RFQ - The Mason Building Redevelopment Project

Location: Michigan
Posted: Jan 9, 2026
Due: Mar 15, 2026
Agency: City of Saginaw
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Solicitation No: RFQ - Mason
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Bid Number: RFQ - Mason
Bid Title: RFQ - The Mason Building Redevelopment Project
Category: General Bids
Status: Open
Description:

Description: The Mason Building, also known as the “Bliss Block” or the “Kahan-Dominium,” was designed by celebrated Saginaw architect Ludwig V. Bude and built by Bliss, Fay & Co. in the 1860s. Now one of the most historic buildings left standing in Downtown, there is an exciting opportunity to re-imagine the role this architectural jewel will play in the future. The City of Saginaw, in partnership with the building’s owner, the Saginaw County Land Bank seeks a development partner for the rehabilitation and transformation of the historic Mason Building located in the heart of our town. The city is eager to work with qualified respondents in negotiating a mutually beneficial arrangement for this one-of-a kind opportunity.

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Publication Date/Time:
1/8/2026 7:11 AM
Closing Date/Time:
3/15/2026 12:00 PM
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SUBMISSION PROCESS
RFQ Release Date: January 2026
Qualification submission: Please provide the following information for us to consider your proposal:
A. Letter of Interest: Provide a letter (up to 3 pages) identifying the development team and providing a brief
description of the team’s vision for the site and timeline
a. State the full name and address of your firm/organization. Indicate whether the firm operates as an
individual, partnership, corporation or limited liability company.
b. State history of the firm/organization in terms of length of existence, number and types of developments
completed, etc.
c. Identify the technical expertise that makes you uniquely qualified for this work including your work in,
and knowledge of, the City of Saginaw market.
B. Attached any plans you have completed thus far for the project: Concept plans, programing plan, renderings,
etc.
a. A completed building scan and model are available on request.
C. Development Experience: Provide a short description of past projects of a relevant nature completed by the
development team (up to 10 pages). Include a description of projects, cost, completion date, and references.
D. Fiscal Capacity: Provide evidence of the development team’s fiscal capacity to undertake the proposed project.
Identify financial incentives intended to be applied to the project. If available, please include an initial Pro
Forma, and Sources & Uses Worksheet.
E. Resume of firm and lead team members
DUE DATE: Qualifications are due to the Saginaw County Land Bank no later than 12:00 pm EDT on March 15, 2026.
Emailed or hard copy proposals must be received by noon and should be addressed to Land Bank Assistant Verda Burns,
111 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602, vburns@saginawcountymi.gov
Emailed proposals will be acknowledged. If you have not received acknowledgment, assume we have not received your
proposal and contact us. Late proposals will not be accepted for any reason including technical errors or omissions
regardless of the cause of the error or omission. Saginaw County assumes no responsibility or liability for the timely
receipt of a proposal.
Interested parties are encouraged to schedule a site visit with city or county officials during the response phase. The
City and County are able to provide on-going building access to contractors, architects, and other project team
members to facilitate the proposal and development process.
Initial Review: Qualifications will be reviewed within 45 days.
Contact Information: Please contact either Cassi Zimmerman or Tim Novak with additional questions or to schedule a
site visit during the response phase.
Cassi Zimmerman, City of Saginaw
Director of Planning and Economic Development
989-759-1423, czimmerman@saginaw-mi.com
Tim Novak, Saginaw County
Saginaw County Treasurer and Land Bank Chair
989-790-5225, tnovak@saginawcountymi.gov
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