1008 Chestnut Avenue McAleer Building RFP

MINIMUM BID PRICE:
The LB will except no less than a minimum bid price of $50,000.00. The successful bidder will be
required to provide written proof of financial ability to rehabilitate the property as described in the
following proposal. This proof may consist of verification of funds in a bank account, documentation of
a line of credit availability, or bank issued construction loan or bond, or similar.
AVAILABLE USES AND SUBSIDIES:
This property is available for a developer to purchase, rehabilitate and market for residential apartment
units, and a merchandising business. This strategic move aligns with broader goals of revitalizing the
area while addressing the pressing need for affordable housing solutions.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The LB. has cleared the title to the property. The title will not be transferred until the construction work is
substantially complete. The successful bidder can begin work prior to the title transfer.
The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Developer's Agreement with the LB for the following
items:
a. Terms of the title transfer options as indicated in bidder's proposal
b. Final inspection to provide verification that proposed project scope is completed and approved by
the LB.
c. Building permits and subsequent inspections will be required for all applicable work.
d. The property scope of work must be completed within 180 days of the signed Developer's
Agreement.
e. General Liability Insurance and, if applicable, workers compensation insurance, will be required as
part of the executed Developer's Agreement on the property.
f. Registered contractor license of the City of Altoona.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Eric Luchansky, Director
Community Development Department
City of Altoona
1301 12th Street, Suite 400
814-949-2471
Eluchans@altoonapa.gov
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1. The property will be open for inspection on Wednesday June 24th ,2026 from 10:00
AM until 11:00 AM.
2. Proposal packages must be delivered by mail or by hand to the Community Development
Department no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th , 2026. Electronic submissions
will be accepted.
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3. Must include the signed statement on page 6.
4. All submissions, including attachments, must be on 8 12" x 11" paper.
5. Respondents must submit 3 copies of the proposal, including attachments.
6. After a proposal is received and evaluated, the LB. reserves the right to discuss with an
applicant, any and all items contained in their proposal, including but not limited to: scope of
work, prior experience, financial concerns or clarifications, schedule of work or values, and
missing items or work. Upon review and discovery, the applicant will have 5 business days to
re-submit any required items needed for a complete proposal. It is expected that the
successful proposal will be selected at the July, 17th, 2026 RA LB board meeting.
Proposals will be held for ninety (90) days.
7. Evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to purchase price (if applicable), prior work
experience, financial commitment, construction schedule, adherence to scope of work, prior
and pending codes violations from bidder within City of Altoona, compliance with the terms of
this request for proposals, final occupancy condition related to surrounding neighborhood, and
information identified on the attached Certification submitted by the bidder.
8. The LB reserves the right to reject any or all proposals (in all or in part), to waive any
technicalities or informalities, to advertise for new proposals, or to proceed with work when its
completion is in the best interest of the LB.
9. The successful bidder will be obligated to deposit $1,000.00 into an escrow account, held by
the Redevelopment Authority, to cover legal counsel fees and costs related to the Developer's
Agreement and other transaction costs. The deposit will be credited upon completion of
Developer's Agreement and will be forfeited if bidder fails to start or complete the project.
Scope of Work
1. All Proposals must contain the following items of work and shall be included in the schedule of values in
the subsequent section:
a. Install a new roof and repair any damaged roof rafters (if applicable)
b. Conform second floor into two (2) to three (3) residential apartment units that meet all
building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code requirements.
c. Provide adequate parking for residential apartment units.
d. Outfit the first-floor commercial building to allow for a merchandising business to operate.
All commercial building, electrical, mechanical,, and plumbing code requirements are to be
met. All parking requirements apply.
e. Update and refresh the facade of the building. (Low interest loans may be made available to
winning proposal)
Buyer Specific Proposal:
2. Describe all work that is proposed in detail, including the above items, as part of this submission.
(For example: Walls throughout will be demolished to the studs with new drywall and paint
applied, kitchen will be demolished with builder grade cabinets to be reinstalled, electrical system
is up to date and needs only minor repair, termite, or pest removal, etc.)
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3. Describe the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living rooms/den, dining room, etc. that are
proposed for the completed renovation. Describe your plan for the development for the first-floor
commercial unit. Also, include the number of off-street parking spaces.
4. Provide a detailed cost breakdown of all major items of work. The use of a contingency item shall not
exceed 5% of proposed project cost. Describe in detail specific activities with units of measure when
appropriate. Below is an example of the format which should be used to satisfy this step. Please include a
total of all proposed work. Failure to complete this step will constitute an automatic rejection of your
proposal.
EXAMPLE:
Work Description Material Amount Installation/Labor
Cost $
First Floor Carpeting 111 square yards $
Kitchen Cabinets 1 lump sum $
Drywall (primed and painted) 2000 square Feet $
Furnace and Ductwork 1 Lump Sum $
5. Submit proposed interior floor plans with as much detail to articulate work scope.
6. Submit proposed landscape plans of exterior off-street parking spaces and walkways. (With as much
detail to articulate work scope)
7. Provide an estimated detailed construction schedule including when the Developer's Agreement
(sample attached) will be executed and expected work completion date. Please include
information on your ability to manage the property (i.e., paying all necessary expenses) until the
property is sold and/or occupied.
Prior Experience, Financial Capacity, and References:
1. Provide in detail past jobs you have completed or vocation trade experience that you possess that
demonstrates your effectiveness to successfully complete this project.
2. Provide verifiable evidence of your financial capability to complete the proposed rehabilitation,
including exact sources of funds. (Examples include but are not limited to verification of funds in a
bank account, written proof of irrevocable letter of credit, bond, mortgage, etc. for the project, and/or
documentation of line of credit availability.) (Failure to complete this step will constitute an
automatic rejection of your proposal)
3. Provide at least three professional references that we may contact to verify the above information. If the
applicant is an organization/agency or company, please describe your organization in detail.
Proposal submission:
1. Included in your proposal should be
* Purchase price of $50,000.00 dollar minimum
* Buyer Specific Proposal including LB required items (scope of work)
* Indicate if you have identified a merchandising business for the first-floor commercial space.
* Prior experience and financial capacity
* Professional References - Do not include R.A. board or City of Altoona staff members in this
section
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STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPER:
1. Upon selection by the LB., I/we agree to enter into a Developer's Agreement (D.A) in form and
content satisfactory to the LB Such D.A., among other terms and conditions, shall provide for
reinvestment of title to the land and any improvements thereon to LB. in case of failure of developer
to satisfy any condition in said Contract with LB. (Please note: Developer's Agreements usually are
signed within 30 days of LB. approval of proposal.)
2. I/we agree not to seek any variances from the Altoona City Code of Ordinances without the
expressed written permission of the LB..
3. I/we understand that after selection of the developer, the LB reserves the right to cancel its
relationship with the proposed developer and not issue a D.A. regardless of the amount of time,
money, or energy the proposed developer has expended pursuant to this project.
4. I/we have examined the existing conditions at the project site and are fully informed as to the
conditions and limitations of the property/project. I/we may not at any time after the execution of
the D.A. make any claim against the LB based upon insufficient data or any incorrect
assumptions on my/our part. I/we fully understand that the property is being sold "as-is" and
"where-is."
5. I/we understand that the LB reserves the right to utilize a multitude of evaluation techniques so that,
although the offered price will be a consideration, the selected developer may not necessarily be the
"highest bidder."
6. I/we agree to pay any and all real estate transfer taxes, reasonable attorney fees, costs of title
insurance and recording fees that may be required pursuant to the transfer of this property from the
R.A. to me and/or us.
7. I/we certify the following:
(1) I/we am/are not delinquent in paying real estate taxes on any property located within the
City of Altoona or Blair County wherein I have an ownership interest.
(2) I/we have no outstanding violations of the property maintenance code or other codes
regarding properties located within the City of Altoona or Blair County wherein I have an
ownership interest.
(3) I/we have no outstanding municipal utility bills that are more than one year outstanding and
owed to the City of Altoona or Blair County.
(4) If I/we am/are submitting this application on behalf of an entity, I/we make the above
certifications on behalf of the entity and all Related Parties.
(5) To the best of my/our knowledge, all of the information in this application is true, correct,
and complete.
8. I understand that I will have accepted the type of title delivery as stated in the proposal and are
bound to the terms as such. If it is necessary to clear the title, it will be my/our responsibility to seek
legal counsel to perform a review of the title and take whatever steps, if any, are necessary.
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CONTACT INFORMATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPER
Organization: Phone:
Contact Person
Address:
Email:
Developer is a(n) individual, partnership, corporation
I/we have read this Proposal Package and understand what the LB is requiring in order to select a qualified
developer for this project, and submit this Proposal this _________________ day of
_________________________, 2026.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Signature Title
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Signature Title
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LEGAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT NAME(S) (EXACTLY AS IT/THEY SHOULD APPEAR ON THE DEED):
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT STREET ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________________________STATE: ______ ZIP CODE: ______________
MARITAL STATUS: _____ SINGLE _____ MARRIED ______ N/A
OWNERSHIP (REGARDLESS OF MARITAL STATUS):
_____ INDIVIDUAL _____ JOINT ____OTHER (DESCRIBE): _______________________________________
IF APPLICANT IS AN ENTITY, LIST ALL INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES THAT HAVE A DIRECT
OWNERSHIP, CONTROLLING OR MANAGING INTEREST IN THE ENTITY (E.G., OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
PRINCIPALS, GENERAL AND LIMITED PARTNERS, MANAGING PARTNERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS,
AND STAKEHOLDERS) (COLLECTIVELY "RELATED PARTIES"):
________________________________________________________________________________________________
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DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN ANY PROPERTIES LOCATED IN
ALTOONA OR ANY OWNERSHIP, CONTROLLING, OR MANAGING INTEREST IN ANY BUSINESS ENTITY
THAT OWNS PROPERTY LOCATED IN ALTOONA? ____YES ____ NO
IF YES, LIST THE PROPERTY(IES) AND/OR ENTITY(IES) BELOW. INCLUDE THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND ZIP
CODE, OWNER/ENTITY NAME:
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DO ANY RELATED PARTIES HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ANY PROPERTIES LOCATED IN
ALTOONA OR ANY OWNERSHIP, CONTROLLING, OR MANAGING INTEREST IN ANY BUSINESS ENTITY
THAT OWNS PROPERTY LOCATED IN ALTOONA? ____ YES ____ NO
IF YES, LIST THE PROPERTY(IES) AND/OR ENTITY(IES) BELOW. INCLUDE THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND ZIP
CODE, OWNER/ENTITY NAME:
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IF THE APPLICANT IS AN ENTITY, INCLUDE A COPY OF THE CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL
DOCUMENTS. SUCH DOCUMENTS INCLUDE:
A. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, OR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS
(STAMPED AS ACCEPTED BY THE STATE)
B. CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, INCLUDING ADMENDMENTS (STAMPS AS ACCEPTED
BY THE STATE)
C. LLC AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS (SIGNED)
D. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS (SIGNED) IF THE APPLICANT IS A
NONPROFIT ENTITY, INCLUDE A COPY OF A CURRENT IRS 501(C)(3) LETTER OF
DETERMINATION
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