificate is for 1-12 years

INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES

TAX EXEMPTION

Public Act 198 of 1974 as amended

WHY THIS SITE?

The City's Master Plan calls for well-designed, economically sustainable, and high-quality industrial development that creates jobs, strengthens the tax base, and enhances community vitality.

Successful proposals will include:

Quality Design & Construction

Sound Financing & Timelines

Community Benefit

Fair Market Purchase Price

- Strategic Zoning: M-1/M-2 allows for a range of light and general industrial uses.

- Prime Size: 7.52 acres - ideal for a significant facility or campus.

- Great Location: Near commercial corridors, minutes from major highways.

- City Support: Business-friendly environment.

- Competitive Value: Appraised at $419,000 in 2022.

DETAILS

The City's Vision

Proposals must include the following elements:

1. Proposal Narrative – Provide a description of the project including the type of business, square footage of building(s), number of jobs created, amount of investment, and other unique aspects of the proposal. Describe how the proposed project relates to the vision, goals, and objectives that the City has for the site.

a. Preliminary site plan (with clear demarcation of land uses and scale).

b. Preliminary building design(s) and elevations.

c. Proposed project scheduled and list of concurrent projects.

2. Developer’s Experience – Documentation of experience and qualifications in designing, constructing, and industrial and/or manufacturing developments; company profile with qualifications of principals and identification of project team; sample designs, pictures, promotional materials, and newspaper and/or magazine articles.

3. References – Documentation of references including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of other municipalities where the developer has worked and banks or other financial institutions that have provided financial assistance to the Developer or have participated financially in any of the Developer’s major projects during the past five years.

4. Financial Capability – Provide a letter from a financial institution verifying financial capability to undertake this project. The City reserves the right to request additional information as part of the evaluation process. Additional information may include audited financial reports, company reports, and a letter of credit from a recognized financial institution or similar documentation of financial commitments.

5. Proposed Purchase Price for Land – The City shall use this information as a tool to assess the

Developer’s seriousness and capability to design, construct, and market the project.

6. Proposed Infrastructure Installation Schedule – This information shall include the amount of infrastructure to be installed and time period.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Vision Statement - How the site will be transformed and aligned with the Master Plan.

Concept Plan - Site layout, architectural style, and intended uses.

Development Team Profile - Key personnel, experience, and track record.

Infrastructure Plan - Utilities, site improvements, and phasing.

Financial Approach - Sources/uses of funds, financing commitments, and pro forma.

Implementation Schedule - Milestones from purchase to completion.

RFP PURPOSE and RESPONSE

RFP PURPOSE:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being released to solicit interest from a qualified development company, to develop an industrial or manufacturing operation near Downtown Bay City, Michigan. It is the City’s intent to enter into a purchase agreement with a developer who will promptly install the infrastructure and prepare this site for development.

Objectives of the RFP:

1. To receive a Purchase Offer for the project site.

2. To identify a potential developer with a strong history for completing similar projects.

This RFP is being distributed and administered by the City of Bay City. All inquiries regarding this RFP must be in writing to:

SUSAN CARMIEN, PURCHASING MANAGER

CITY OF BAY CITY

301 WASHINGTON AVENUE

BAY CITY, MI 48708

PH.: 989-894-8115

EMAIL: Scarmien@baycitymi.gov

All questions regarding this RFP must be received by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025. No questions requiring an addendum will be answered after this date. Communications regarding this solicitation with other personnel in the City may result in your firm being declared ineligible to participate.

RFP RESPONSE:

All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response to this solicitation, any oral presentations requiring supplementing and/or clarifying a developer’s proposal, and/or reasonable demonstrations which may be, at its discretion, required by the City shall be the sole responsibility of the firm submitting a proposal.

Five copies of the proposal shall be submitted in a SEALED envelope or container, clearly labeled Industrial/Manufacturing Development Opportunity RFP #26-0924 with the proposers name and address and delivered to the Purchasing Office, Room 304 or mailed to: City of Bay City, Purchasing Department, Room 304, 301 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708 on or before 2:00 PM (local time) Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Proposals will not be accepted by telephone, facsimile machine, or e-mail.

mailto:Scarmien@baycitymi.gov

Proposals will be evaluated utilizing the following point system:

EVALUATION CRITERIA

PERCENTAGE

Proposal submission – quality and completeness relative to the description given in the RFP

Developer’s experience, qualifications, and references 10

Developer's demonstrated financial capability to implement this project in a timely manner. Financial capability is demonstrated by tangible and credible documentation such as evidence of lender’s commitment or other similar commitments to finance the proposed project.

Developer's approach to the project, including the proposed time frame to install all infrastructures necessary to prepare the site for the entire development.

Developer's financial consideration for the property. 25

Total 100

The City of Bay City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to waive any irregularities therein, if in the interest of the City of Bay City. The decision to reject any or all proposals shall not be a basis for any right, claim or cause of action by submitters against the City of Bay City or any of its agents or employees. City and selected developer will negotiate the final project details.

Once a development agreement is finalized, the City intends to turn control of the property and project over to the developer under the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement. The City intends this project to be a privately funded and owned development.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION

OVERVIEW OF PROCESS

The time frame for review will consist of the City’s evaluation of proposals, schedule of interviews and/or presentations of the short-listed developers (as required), final selection of the developer, preparation of documents, and submittal to City Commission for approval. Based on the information obtained, the City intends to identify one developer to design and construct the development. The City shall select a developer and begin negotiating a written development agreement. It is estimated the process to select a firm and recommend that firm to the City Commission will take approximately four to six weeks.

Preference will be given to a developer that is willing to purchase the property “as is” and is able to commit to the installation of all infrastructure (roads, water, sanitary sewer, appropriate street lighting, electric, and storm sewer) within two years from date of close.

The information in this RFP is believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is being made by the property owner, City of Bay City, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The prospective purchaser is fully and solely responsible for any due diligence or investigation that needs to be done in order to make a fully informed purchase decision for this property. Prospective Purchasers are expected to establish their own opinion as to the feasibility of this development opportunity and the risks associated with purchasing the property.

The City of Bay City reserves the right, as its sole discretion, to reject any and all offers to purchase the property and/or to terminate discussions with any party at any time with or without notice. This offering is made subject to omissions, corrections of errors, change of price or other terms, prior sale or withdrawal from the market without notice. The City of Bay City shall have no legal commitment or obligation to any purchaser reviewing the enclosed materials, performing additional investigation and/or making an offer to purchase the property unless and until a binding written agreement for the purchase of the property has been fully executed, delivered, and approved by the City of Bay City and any conditions to the owner’s obligations there under have been satisfied or waived.

DISCLOSURE

LOTS 3 THRU 17 BLK 47 THEREOF & ALSO N 75 FT OF LOTS 1,2 BLK 47 THEREOF & ALSO LOT 18

EX N 68 FT BLK 47 & ALSO LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 1 LOWER SAGINAW ALSO E 1/2 VAC VAN BUREN ST

ADJ THRTO & ALSO LOTS 3 THRU 11 & LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 48 DANIEL H FITZHUGHS SUB OF

OUTLOTS 1,2,3,4 FITZHUGH, FRASER, BIRNEY & WALKERS ADD TO LOWER SAGINAW & THAT PT

OF VAC GRANT ST BD BY SD BLKS & ALSO THAT PORTION OF LAND AS DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL

OF LAND IN LOWER SAGINAW VIZ: COM ON THE SE COR LOT 9 BLK 1 SD ADD BEING THE N LI 1ST

ST TH W ALG SD N LI 1ST ST 320 FT TH N 167.52 FT TH E PAR TO N LI 1ST ST 135 FT TO A POINT

25 FT W OF W LI VAC VANBUREN ST TH N 00D08M40S W 277.95 FT TO S LI WOODSIDE AVE TH E

ALG S LI WOODSIDE AVE 55 FT TO C/L VAC VANBUREN ST TH S ALG SD C/L 345.47 FT M/L TO A

POINT 100 FT N OF N LI 1ST ST TH E ALG N LI LOT 8 BLK 1 SD ADD IF EXT 130 FT TO E LI SD ADD &

100 FT N OF POB TH S 100 FT TO POB BEING LOTS 8 & 9 BLK 1 & PT OF LOTS 1 THRU 6 & PT OF

LOTS 10 THRU 13 & ALL OF LOTS 7, 8 & 9 BLK 2 LOWER SAGINAW ALSO THAT PT OF VAC

VANBUREN ST & VAC ALLEY WITHIN & ALSO THAT PORTION OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL

OF LAND IN LOWER SAGINAW VIZ: COM ON THE SE COR LOT 9 BLK 1 SD ADD BEING THE N LI 1ST

ST TH W ALG SD N LI 1ST ST 320 FT TH N 167.52 FT TH E PAR TO N LI 1ST ST 135 FT TO A POINT

25 FT W OF W LI VAC VANBUREN ST TH N 00D08M40S W 277.95 FT TO S LI WOODSIDE AVE TH E

ALG S LI WOODSIDE AVE 55 FT TO C/L VAC VANBUREN ST TH S ALG SD C/L 345.47 FT M/L TO A

POINT 100 FT N OF N LI 1ST ST TH E ALG N LI LOT 8 BLK 1 SD ADD IF EXT 130 FT TO E LI SD ADD &

100 FT N OF POB TH S 100 FT TO POB BEING LOTS 8 & 9 BLK 1 & PT OF LOTS 1 THRU 6 & PT OF

LOTS 10 THRU 13 & ALL OF LOTS 7, 8 & 9 BLK 2 LOWER SAGINAW ALSO THAT PT OF VAC

VANBUREN ST & VAC ALLEY WITHIN & ALSO THAT PORTION OF LAND DESCRIBED AS COM 40 FT

W OF SE COR LOT 10 BLK 2 LOWER SAGINAW TH W 190 FT ALG N LI 1ST ST TH N 167.52 FT TH E

PAR WITH N LI 1ST ST 190 FT TH S 167.52 FT TO POB BEING PT OF LOTS 10 THRU 13 SD BLK 2 &

PT OF LOTS 5 THRU 8 BLK 3 LOWER SAGINAW & VAC JACKSON ST WITHIN.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

UTITILITES

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