2026-GEN-1

WARD 7 SCATTERED LAND BANK PARCEL

REDEVELOPMENT

City of Cleveland

Department of Economic Development

601 Lakeside Ave

Cleveland, OH 44114

RELEASE DATE: October 7, 2026

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: undefined

RESPONSE DEADLINE: November 6, 2026, 5:00 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/clevelandoh

City of Cleveland

Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcel Redevelopment

I. Introduction

II. Project Details

III. Evaluation Phases

IV. Vendor Submissions

V. General Terms and Conditions

Attachments:

A - Ward 7 Fact Sheet

B - (Compressed) Ward 7 LB RFP_Map

C - Ward 7 LB RFP Parcel List

#2026-GEN-1

Title: Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcel Redevelopment

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

Project Dashboard

Project Name Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank

Parcels RFP RFP Issue Date

October 7, 2026

Primary Objective

Multi and Single-Family site assembly and infill Submission Deadline November 6, 2026

Land Value

Fair Market Value Anticipated Decision

Date

November 30, 2026

Submission Platform

OpenGov Primary Contact AssetRedevelopment @clevelandohio.gov

Context

Approximately 166 parcels owned by the City of Cleveland Land Bank within Ward 7 are being targeted for development via this RFP. Encompassing portions of Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City, Tremont, Stockyards, Clark-

Fulton, and the Cuyahoga Valley, this Ward’s available Land Bank land is positioned for residential infill development. These parcels, with a median square footage of 3,023 sq ft, total over 13 acres of land in the City’s near west side. With approximately 105 parcels located in Land Bank designated Market Rate areas and 61 parcels in Opportunity Market areas, the City is positioning this land for residential infill development with land bank sale proceeds intended to support other policy goals like affordable housing. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for development of their chosen parcels alongside bids[1] for the purchase of those parcels.

Project Goal(s)

• Return City Land Bank Parcels to productive residential use

• Increase housing options while complementing existing urban design

• Develop capital deployable citywide to establish a housing portfolio that maximizes social benefit

• Solicit a broad range of proposals to identify each parcel’s best possible use through an open and transparent process

• Reduce the City’s long-term maintenance burden and improve the quality of life for neighborhoods of existing land bank parcels

[1] Submitted bids will remain sealed

1.2. Background

Site Information

An interactive map and a list of available parcels including acreage, frontage, zoning, and market information for each parcel are included as attachments to this RFP’s OpenGov listing. In addition to this parcel information, a

Ward 7 Fact Sheet, detailing Ward demographic and socio-economic data, is available from the Center for

Community Solutions linked here.

mailto:assetredevelopment@clevelandohio.gov mailto:assetredevelopment@clevelandohio.gov https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65b81e782aad6c23bc60217d/68a6072279119f4c1a6c7924_7_Ward%207%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Incentive Toolkit

The City of Cleveland provides a residential property tax abatement for new housing construction. The city has also partnered with LISC to provide financing through the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF). See more information and find out if you qualify for City subsidy options here.

Community Uses

While the primary goal of this RFP is to turn publicly owned parcels back into homes again, the City recognizes the desire for and benefits of community gardens and greenspace. Any group wishing to use a parcel in this RFP for a community garden or other nature-based solution is encouraged to respond with a letter of intent and an identified non-profit sponsor.

1.3. Timeline

Request for Qualifications Released October 7, 2026

Submission Deadline November 6, 2026, 5:00pm

Final Selection November 30, 2026 https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/community-development/programs-services/tax-abatement https://www.liscfundmanagement.org/cleveland-housing-investment-fund https://makeitincleveland.org/

2. Project Details

2.1. Scope of Work Requirements

Category Specification Compliance Level

Technical Residential infill development Strongly Preferred

Technical 2/3+ family density where possible Preferred

Technical Community uses like gardens or greenspace Supported

Property Transfer Purchase of each parcel at or above Cleveland Land Bank Fair

Market Value as determined by the Cleveland Board of Control Mandatory

Economic Inclusion Exhibited and documented MBE, FSB, CSB participation and

Cleveland Resident Hiring in contracting for design, due diligence, and construction

Mandatory (if

Community Benefits

Agreement requirements are triggered) Financial Competitive bid at time of submission Mandatory

Sustainability Innovative approaches to sustainability, stormwater management, and increasing Cleveland’s tree canopy and willingness to partner with area organizations to achieve these goals

Preferred

2.2. Submission Requirements and Scoring

All proposals and accompanying bids should be submitted via the City’s OpenGov portal. Submissions received outside of this portal will be rejected, and the sender will be directed to re-submit via OpenGov. Upon closure of the submission window, all proposals/bids will be evaluated relative to the strength of the proposed development, its alignment with the goals and requirements listed within this RFP, and the value of the accompanying sealed bid.

Comparable sales are compelling justifications of price in the accompanying bid. Responses will be scored by the

City’s Asset Redevelopment Team and Ward 7-relevant Neighborhood Investment Managers and Neighborhood

Planners. The City encourages all interested parties to submit a response, including individuals/teams with limited or emerging development experience. In unique cases, where one or more submission requirement is not applicable to a given respondent, responses should speak to plans to address related, anticipated challenges.

The goal of this RFP is to maximize value of the available parcels. That value may be considered as monetary or through the advancement of the City’s goals regarding social health and wellbeing. Therefore, responses are scored on a combination of bid price, the content of the technical proposal, and its alignment with the City’s long-term goals.

2.3. RFP Submission

Required Section Scoring

Weight Deliverables Max

Pages

Profile and Executive

Summary

10 1) Contact info and specific proposed roles and responsibilities for all anticipated project team firms and members; 2)

Project summary

Development

Qualifications

20 1) Minimum of 2 completed projects of similar scope and complexity including project description, project team’s role, capital stack, and images; 2) 3 references[1]

Technical Proposal 20 1) Alignment with project goal(s) and Scope of Work; 2) Proposed or example site plans, floor plans, and conceptual renderings[2]; 3)

Implementation schedule

Financial Qualifications 20 1) Verifiable proof of funds; 2) Demonstrated experience securing funding and/or engaging local lenders; 3) Proof of good financial and tax standing

Bid 30 1) Value of the enclosed bid relative to Fair Market Value for the parcel(s) and other received bids

Total 100 9

[1] References may not include City of Cleveland employees [2] Respondents may include past project examples and explain necessary modifications to fit proposed sites.

2.4. Contact Information

Contact Information

Questions related to the RFP should be directed to AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov.

mailto:AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov

3. Evaluation Phases

N o.

Evaluation Criteria Scori ng

Meth od

Weig ht

(Point s)

1. Profile and Executive Summary (Max Pages: 1)

1) Contact info and specific proposed roles and responsibilities for all anticipated project team firms and members; 2) Project summary

Points

Based

(10% of

Total)

2. Development Qualifications (Max Pages: 2)

1) Minimum of 2 completed projects of similar scope and complexity including project description, project team’s role, capital stack, and images; 2) 3 references[1]

[1] References may not include City of Cleveland employees

Points

Based

(20% of

Total)

3. Technical Proposal (Max Pages: 3)

1) Alignment with project goal(s) and Scope of Work; 2) Proposed or example site plans, floor plans, and conceptual renderings[1]; 3) Implementation schedule

[1] Respondents may include past project examples and explain necessary modifications to fit proposed sites.

Points

Based

(20% of

Total)

4. Financial Qualifications (Max Pages: 2)

1) Verifiable proof of funds; 2) Demonstrated experience securing funding and/or engaging local lenders;

3) Proof of good financial and tax standing

Points

Based

(20% of

Total)

5. Bid (Max Pages: 1)

1) Value of the enclosed bid relative to Fair Market Value for the parcel(s) and other received bids

Points

Based

(30% of

Total)

4. Vendor Submissions

4.1. Respondent Submittals (without Bid)*

Please Upload your COMPLETE response, including any and all required forms listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments.

(Do not upload bid information here)

*Response required

4.2. Separate Bid Proposal*

Confirm that your bid is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

*Response required

4.3. I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.*

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

5. General Terms and Conditions

Communications – Project Teams considering responding to this RFP are required to conduct preparation of their submissions with professional integrity and are prohibited from communicating with any member of City staff, the Evaluation Team, or other project representatives outside of the formal process outlined in this RFP. Questions related to the RFP should be directed to AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov. Media

Inquiries should be directed to jramospantoja@clevelandohio.gov.

Expenses - The City accepts no liability for the costs and expenses incurred by firms or Project Teams responding to this RFP.

City Rights - The City reserves the right to cancel/alter the RFP process at any time and reject any and all submissions. The City shall have no liability to any firm arising out of such cancellation, alteration, or rejection. The City reserves the right to waive minor variations in the selection process. The City reserves the right to contact references who are not listed in the firm’s submission and investigate the qualifications of the firms or individuals identified in the submission.

Public Disclosure - All documentation and submittals provided to the City may be considered public documents under applicable laws and may be subject to disclosure. Firms recognize and agree that the City will not be responsible or liable in any way for any loss firms may suffer from the lawful disclosure of information or materials to third parties.

Qualified List – Responding Project Teams may be selected to join the City’s Qualified Developer List as a Qualified Developer eligible to commence negotiations on other City-owned sites. Inclusion of a Qualified Developer on the Qualified List will mean only that the City may commence negotiations with that Qualified Developer regarding future sites. The city will send a written notification to commence negotiations if a Qualified Developer is matched to a future site. Inclusion of Qualified Developers on the Qualified List does not guarantee that any Qualified

Developer will be selected to develop a site or sites. Inclusion of a Qualified Developer on the Qualified List will not create any rights on the

Qualified Developer’s part. The city will publish the Qualified List on its website. All determinations with regard to eligibility for the Qualified

List (including, but not limited to, any determinations regarding the experience, capability, capacity, or financial resources of potential Qualified

Developers; the addition of Qualified Developers to the Qualified List; or the removal of Qualified Developers from the Qualified List) shall be at the sole discretion of the city. The City reserves the right to discontinue the Qualified List at any time. The City’s inclusion of a Qualified

Developer on the Qualified List does not necessarily relieve such Qualified Developer from any City required reviews if such Qualified

Developer is ultimately selected to receive a site or sites. Each Applicant has a continuing obligation, prior to and after placement on the

Qualified List, to update the city regarding any material changes to information that such Applicant has provided to the City within 30 days of any such material changes, including, but not limited to material changes to information regarding investigations, subpoenas, and changes of

Principal(s). Failure of any Applicant to update the City on such material changes may result in the Applicant's disqualification from consideration for inclusion on the Qualified List or, if the Applicant is already on the Qualified List, the removal of the Applicant from the

Qualified List. The City reserves the right to utilize the Qualified List for other City purposes as the City deems fit.

5. General Terms and Conditions