Redevelopment, Essex Park & Ride Site

Agency:	Baltimore County
State:	Maryland
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Posted:	Apr 8, 2024
Due:	Apr 30, 2024
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

PURCHASING DIVISION

400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ROOM 148

TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204-4665

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. I-10000247

REDEVELOPMENT, ESSEX PARK & RIDE SITE

Due Date: 04/30/24, Time: 3:00 PM

EMAIL INFORMATION TO: bid@baltimorecountymd.gov

BRIAN MOHNEY, SENIOR BUYER

PHONE: 410-887-3243

bmohney@baltimorecountymd.gov

Amendments to solicitations often occur prior to bid opening and

sometimes within as little as 48 hours prior to bid opening. It is the potential

vendor’s responsibility to frequently visit the Purchasing web site

(www.baltimorecountymd.gov/purchasing) to obtain amendments once they

have downloaded a solicitation.

Revised 04/11/13

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. I-10000247

REDEVELOPMENT, ESSEX PARK & RIDE SITE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Statement of Purpose.

2. Background.

3. Solutions.

4. Instructions for Responding.

5. Inquiries.

6. Other Information.

7. Vendor Contact.

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Revised 04/11/13

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION NO. I-10000247

REDEVELOPMENT, ESSEX PARK & RIDE SITE

1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

1.1 The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information from contractors

and developers with experience in mixed-use development projects.

1.2 The County is seeking as much information as possible through this RFI process. As such,

all vendors are encouraged to respond.

1.3 The specific information that the County seeks through this RFI is as follows:

1.3.1 The County is seeking information on the capacity of the Essex Park & Ride site for

mixed-use development, as well as information on how infrastructure access and

site size may restrict capacity.

1.3.2 The County is seeking information regarding opportunities for waterfront access

given environmental constraints on the Essex Park & Ride site.

1.3.3 The County is seeking information regarding the capacity for opportunities for

community-oriented use in association with mixed-use development on the Essex

Park & Ride site.

1.4 This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a

Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future Not responding to

this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued.

1.5 We appreciate your input in this process.

2. BACKGROUND.

2.1 The Essex Park & Ride site is a 3.9-acre county-owned property located on the northern

side of Back River Bridge. Its current use is surface parking but the site is largely

underutilized with a high number of parking vacancy during the work week. The parcel is

well located at the Gateway to Eastern Boulevard and borders the Back River. It is

important to note that the proximity to Back River does mean this site is in a Chesapeake

Bay Critical Area. The Retail Gap Analysis and Essex Development Initiative conducted by

Camoin Associates in 2023-2024 identified the Park & Ride site as one of the premier

development and revitalization opportunities for Eastern Boulevard.

2.2 This site has the potential to address the need for housing in Baltimore County as well as

the need for local access to waterfront and greenspace. This is an opportunity to spark

revitalization through creation of housing and space for mixed-use, including community-

oriented use. The goal is a development project that could integrate proposed uses into the

existing strengths of the corridor and address community needs where possible.

3. SOLUTIONS.

3.1 The County is seeking creative, solution-oriented input from contractors and developers

that have experience in mixed-use development projects. The following is a list of issues of

interest. Organizations should consider that this is not an exhaustive list and are

encouraged to provide any information that they deem to be of use to the County.

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3.2 Respondents to this RFI must include responses to the below questions. Any unanswered

questions must include an explanation.

3.2.1 Provide your company’s number of years of experience in the real estate

development industry, to include a brief summary of your company and areas of

services.

3.2.2 Describe the qualifications, experience, and certifications of your team in regards to

mixed-use development.

3.2.3 Describe approach to managing and coordinating complex mixed-use projects,

including unique strategies or methodologies you’ve employed in the past.

3.2.4 Explain experience with developing green space in association with mixed-use real

estate.

3.2.5 Explain experience participating in private/public partnerships.

3.2.6 Explain experience developing in Chesapeake Bay Critical Area or in an area with

other significant environmental constraints.

3.2.7 Identify tools and strategies your team will employ for quality assurance.

3.2.8 Provide an example as a case study and include a sample project timeline.

3.2.9 Provide a sample financing model for a project involving private/public partnership.

4. INSTRUCTIONS for RESPONDING.

4.1 Vendors responding to this RFI are required to submit their information no later than April

30, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to bid@baltimorecountymd.gov. Late responses will be not be

considered. Vendors may submit their responses to the inquiries listed in Section 1 above

in a Microsoft Word or PDF format.

4.2 Vendors are advised that the County cannot receive email attachments greater in size than

twenty-five (25) megabytes and this size limitation may be further reduced by requirements

of the Vendor’s email provider which are beyond the control of the County. Vendor should

consider separating any large attachment into multiple parts and emailing each part

separately. In such case, Vendor will note that each email is 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.

4.3 As with any system, power outages or technology problems may arise that are outside of

the County’s control and could affect your submission. The County will not be held

accountable for such issues that may delay the transmission of any Solution.

5. INQUIRIES.

5.1 All correspondence / questions related to this RFI must be directed to the Buyer, Brian

Mohney via email at bmohney@baltimorecountymd.gov

5.2 Any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional

information pertaining to this RFI will be provided by written addendum and posted on

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/budfin/purchasing/currentsolicitations.html

5.3 The deadline for written questions are six (6) working days prior to the due date.

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6. OTHER INFORMATION.

6.1 Please provide any additional information that you feel would be beneficial to the County

when reviewing the responses received to this RFI.

7. VENDOR CONTACT.

7.1 Please provide your firm’s contact information when responding to this RFI:

COMPANY NAME:

___ DATE_______________

CONTACT:

________________________

PRINT NAME: ________________________________ TITLE:

TELEPHONE:_________________________________ EMAIL:

______

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