For the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place

CITY OF BUFFALO
Request for Proposals
2 St. Louis Place
ISSUE DATE: July 8th 2026
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 11th 2026
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Table of Content
Purpose and Scope of Proposal ................................... 2
Submission Requirements............................................ 3
Proposal Requirements ............................................... 4
Reservations ................................................................ 7
Evaluation Criteria ...................................................... 7
Terms and Conditions .................................................. 9
General Requirements.................................................. 14
Attachment (A) ........................................................... 20
Attachment (B) ............................................................ 25
Attachment (C) ........................................................... 27
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
The City of Buffalo ("City") is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of the parcel located at 2 St.
Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202. The property consists of five (5) residential units within a three-story Italianate brick structure, built
in 1900 and located in the Historic Allentown neighborhood. The site is situated off Virginia Street, between Franklin Street and Main
Street, and is near the Downtown Theatre District. Through this RFP, the City seeks a qualified developer or development team with
the expertise, development credentials, financial capacity, and experience necessary to successfully redevelop the property into a
mixture of market rate and workforce housing in accordance with the City of Buffalo Green Code Unified Development Ordinance
("UDO"). The property UDO is N-2R (Residential, 411-Apartment). More details can be found at www.buffalogreencode.com.
Photograph of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202
The proposed project must align with the priorities and goals of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning. Located at 2 St. Louis
Place, the property is a contributing structure within the Allentown Historic District and is eligible for the Commercial Historic Tax
Credit, which provides up to a 50% credit on qualified rehabilitation expenses. Any proposed exterior modifications will require
review and approval by the City of Buffalo Preservation Board and must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and
Guidelines. In collaboration with the Fillmore Council District, the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning seeks development proposals
that incorporate meaningful input from residents, local partners, community organizations, and other key stakeholders. Proposals
should demonstrate a commitment to preserving and enhancing a healthy, inclusive neighborhood within the Historic Allentown
District.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective purchasers must not owe the City of Buffalo any debt or have violation on any property in the City and are encouraged to
visit the property and surrounding area prior to submitting their proposal. Contact Dorein Green, Division of Real Estate at (716) 851-
5280 to schedule an appointment.
Six (6) copies of the proposal must be submitted on 8/12 x 11 bound document format as well as an electronic file or "flash" drive. If
submitted under separate cover, appended studies and graphics should be clearly labeled to identify the project and developer.
Proposals must be received by registered mail or hand delivered and registered at the reception desk at the address below by
4:00 p.m on August 11th 2026.
Yvonne M. Bailey, Director of Real Estate
Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning
920 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
Re: 2 St. Louis Place
All proposals must be accompanied by a $100.00 non-refundable filing fee payable to City of Buffalo
All questions or inquiries regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to Yvonne Bailey at Ybailey@buffalony.gov coping Dorein
Green at Dtgreen@buffalony.gov Questions and inquiries will be accepted from all interested parties until July 31st 2026, at 12:00
p.m. noon. No responses will be provided for questions and inquiries received after this time.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals must include the following information in a brief and concise format - not to exceed five (5) pages of narrative. The City of
Buffalo reserves the right to request additional information during the evaluation of responses and to reject any or all proposals.
Development Description/ Approach
On a separate sheet of paper attached to the proposal identified as: Development Description - explain, in detail the general approach
to developing the Property including:
* A brief description of the project.
* The proposed use or uses of the building include square footage, mix of tenants, owners and services.
* A plan to work and partner with surrounding community, including collaboration with both public and private institutions.
* Discussions of market conditions that support the proposed uses.
* Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the district in which the property is located and how the proposed project will add to
the character of the district.
* Explanation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), participation and anticipated mentor protege
opportunities at all project levels, including, financing, management, design, and construction.
Project Summary
On a separate sheet of paper attached to the proposal identified as: Project Summary - provide the following information:
* A letter of interest.
* Fully filled out version of Attachment (A).
Sale price/ Development costs
Proposals must clearly state the offer/bid for the Property. Attachment (B) on page 25.
* Proposed Purchase Price; unless otherwise permitted by law, the City of Buffalo is required to dispose of real property at
the highest marketable value and that should be considered by the developer or development team in preparing the
development costs. Proposals must clearly state the offer/bid for the property.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
* An appraisal establishing the sale price must be completed upon selection of an acceptable proposal and must be
conducted by an appraiser from the City of Buffalo's approved list of appraisers.
* The appraisal and sale price is subject to review and approval of the City of Buffalo Appraisal Review Board and the
City of Buffalo Common Council.
* The determination for eligibility for various incentive programs is the responsibility of the developer or development
team.
Developer Financial Information
As part of the review process the developer or development team must be prepared to submit financial information.
Note: The release of this information will be restricted subject to the City's compliance with the Freedom of Information Law and
other State and Federal statutes.
The developer must be prepared to provide the following within a week of a request from the City of Buffalo:
* Current financial statements - Developer or development team should submit a current financial statement in addition to
financial statements for the previous two years. In the case of a newly formed development entity, the proposal should include
a financial statement of the general partners or corporate affiliate(s), prepared by a Certified Public Accountant and including
the most recent audit of all parties. The statement should show the assets, liabilities, and net worth of the developer or
development team.
* Other disclosures - Include any prior negative financial history involving the proposed developer or development team and/or
its owners, partners, shareholders and board members. In the body of the proposal, the developer or development team must
address the following questions:
o Has the developer or development team or any of the affiliated individuals listed defaulted on a real estate obligation?
If so, please explain.
o Has the developer or development team or any of the affiliated individuals listed been delinquent on a commercial or
housing development debt? If so, please explain.
o Has the developer or development team or any of the affiliated individuals listed been the defendant in any legal suit
or action? If so, please explain.
o Has the developer or development team or any of the affiliated individuals listed declared bankruptcy or made
compromised statements with creditors? If so, please explain.
o Are there any current legal proceedings or judgments recorded against the developer or development team or any of
the affiliated individuals listed? If so, please explain.
o Has the developer or development team or any of the affiliated individuals ever been debarred or prohibited from
bidding on work by any state or federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
U.S. Small Business Administration, Erie County or the Dormitory Authority of New York State? If so, please
explain.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Preliminary Design Submission
As a separate attachment labeled Attachment D1, D2, and D3 provide the following information:
D 1. Cost Estimate/Work Description - Construction cost estimate and detailed work description of all work items proposed
to be accomplished and include basis for estimate, engineering estimate, etc.
D 2. Program summary tabulations including gross square footage (GSF) floor areas, parking spaces, parking ratios per
unit/use, unit count and use categories by floor and totals and total FAR. Include amenities provided as part of the project
(i.e. types of interior finishes, open floor plans, ceiling heights, balconies, etc.).
D 3. Schedule of the overall project, the timeline should include important milestones and anticipated date of completion.
Note: The City reserves the right to request additional information (i.e. renderings, in the case that construction will substantially
change the site).
Reference
Provide three (3) references from projects previously undertaken by the developer.
Attach any supplemental documentation that you believe may assist us in the review of your application, including letters of
commitment from funding sources and other evidence of financing commitments.
THE CITY OF BUFFALO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
RESERVATIONS
* The City reserves the right to stop the selection process at any time if it is considered to be in the best interest of the City.
The City also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.
* The City reserves the right to seek additional information from respondents and related entities.
* All decisions related to this RFP are subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the policies and
procedures of the City of Buffalo.
* All costs associated with the preparation of the proposal, as well as any other related materials, will be borne by the
respondent.
* The determination for eligibility for various incentive programs is the responsibility of the developer or development team.
* Proposals are to be submitted with a non-refundable filing fee of $100.00 in the form of Cashier's check or money order
payable to the City of Buffalo.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City will enter into an agreement for the transfer of the Property with the applicant whose proposal most effectively satisfies the
following selection criteria and demonstrates the highest likelihood of successful completion. The City of Buffalo will incorporate a
reverter clause within the deed to ensure the developer completes the project in strict accordance with the approved scope and within
the prescribed timeframe.
Quality of the Plan:
* Completeness of Application Proposal - all required documents have been submitted, and the project is presented in a clear
and concise manner.
* Proposed development must be consistent with local plans - must prove to have impacts on the extent to which the project
will be an asset to the neighborhood, the city and the region.
* Project Readiness - Overall reasonableness and feasibility of executing the developer's proposed development plan. The
likelihood of timely progress toward closing on a property transfer agreement leading to the positive redevelopment of the
site.
* Inclusion - The proposal development must demonstrate meaningful participation from certified Minority and Women-
Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE), minority and women workforce participation and mentor protege opportunities at all
project levels, including, financing, management, design, and construction.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Background, qualifications, experience, and expertise of the development team and any affiliated partner in like ventures or
similarly sized development or completed similar project(s) but smaller in size and scope. Include developer's experience in
working and partnering with communities as well as both public and private partners. In addition, it should detail previous
success in engaging in the participation of adjoining neighborhoods and communities in the development process.
* Neighborhood economic development/job creation and/or retention.
* Projects stressing diversity within development team, workforce and tenant/owners.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Financial Considerations:
* Proposals must clearly state the offer/bid for the property.
* Project budget is complete, and all sources and uses of funds are clearly defined and documented with evidence of
commitments; costs are limited to amounts or percentages specified in the request for proposals.
* Cost effectiveness, reasonableness of the development budget.
* The financial feasibility is based on realistic development and operating pro forma.
* Reasonable certainty of prospective cash flows incorporated into team's analysis.
* Demonstrated financial capacity of the team and its individual members.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202

CITY OF BUFFALO
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
Terms and Conditions
The City will enter into a Contract of Sale with a preferred developer who will retain that status for a period not to exceed six (6)
months. The contract will be subject to but not limited to the following terms and conditions:
* The Contract of Sale for approval by the City of Buffalo Common Council.
* Payment of a ten percent (10%) escrow deposit shall be made within five (5) days following approval of designation by the
Common Council. In the event the Redeveloper exercises its option to acquire the property pursuant to a Contract of Sale
negotiated between the Redeveloper and the City, the deposit shall be credited toward the purchase price. In the event the
Redeveloper fails to proceed with redevelopment of the property within the timeframe specified in the contract, the
Redeveloper shall forfeit all monies paid, and the City shall retain such monies.
* Redeveloper is responsible for performing any soil test borings and soil investigations, as per license agreement to be granted
by the City, for the purpose of determining, to developer's satisfaction, the suitability of the site for its intended use, and the
presence or absence of hazardous substances as such term is used in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, (C.E.R.C.L.A) 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.; The Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.; The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended , 42
U.S.C 6901 et seq.; Articles 15 and 27 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law or any other federal, state,
or local law, regulation, rule, ordinance, by-law, policy guidance, procedure, interpretation, decision, order, or directive,
whether existing as of the date hereof, previously enforced or subsequently enacted.
* The City of Buffalo will incorporate a reverter clause within the deed to ensure the developer completes the project in strict
accordance with the approved scope and within the prescribed timeframe.
* Individuals and/or corporations having outstanding taxes, water bills, parking tickets, user fee and/or demolition liens or any
other liens or obligations owed to the City of Buffalo, or code violations existing on any property owned by them, are not
eligible for purchase.
* The Redeveloper shall be solely responsible, at its own expense, for obtaining an abstract of title and an ALTA survey in
accordance with City specifications.
* Submission by the developer or development team of monthly progress reports to the Office of Strategic Planning, Division
of Real Estate.
* Attached are the Release and Indemnity Agreement that will be required to be fully executed by the developer or
development team and be released prior to conveying title.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and redevelopment of 2 St. Louis Place, Buffalo, NY 14202