Downtown Development and TIF Plan Update

The Township of Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking qualified consultants to update its Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plan through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). The procurement focuses on extending the life of the current DDA TIF Plan, which was originally adopted in 2012 and is set to expire in 2032. Key deliverables include preparing a comprehensive 20-year Downtown Development Plan compliant with Act 197 of 1975, creating a new Tax Increment Financing Plan, developing visual streetscape renderings, establishing project timelines, generating cost estimates, and identifying potential funding sources. The project will specifically target the east-central portion of Grosse Ile Township along Macomb Street between Meridian Road and East River Road. Proposal evaluation will be based on four critical areas: relevant streetscape design experience (25 points), reliability and qualifications (30 points), references demonstrating communication and compliance (25 points), and cost competitiveness (20 points). The RFP timeline indicates a proposal deadline of June 23rd, 2025, with bid opening on June 24th, 2025, and an anticipated notice to proceed on July 25th, 2025.

While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the document suggests a comprehensive approach to downtown development that may be favorable to local or small businesses. The project requires integrating existing planning documents, including the 2012 Downtown Development and TIF Plan, 2020 DDA Master Plan, and 2025 Township Master Plan Update. The consultant will be expected to incorporate Complete Streets principles and develop strategic documents that include gateway enhancements, pedestrian facilities, and potential art installations. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project—which involves detailed visual and strategic planning—suggests a significant professional services contract. The successful consultant will need to demonstrate expertise in municipal planning, urban design, and tax increment financing strategies, with a particular focus on creating implementable, forward-looking development plans for the township's downtown area.