Request for Proposals for the sale and redevelopment of Parcels P-16C-2 and P-16C-3 in the Charlestown Urban Renewal Area

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for Proposals for the sale and redevelopment of Parcels P-16C-2 and P-16C-3 in the Charlestown Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass. R-55 with addresses of 0 Bunker Hill Street and 0 Mead Street, Charlestown

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”), doing business as the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”), is soliciting responses to a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the redevelopment of Parcels P-16C-2 and P-16C-3, vacant land located in the Charlestown Urban Renewal Area, Project No. Mass. R-55(the “Property”), and also referred to as 0 Bunker Hill Street and 0 Mead Street (Assessor’s Parcel Identification Numbers 02-00751-000 and 02-00736-000), Charlestown. The Property is approximately 4,764 square feet. This public offering is made available to all interested parties who have the ability to undertake the redevelopment and complete it without undue delay. The most advantageous proposal from a responsive and responsible proponent, taking into consideration price and other evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP, shall be recommended to the BPDA Board for Tentative Designation as the redeveloper of the Property. This RFP offers proponents an opportunity to submit proposals to redevelop the Property for abutter open space use, including as landscaped open space, greenspace buffering or area appropriate terraced gardening for surrounding abutters. A disposition price of $72,000.00, which is the appraised value, is being sought for the Property. The Property is being offered as is, without warranty of any kind, express or implied. If concerned about the Property’s condition, legal or physical access and the maintenance thereof, property lines or boundaries or any other matter affecting the Property, prospective proponents should investigate and conduct whatever due diligence and inspection they deem necessary. RFP availability: The RFP package will be available starting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 on the BPDA Procurement Portal at www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement Proposals must be submitted as instructed and returned directly to the attention of: Teresa Polhemus, BPDA Secretary, c/o Municipal Protective Services Desk, 12 Channel Street 1st Floor, South Boston, by Tuesday, May 18, 2021, no later than 12:00 PM. Late proposals will not be accepted. The Municipal Protective Services Officer is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Proponents dropping off proposals in person, proponents are strongly encouraged to comply with City of Boston COVID-19 guidance by practicing social distancing and wearing a face covering. The opening of proposals received by the deadline will take place on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 12:30 pm (the “Proposal Opening Time”). The BPDA will hold a virtual proposal opening by live-streaming and recording the event following current COVID-19 guidance. Proponents can access the live-streamed RFP opening via a link that will be emailed to all registered plan holders and published on the BPDA website prior to the opening date. Proposal submission fee: A Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000.00) submission fee is required, payable by certified/treasurer/cashier check; made payable to the Boston Redevelopment Authority; and enclosed with a flash drive containing the submitted proposal. For more information about this Request for Proposals contact Reay L. Pannesi, Senior Real Estate Development Officer, at (617) 918-6239 or via email to: Reay.L.Pannesi@boston.gov

Brian Connolly, Chief Procurement Officer