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Request for Proposals: Development of Market Rate Housing on County Owned Land (Cumberland, MD)

Agency: Allegany County
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Opps ID: NBD15230651806701293
Posted Date: Apr 21, 2023
Due Date: Jun 30, 2023
Source: https://www.alleganygov.org/bi...
Bid Title: Request for Proposals: Development of Market Rate Housing on County Owned Land (Cumberland, MD)
Category: General Government
Status: Open
Bid Recipient: Adam Strott

Description:
Project Overview

In order to attract and retain a qualified workforce, Allegany County is seeking to leverage 11.92 acres of real estate that it owns in Cumberland, MD, to spur new market-rate housing for current and future residents. In keeping with its image as an affordable community, the target housing price range for Allegany County is between $200,000 to $250,000 per unit. Given the recent inflationary pressures placed on the construction sector, reaching these target home costs are not feasible without local government intervention.

To mitigate high construction costs, the County will act as development partner and conduct all planning, design, engineering and construction in preparation of the site for said new housing units. This includes infrastructure (water, sewer, electricity, telecommunications, gas, roads), neighborhood improvements (sidewalks, signage, light standards) and administration (zoning approval, new roads approval, subdivision, legal framework). The goal is to mitigate almost all costs to the developer other than the construction of the units themselves, so that 1) the per unit price remains affordable to current residents and 2) that the neighborhood generates ample market demand, due to its modernity and livability. ECD wants to make the construction, sale and transfer of each new home a seamless process for the developer or developers chosen for this community.

How to Bid

During the initial period of the bid opening, all potential bidders may ask questions until Monday, May 22, 2023. All questions will be answered in a timely manner that corresponds with Allegany County Procurement Policy and the Maryland Procurement Manual, and shall be published within 48 hours of the close of questioning, with all questions to be published as an addendum no later than close of business (4:00 PM EDT) of Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Bids will no longer be accepted after the close of the bid period, which is Friday, June 30, at close of business (4:00 PM EDT). Once all bids have been received, they will be unsealed and sent to the review committee the following Monday, July 3, 2023. The review committee will take three weeks to review all bids and select winners. The target date for announcing the winners will be Thursday, July 28, 2023. However, depending on the volume of bids received, this may be subject to change, but will be clearly communicated.

Bid packets must be submitted both digitally and physically no later than Friday, June 30, 2023, by end of business 4:00 PM EDT.

Physical bid packets postmarked by June 30th will be accepted. Those that are not will be disqualified. Please send physical copies to:

Attn: Economic Development - OAHS Bid

701 Kelly Road, Suite 400

Cumberland, MD 21502

Digital copies must be sent to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address..

Publication Date/Time:
4/21/2023 11:30 AM
Closing Date/Time:
6/30/2023 4:00 PM
Addendum Date/Time:
05/24/2023
Contact Person:
Adam Strott
Economic Development Specialist
astrott@alleganygov.org
301-876-9510
Business Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
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