Request for Proposals for the Overslope Development of the Small Boat Harbor Overlay District

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

By the City of Homer, Alaska

For Overslope Development of the Small Boat Harbor Overlay District

The City of Homer, Alaska is requesting proposals from qualified entities for the over slope development of future lots that will be available for lease within the designated Small Boat Harbor Overlay District.  Successful proposer will develop and build both an overslope platform and a completed structure with an intended use of a retail or commercial establishment.

The City of Homer is interested in the overslope/boardwalk development of several future land parcels available for lease, opening up new opportunities for retail and commercial establishments on the Homer Spit.  Future lots available for lease are located in a well-established mixed use development that encourages the link between the marine business and general business sectors of the community. Available lots have water frontage overlooking the harbor and are connected by a pedestrian walking/bike path to public restrooms, parking areas and public spaces as well as harbor ramps and access points. Proposed development must complement the existing amenities of the area and create new ones.

Plan holder registration forms, and Plans and Specifications are available on line at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps All bidders must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List and to be considered responsive. Sealed Proposals will be received by the Office of the City Clerk, at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603 no later than 4:30 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2018. Proposals received after the time fixed for receipt of the Proposal shall not be considered.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Close RFP meeting/teleconference will be held Tuesday, April 10th at 2:00 pm at the Homer Port and Harbor Office Conference Room, 4311 Freight Dock Rd.

Please direct technical questions regarding this proposal in writing to Bryan Hawkins, City of Homer, Port Director/Harbormaster at bhawkins@ci.homer.ak.us or to 4311 Freight Dock Road, Homer, AK 99603.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities or informalities in the proposals, and to award a contract to the respondent that best meets the selection criteria and the City’s needs.

Dated the 23rd day of February, 2018

                                                                                                                                CITY OF HOMER

                                                                                                                                Rick Abboud, Acting City Manager

Account #: 400-0600-5227

Published:  Homer News March 1 and March 8, 2018