27.02 Disposition of Real Property - University Drive - Addendum #3

52585 Dequindre Road, Rochester, Michigan 48307 | Phone: 248.726.3000 | Fax: 248.726.3105
Request for Proposals
Date: July 2, 2026
Project: Disposition of Real Property Project Number: 27.02
Response Due Date and Time: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Local Time
All proposals, required forms, and pricing shall be submitted electronically
Submit Response to:
on BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com.mi.us)
Requests for Clarification Due
Monday, August 17, 2026 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Date and Time:
Questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted electronically
Submit Questions and Requests
on BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com.mi.us) and all responses
for Clarification to:
will be released as an addendum within the online posting.
Estimated Project Timeline:
Request for Proposal posted July 2, 2026
Deadline for questions from Respondents August 17, 2026 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Proposal Submission Deadline August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Local Time
Finalists selected and Invitations to Interview given Estimated September 2026
Presentation to Board of Education and Anticipated
Estimated October 2026
Board of Education Approval
(R)Notice: The right to modify the project timeline is held by Rochester Community Schools in absolute
discretion.
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSAL PROCESS .............................................................................................................. 4
Solicitation of Proposal ............................................................................................................................. 4
The Property ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Historical Information ............................................................................................................................... 4
Property Condition .................................................................................................................................... 4
Environmental Matters ............................................................................................................................. 5
Contact Information .................................................................................................................................. 5
Due Date of Proposal ................................................................................................................................ 5
Non-Binding Solicitation ........................................................................................................................... 5
Governmental Immunity ........................................................................................................................... 6
Public Records; Freedom of Information Act ............................................................................................ 6
Questions and Correspondence ................................................................................................................ 6
EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL ........................................................................................... 6
Validity of Proposal ................................................................................................................................... 6
Acceptance of Offer and Reservation of Rights ........................................................................................ 6
Evaluation Criteria ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Negotiation Termination and Best and Final Offer ................................................................................... 7
TIMELINE OF PURCHASE ............................................................................................................................... 7
Board Approval ......................................................................................................................................... 7
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF OFFERS ............................................................................................................ 7
Cash Sale ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Minimum Bid Requirement ...................................................................................................................... 7
"As Is" Condition; No Repairs .................................................................................................................... 8
Proof of Financing/Financial Capacity ....................................................................................................... 8
Proof of Financing/Financial ..................................................................................................................... 8
Non-Collusion ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Indemnification ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Brokerage .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Assignment ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Description and Development of Property ................................................................................................... 9
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Description of Property ............................................................................................................................. 9
Title of Property ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Compliance with Laws .............................................................................................................................. 9
Appendices .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A: PROPOSAL FORM ............................................................................................................ 10
Appendix B: PURCHASE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................. 12
Appendix C: ADVERTISEMENT ............................................................................................................ 29
Appendix D: PROPERTY PHOTOS ........................................................................................................ 30
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
TO PURCHASE
APPROXIMATELY 4.34 ACRES OF DEVELOPED PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
501 W. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSAL PROCESS
Solicitation of Proposal
Rochester Community Schools ("Owner") is the owner of approximately 4.34 acres of real property
situated in the City of Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan and improved with a series of structures that
collectively comprise the building currently known as the Rochester Community Schools Administration
Building, with a postal address of 501 W. University Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48307 (the "Property").
The Owner is requesting proposals from interested parties to purchase the Property in accordance with
the terms of this Request for Proposal ("RFP").
The Property
The subject property is an existing three-story building in fair condition containing approximately 89,716
square feet of gross building area situated on approximately 4.34 acres. The original building, initially
known as Avon School District #5 Schoolhouse (or Rochester School) and then renamed the William S.
Harrison School, was built in 1889 on Fourth Street and Wilcox. Rochester High School was built on the
same site in 1916. Rochester High School was then connected to the Harrison School building with an
addition in 1928. The expanded complex housed classrooms until approximately 1973; the building was
then repurposed to accommodate administration offices. The building was last renovated in 1988.
Historical Information
The Avon School District #5 Schoolhouse was listed in the State Register of Historic Places in 1987 by the
State of Michigan with significance noted: "The Avon School District #5 Schoolhouse has historical
significance for its association with early educational development in Avon Township and Rochester. It
has architectural note as an early work of Claire Allen, who specialized in the design of institutional
buildings throughout Michigan. This building sits on the site of the first private school in Avon Township,
constructed in 1847. This school was deeded over to Avon School District #5 in 1857."
The historical designation may allow some restoration work and adaptive reuse expenditures to qualify
for the Michigan historic preservation 25 percent tax incentive. Additionally, National Register designation
may be possible to avail use of the 20% Federal Historic Tax Credit for qualified expenditures in the
redevelopment of this property. All research, National Register nomination forms and the necessary tax
filings are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Property Condition
The Property is offered "as is," in its present condition. The Owner makes no representations or warranties
of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the physical, structural, environmental, zoning, or legal
condition of the Property.
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Any information, reports, or materials that may be provided by the Owner are furnished solely for
informational purposes and are provided without any representation or warranty as to their accuracy,
completeness, or reliability.
The Purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that it is not relying upon any statements,
representations, or warranties of the Owner, its Board of Education, officers, employees, agents, or
consultants, whether oral or written, except as expressly set forth in a fully executed Purchase Agreement
duly approved by the Board of Education.
The Purchaser shall be solely responsible for conducting all inspections, investigations, and due diligence
deemed necessary or appropriate prior to closing.
Environmental Matters
The Owner makes no representations or warranties regarding the environmental condition of the
Property. The Purchaser shall be solely responsible for conducting any environmental assessments,
including but not limited to Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments.
Following closing, the Purchaser shall assume all obligations and liabilities as a "person responsible" for
the Property under applicable environmental laws, including, without limitation, Part 201 of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), MCL 324.20101 et seq.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner
from and against any environmental claims, liabilities, or remediation obligations arising from or related
to the Property after closing.
Contact Information
This RFP is provided for your consideration. Bidders are requested to confirm their intent to submit a
proposal by emailing purchasing@rochester.k12.mi.us no later than July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
The email will serve as your notice of intent to respond to the RFP. Completed proposals must be
submitted by August 31, 2026, using the required proposal form.
Due Date of Proposal
The Owner will not consider or accept any late Bids received after the Due Date specified within the RFP.
It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure their proposal is entered completely and forms are
uploaded on BidNet Direct (https://www.bidnetdirect.com) before the closing date and hour indicated
within the RFP. Bidders shall plan ample time to respond to all requirements and input all requirements.
The Owner is not responsible for any delivery delays.
Non-Binding Solicitation
This RFP is a solicitation for offers only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a commitment by the
Owner to enter into any agreement.
No binding agreement shall exist unless and until a definitive purchase agreement has been approved by
the Board of Education and executed by authorized representatives of both parties.
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Governmental Immunity
The Owner is a governmental entity, and nothing contained in this RFP, any proposal, or any subsequent
agreement shall be deemed or construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity, defenses, or
limitations of liability available to the Owner under applicable law, including but not limited to the
Governmental Tort Liability Act, MCL 691.1401 et seq.
Public Records; Freedom of Information Act
All proposals, submissions, and related materials provided to the Owner are subject to disclosure in
accordance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq. Proposers
acknowledge that the Owner cannot guarantee confidentiality and that materials may be disclosed as
required by law.
Questions and Correspondence
All questions and requests for clarification shall be submitted through BidNet Direct by Monday, August
17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. local time. All responses will be released as addendum within the online posting
no later than Monday, August 24, 2026. EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
Validity of Proposal
A Proposal shall remain a valid offer to purchase the Property for a period of ninety (90) days after the
Deadline and shall be legally binding and enforceable upon the person who submits a Proposal (the
"Purchaser") and his/her/its successors and assigns upon acceptance by the Owner of the same, subject
to prompt execution of an Approved Contract (as the term "Approved Contract" is defined below herein)
that contains the material terms of the Purchase Agreement Form, including, but not limited to, the
representations, covenants, and obligations of Purchaser and the remedies of Seller. For convenience,
the Proposal Form and Purchase Agreement Form are available in Word format as documents within the
BidNet Direct online solicitation.
Acceptance of Offer and Reservation of Rights
The Owner will evaluate the Proposals to determine, on a preliminary basis, which proposals are deemed
to be the best proposals for further consideration. The Owner may interview one or more prospective
purchasers whose proposals were preliminarily determined to be the best proposals to reach a final
Proposal and the Purchase Agreement to be submitted to the Owner for final consideration and/or
approval. If the Owner approves a Proposal and final negotiated Purchase Agreement, the Owner's
authorized representative shall execute the final negotiated Purchase Agreement upon the terms
approved by the Owner (the "Approved Contract"). The Owner shall have no obligation to negotiate in
good faith with any proposer.
The Owner reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to:
* Reject any or all proposals
* Waive any informalities, irregularities, or defects in a proposal
* Request clarifications or additional information from any proposer
* Negotiate with one or more proposers
* Accept a proposal other than the highest price if deemed in the best interest of the District
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* Cancel, withdraw, or modify this RFP at any time
The decision of the Owner shall be final.
Evaluation Criteria
In evaluating proposals, the Owner may consider, without limitation, the following factors:
* Financial strength of the proposer and proposed purchase price
* Community benefit and intended use of the Property
* Quality, feasibility, and completeness of the business plan
* Development approach, including site plan, timeline, and zoning compatibility
* Experience, qualifications, and past performance of the proposer and development team
These factors are not exhaustive, and the Owner may consider any other criteria deemed relevant.
Negotiation Termination and Best and Final Offer
The Owner reserves the right to terminate negotiations with any proposer at any time, for any reason or
no reason, without liability.
The Owner may, in its discretion, request best and final offers from any or all proposers.
TIMELINE OF PURCHASE
The anticipated timeline for the offering and sale of the Property is as follows:
Release of Request for Proposals: July 2, 2026
Deadline for Proposal Submission: August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. local time.
These timelines may be adjusted by the Owner if the need arises.
Board Approval
Any proposed sale of the Property is subject to approval by the Board of Education in accordance with
applicable Michigan law. No binding agreement shall exist unless and until such approval is granted and a
written Purchase Agreement is fully executed by authorized representatives of both parties.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF OFFERS
Cash Sale
The full amount of the purchase price shall be paid by the successful Purchaser to the Owner by wire
transfer at the time of closing.
Minimum Bid Requirement
All proposals must include a purchase price at or above the fair market value of the Property, as
determined by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not meet this
requirement or is otherwise deemed non-responsive.
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"As Is" Condition; No Repairs
The Property shall be purchased in its "as is, where is" condition without any representations or
warranties, express or implied, by the Owner.
The Property shall be purchased in its "as-is, where-is" condition, with all faults, and without any
representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, by the Owner.
The Owner shall not be obligated to make any repairs, replacements, or improvements to the Property
prior to closing. No district-funded repairs, alterations, or improvements shall be performed before
transfer of ownership.
Prospective purchasers are solely responsible for conducting any and all inspections, investigations, and
due diligence necessary to evaluate the Property.
Proof of Financing/Financial Capacity
Each proposal must include evidence of financing or financial capacity sufficient to complete the purchase
of the Property and any proposed redevelopment.
Such documentation may include, but is not limited to, bank statements, lender commitment letters,
financing term sheets, or other documentation acceptable to the Owner. Failure to provide adequate
financial documentation may result in rejection of the proposal.
Proof of Financing/Financial
The selected proposer shall be required to submit an earnest money deposit in an amount equal to two
percent (2%) of the purchase price upon execution of the Purchase Agreement.
Non-Collusion
By submitting a proposal, the proposer certifies that the proposal is genuine and not made in the interest
of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation, and that the proposer has not directly or
indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to submit a false or sham proposal.
Indemnification
To the extended permitted by law, the Purchaser shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner,
its Board of Education, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands,
damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of:
(a) the Purchaser's entry onto or activities at the Property prior to closing; and
(b) the Purchaser's ownership, use, redevelopment, or operation of the Property after closing.
Brokerage
The Owner shall not be responsible for any brokerage commissions, finder's fees, or similar compensation
in connection with this transaction. Each proposer shall be solely responsible for any such obligations and
shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from any related claims.
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Assignment
The Purchaser shall not assign or transfer its rights under any Purchase Agreement without the prior
written consent of the Owner, which may be withheld in the Owner's sole discretion.
Description and Development of Property
Description of Property
The legal description of the property is described as follows:
Land situated in the City of Rochester, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, described as
follows:
Lot 35 of "Supervisor's Plat No. 4" being a replat of out lots 1 to 13 including of original plat of
Village of Rochester, Section 15, [T.3 N., R.11 E., Avon Township, Oakland County, Michigan
(Liber 34, Page 39 Oakland County Records), beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 35;
thence S 89 degrees59'35" E, 424.03 feet; thence S 00 degrees47'47" W, 447.84 feet; thence S 89 degrees58'06" W,
419.37 feet; thence N 00 degrees12'00" E, 448.08 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 4.34 Acres
and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
Tax Parcel ID Number: 15-15-203-001
Commonly known as: 501 W. University Drive
Title of Property
The Owner is the fee simple title owner of the Property, subject to only those rights, liens, easements and
other encumbrances of record.
Compliance with Laws
The Purchaser shall be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances, regulations, codes, and zoning requirements related to the Property and its intended use.
Appendices
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Appendix A: PROPOSAL FORM
TO PURCHASE APPROXIMATELY 4.34 ACRES OF DEVELOPED PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
501 W. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN
PURCHASER'S INFORMATION:
1. Name of Purchaser:______________________________________________________
2. If an entity, list type of entity and state of formation: ___________________________
3. Person completing information: ____________________________________________
4. Address of Purchaser: ____________________________________________________
5. City: _____________________________State: __________________ Zip: __________
6. Telephone Number: _______________________
7. Facsimile Number: ________________________
8. Email Address: ___________________________
ENCOURAGED INFORMATION:
Bidders are encouraged to address the following items in their proposals:
* Financial Strength and Offer Price
* Community Benefit and Intended Use
* Business Plan Quality and Feasibility
* Development and Site Plan
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