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Draft Rfp for No Ave Redevelopment
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OPENED: 12/11/2025
DUE: 6/15/2023
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Executive Summary
The Township of Cranford is seeking proposals from developers for the acquisition and redevelopment of a portion of the North + Springfield Redevelopment Area, which encompasses approximately 2 acres of primarily Township-owned properties in Downtown Cranford. This area consists of Block 193, Lots 6.01, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. The overall goal is to revitalize the downtown area and comply with the Township's affordable housing obligations.
Interested parties should become familiar with the Redevelopment Area and Township, and submit a response detailing a comprehensive redevelopment strategy. The implementation of the plan requires the purchase of both Township and privately-owned properties at fair market value. The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM. A pre-submission conference is scheduled for May 3, 2023, and registration is required by May 1, 2023.
Each submission must include a $2,500 non-refundable fee to cover the administrative cost, unless the submission is withdrawn before the due date. Proposals should follow the requirements of the Plan while incorporating the design criteria of the Connolly & Hickey Vision Plan.
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--- Document: Draft Rfp for No Ave Redevelopment Document ---
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
NORTH + SPRINGFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AREA
DUE DATE: June 15, 2023, 10:00am
Issued by:
Township of Cranford
Union County, New Jersey
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY……………………………………………………………………..…….i-iv
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
Overview .............................................................................................................. 1
1.2
RFP Documents ................................................................................................... 2
1.3
Examination of Documents, Familiarity with the Services Required to be
Performed ............................................................................................................. 2
1.4
Pre-Submission Conference ................................................................................. 2
1.5
Evaluation Process ............................................................................................... 3
1.6
Schedule ............................................................................................................... 3
1.7
Conditions ............................................................................................................ 3
1.8
Rights of the Issuer .............................................................................................. 4
1.9
Submission Date .................................................................................................. 5
1.10
Submission Fee .................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
2.1
Township of Cranford .......................................................................................... 6
2.2
Downtown Cranford ............................................................................................. 6
2.3
Prospective Land Uses ......................................................................................... 6
2.4
Redevelopment Area Properties .......................................................................... 6
2.5
Affordable Housing Obligations .......................................................................... 7
2.6
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................... 7
2.7
Redevelopment Plan and Approval Process ........................................................ 7
SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF
RESPONSES
3.1
General Provisions ............................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Submission of Responses, Time and Place ................................................. 9
3.1.2 Questions/Clarifications Request ................................................................ 9
3.1.3 Cost of Presentation .................................................................................. 10
3.1.4 Disclosure of Information in Responses .................................................... 10
3.1.5 Response Acceptance or Rejecting ........................................................... 11
3.1.6 Disposal of Responses ............................................................................... 11
3.1.7 Withdrawal by Respondent ....................................................................... 11
3.1.8 Negotiation and Termination of Negotiations ........................................... 11
3.2
Submission of Requirements .............................................................................. 11
3.3
Form and Content of Response .......................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Organization .............................................................................................. 12
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3.3.2 Executive Summary; Letter of Intent; Acknowledgment of Addenda ...... 12
3.3.3 General Information Submission Requirements .................................... 12
3.3.4 Financial Information Submission Requirements .................................. 13
3.3.5 Technical and Project-Related Information Submission Requirements 14
3.3.5.1
Summary of Related Projects ............................................. 14
3.3.5.1(a) Project Development ........................................................... 14
3.3.5.1(b) Project Operations ............................................................... 15
3.3.5.2
Current or Pending Projects ............................................... 15
3.3.5.3
Project References .............................................................. 15
3.3.6 Redevelopment Plan .............................................................................. 16
3.3.7 Administrative Information Submission Requirements ......................... 16
3.3.8 Supplemental Information to be Provided at Respondent’s Option ....... 18
3.3.9 Form....................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 4: EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
4.1
Evaluation Process .......................................................................................... 20
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
EXHIBIT B RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
EXHIBIT C RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
EXHIBIT D LETTER OF INTENT
EXHIBIT E ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA
EXHIBIT F REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CHECKLIST
EXHIBIT G NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
EXHIBIT H MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE
EXHIBIT I CONNOLLY & HICKEY VISION PLAN AND DESCRIPTION
EXHIBIT J DEPICTION OF LOT 6.01 PROJECT AREA
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GLOSSARY
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning assigned to such terms below:
“Agreement” means any contractual arrangement entered into between a Qualified
Respondent and the Township with respect to the Redevelopment Area.
“Township” or “Cranford” means the Township of Cranford in the County of Union,
State of New Jersey.
“County” means the County of Union, New Jersey.
“Day” means a calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next
midnight.
“Designated Contact Person” means: Business Administrator
“Issuer” means the Township.
“Open Public Meetings Act” means N.J.S.A 10:4-6 et seq., as may be amended or
supplemented from time to time.
“Open Public Records Act” means N.J.S.A 47:1A-1 et seq., as may be amended or
supplemented from time to time.
“Project Concept” shall be as described in Section 3.3.6 hereof.
“Project Organization Plan” shall be as described in Section 3.3.7 hereof.
“Project Team” shall be as described in Section 4.1.
“Qualified Respondent” means a Respondent which, in the sole discretion of the Issuer,
meets the requirements of this RFP.
“Redevelopment Area” means the 6 properties as determined by the Redevelopment
Designation by Resolution 2020-298 dated September 8, 2020 consisting of 2+/- acres.
“Redevelopment Law” means the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, codified at
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., as same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Redevelopment Plan” means “North + Springfield Redevelopment Plan” prepared by
Topology dated April 12, 2022 and adopted May 10, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A. This RFP covers only a 0.2 acre portion of Lot 6.01, Block 193 in the Redevelopment
Area and defined as “Lot 6.01 Project Area” as depicted in Exhibit J. The other properties in
this RFP include Block 193, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14.
“Respondent” means an entity or individual who submits a Response to this RFP.
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“Response” means a submission to the Issuer prepared in accordance with Section 3 hereof.
“RFP” means this Request for Proposals.
“State” means the State of New Jersey.
“Vision Plan” means the Cranford Downtown Management Corporation North Avenue Gateway
Vision Plan prepared by Connolly & Hickey
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
A. Overview
The Township is issuing this RFP to assess proposals from developers interested in the
acquisition and redevelopment of a portion of the Redevelopment Area which is comprised of
approximately 2+/- acres of mostly Township owned properties in Downtown Cranford.
Those properties are commonly known as Block 193, Lots 6.01, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 on
the tax map of the Township of Cranford, Union County, State of New Jersey.
B. Redevelopment Area
The Redevelopment Area was designated as a redevelopment area on September 8, 2020.
On May 10, 2022, the Township adopted the Redevelopment Plan which established the
standards for any development of the properties included in the Redevelopment Plan.
C. Redevelopment Plan Goals
The overall goals of the Redevelopment Plan are set forth in detail in the Redevelopment
Plan, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit A. In summary the goal of the Plan is to
revitalize the downtown and comply with the Township’s court mandated affordable housing
obligation. Proposals should follow the requirements of the Plan while incorporating the design
criteria of the Connolly & Hickey Vision Plan and description annexed hereto as Exhibit I.
In furtherance thereof, the Issuer is seeking Qualified Respondents for consideration in
selecting a “redeveloper” (as such term is defined in the Redevelopment Law) for the portion of
Redevelopment Area covered by the Redevelopment Plan.
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D. Redevelopment Area Conditions
The Respondent to this RFP should become familiar with the Redevelopment Area and
the Township and should be prepared to provide a formal response that sets forth a comprehensive
strategy for redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area properties.
E. Purchase Price
Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan will require the purchase by the designated
Redeveloper of the Township properties (Lot 14 and the Lot 6.01 Project Area) and four (4)
privately owned properties (Lots 10, 11, 12, & 13) at fair market value as determined by a licensed
appraiser.
1.2
RFP Documents
Each Respondent should inspect its copy of this RFP to ensure that a complete set of the
documents (including any Exhibits) is included. If a Respondent discovers that its copy of this
RFP is incomplete, it should immediately contact the Designated Contact Person. The Issuer will
make appropriate and reasonable arrangements with the Respondent to provide any missing items.
Each Respondent must prepare its Response using a complete RFP, including any addenda issued
by the Issuer prior to the date established for submission of all Responses. Neither the Issuer, nor
its agents or employees, shall be responsible for errors, omissions, incomplete submissions or
misinterpretations resulting from the Respondent’s use of an incomplete RFP in preparing or
submitting its Response.
1.3
Examination of Documents, Familiarity with the Services Required to be Performed
It is the responsibility of each Respondent before submitting a Response to (a) examine
this RFP thoroughly; (b) become familiar with and consider all federal, State and local laws,
regulations, ordinances, permits, approvals and orders that may affect the cost, performance or
furnishing of the services; and (c) notify the Issuer of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in this
RFP.
The submission of a Response will constitute a conclusive and binding representation by
such Respondents that such Respondent has agreed to, and complied with, every requirement of
this RFP.
1.4
Pre-Submission Conference
A Pre-Submission Conference with prospective Respondents, including a discussion of the
overall Redevelopment Area and this RFP, will take place on May 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Respondents
should
email
__________________________with
copy
to
______________________________________ to advise of the names and contact information
of all representatives of Respondents planning to participate in the Pre-Submission Conference.
The deadline to register for the Pre-Submission Conference is 3:00 p.m., on May 1, 2023.
Attendance at the Pre-Submission Conference is strongly suggested for all Respondents but is
not required.
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1.5
Evaluation Process
The Issuer intends to evaluate all Responses in accordance with Section 4.1 hereof and may
select a Qualified Respondent from among such Responses, however, the Issuer retains the
discretion to reject all of the Responses.
1.6
Schedule
May 3, 2023
Pre-Submission Conference (10:00 a.m.)
May 24, 2023
Last Day to submit questions or requests for clarifications
June 15, 2023
Receipt of Responses (10:00 a.m. prevailing time)
1.7
Conditions
By responding to this RFP, the Respondent acknowledges and consents to the following
conditions relative to the submission, review and consideration of its Response:
• The issuance of this RFP is not intended and shall not be construed to commit the
Township to execute any agreement with any Respondent.
• The Issuer reserves the exclusive rights set forth herein, including
without limitation those set forth in Section 1.8 hereof.
• Neither the Issuer nor its staff, nor any of its consultants will be liable for any claims nor
damages resulting from the solicitation or collection of Responses, nor will there be
any reimbursement to Respondents for the cost of preparing the Response or for
participating in this RFP process.
• All Responses will become the property of the Issuer and will not be returned and may
be used by the issuer without any further permission or authorization from the
Respondent.
• Information of a confidential or proprietary nature will be kept confidential during and
after the RFP process to the extent permitted by law when such information is properly
identified by the Respondents in accordance with Section 3.1.4 herein.
• All activities related to the provision of the services as contained herein shall be
subject to compliance with all applicable federal, State and local laws, environmental
regulations and/or other applicable requirements.
All documentation and information provided by the Issuer in connection with this RFP is
believed to be accurate and correct, however, the Township makes no guarantees as to the accuracy
of the information provided. Respondents are instructed to notify the Issuer in writing, (directed
to the Designated Contact Person) of any information provided herein that it believes is not
accurate or correct.
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1.8
Rights of the Issuer
The Issuer reserves, holds, and may exercise, at its sole discretion, the following rights and
options with regard to this RFP process:
•
To reject, for any reason, any and all responses and components thereof and to
eliminate any and all Respondents responding to this RFP from further
consideration for this procurement;
•
To eliminate any Respondent who submits incomplete or inadequate responses or
is not responsive this RFP;
•
To reject all Responses or any non-responsive Responses;
•
To supplement, amend, or otherwise modify this RFP;
•
To waive any technical, or other, nonconformance of the Responses, whether
material or otherwise;
•
To change or alter the schedule for any events called for in this RFP;
•
To conduct investigations of any or all of the Respondents and their Responses as
the Issuer deems necessary or convenient, to clarify the information provided as
part of the Response, including discussions with contact persons or prior clients,
regulatory agencies and visits to the facilities or projects referenced in its Response,
and to request additional information to support the information included in any
Response;
•
To decline to award an Agreement for any reason;
•
To abandon this RFP process at the Issuer’s convenience at any time for any reason;
•
To proceed with a Qualified Respondent that, in the Issuer’s sole judgment, best
serves the interest of the Township;
•
To facilitate the negotiation and execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with
the Township under applicable law;
•
To designate or consult with another agency, group, consultant, individual, public
body, or ad hoc committee to act at any time during the term of this procurement
process in its place or on its behalf;
•
To award any Agreement subject to final adoption of all necessary authorizations;
•
To interview any and all or no Respondents.
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1.9
Submission Date
Responses shall be submitted to: Business Administrator, 8 Springfield Avenue,
Cranford, New Jersey 07016 as follows: One original submission with two (2) hard copies and a
copy on a USB Drive on or before June 15, 2023, 10:00 AM, as more fully set forth in Section
3.1.
1.10 Submission Fee
In addition to the mandatory requirements set forth in this RFP, each submission
to this RFP must include a $2,500 fee (“Submission Fee”), check made payable to “the
Township of Cranford” to cover the administrative cost associated with this RFP. The
Submission fee will be non-refundable, unless the Respondent withdraws its
submission before the Submission Date.
{END OF SECTION 1}
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SECTION 2
THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
2.1
Township of Cranford
The Redevelopment Area is located in the Township of Cranford, Union County, New
Jersey. Cranford is home to approximately 24,000 residents who enjoy its many parks,
recreational facilities, shopping areas and outstanding schools. Strategically located in the heart of
Union County, the Township is served by the NJ Transit bus and Raritan Valley train line making
it desirable for outbound and inbound commuters.
Established in 1871, Cranford is 4.8 square miles of wonderful neighborhoods and historic
homes along the Rahway River, some dating back to the late 1800s. Township residents and
visitors, young and old, can enjoy the many programs offered at the Community Center, Public
Library, parks, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools or canoeing on the river. These are just
some of the reasons Cranford is routinely rated in the Top 50 Best Places to Live in NJ and to
raise a family.
Cranford Public Schools, a K-12 program, offer innovative programs and consistently
receive high rankings both nationally and at the State. The town is also home to Union County
College main campus.
The Township also has a strong commercial base. Downtown Cranford is well known for
its many restaurants, unique specialty shops and has seen tremendous investment and growth in
recent years with several Transit-Oriented Development projects. Smaller neighborhood shopping
areas, like Centennial Village, are also revitalized with new restaurants and businesses. The
Cranford Business Park, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway, major roads and Newark
Airport, is home to several well-known national corporations.
However, Cranford’s best asset is its residents who take great pride in the town’s history
and exemplify volunteerism and community spirit in the many civic organizations, clubs and
committees.
2.2
Downtown Cranford
For the past two years, Cranford’s central business district has been voted the Best
Downtown in New Jersey by the readers of NJ.com/NJ Advance Media. The Redevelopment
Area, centrally located within Downtown Cranford, is within Cranford’s designated Special
Improvement District (“SID”). The SID comprises 224 properties and more than 300 businesses.
These include stores, restaurants, personal services, professional offices and almost 1,000
apartments/ condo units in the SID and immediate surrounding area. The Downtown Management
Corporation/Office of Downtown Business & Economic Development (“DMC”) is responsible for
fostering economic revitalization and investments, business development and marketing for the
SID. The downtown property owners pay an annual special assessment, in addition to their
general property taxes, for things like streetscape improvements and maintenance to supplement
what the Township provides, marketing and communications, landscaping and strategic planning.
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2.3
Prospective Land Uses
Prospective land uses for the Redevelopment Area are reflected in the Redevelopment Plan.
Respondents are encouraged to review the Redevelopment Plan and the proposed uses for the
Redevelopment Area.
2.4
Redevelopment Area Properties
The following properties comprise the Redevelopment Area:
• Lot 6.01 is the site of the Cranford Fire Department as well as Municipal Parking Lot #1,
with spaces for shopper and daily permit parking. The lot has frontage along Union Avenue
North, Springfield Avenue, and North Avenue East. Only a an approximate 0.20 acre
portion of Lot 6.01 along the North Avenue entrance will be utilized for the Project. This
area is situated between the fire house and Lot 14 building and depicted on Exhibit J.
• Lot 10 fronts on Springfield Avenue and contains a one-way driveway and accompanying
parking lot, held in common ownership with Lot 13.
• Lot 11 is the site of the Cranford Animal Hospital fronting on Springfield Avenue.
• Lot 12 contains a Delta Gas Station at the corner of Springfield Avenue and North Avenue
East.
• Lot 13, which fronts on North Avenue East, contains a two-story building that contains four
retail businesses on the ground floor—Cranford Hair Care, Island Tans, Ramen, and Hunan
Wok. Upstairs contains at least one residential apartment unit.
• Lot 14 contains a one-story vacant structure.
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2.5
Affordable Housing Requirement
The Redevelopment Area was identified in the Township’s March 3, 2021 Housing
Element and Fair Share Plan (“HEFSP”) as part of a “Proposed North Avenue Redevelopment
Area.” The Redevelopment Area will provide for a mixed-use inclusionary project of at most 40
residential units, eight (8) units of which are to be designated and deed-restricted affordable
housing units. The area would also include a municipal parking component, address downtown
flooding concerns, and is designed at a scale and density that is consistent with Cranford’s
continued efforts to revitalize its downtown.
2.6
Environmental Conditions
THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA IS BEING MADE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
AND
REDEVELOPMENT
“AS
IS”,
INCLUDING
WITH
RESPECT
TO
ANY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT OR AFFECTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA,
AND THE ISSUER DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR
GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MARKETABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, REGARDING THE
CONDITION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Without limiting the generality of the
preceding
paragraph,
EACH
RESPONDENT
SHALL
BE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
UNDERTAKING
ITS
OWN
DUE
DILIGENCE
WITH
RESPECT
TO
THE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF OR AFFECTING THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA. In
no event will the Issuer pay or reimburse the costs associated with such due diligence efforts.
2.7
Redevelopment Plan and Approval Process
The Redevelopment Area is located within a municipally-designated “area in need of
redevelopment” in accordance with the provisions contained within the Redevelopment Law. This
designation permits the Township to undertake a review of the planning and zoning needs for the
area. The Redevelopment Plan may be amended to reflect any necessary superseding zoning
changes to conform to the applicable use of the Redevelopment Area. Once the Township has
identified and designated a Redeveloper, the Township will perform all necessary administrative
oversight pursuant to an Agreement.
The Redeveloper will be solely responsible for all other approvals concerning the
redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area, including those associated with utility service and
appropriate environmental remediation. The Township will provide reasonable cooperation to
assist the redeveloper in making application and securing such approvals.
{END OF SECTION 2}
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SECTION 3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
3.1
General Provisions
In addition to the information submission requirements listed below, the Respondent may
submit supplemental information that it feels may be useful in evaluating its Response.
3.1.1 Submission of Responses, Time and Place
Responses shall be submitted to the Township before 10:00 AM on June 15, 2023. Responses
shall be to: Business Administrator, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 as
follows: One original submission with two (2) hard copies and a copy on a USB Drive.
NO COPIES OF RESPONSES SHALL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO ANY OTHER
PROJECT TEAM MEMBER OR ANY OTHER TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL.
All submissions will remain unopened by the Project Team until 10:00 AM on June 15, 2023.
Any Response or portions thereof that are submitted and received after the specified deadline will
be marked “received late” and will be returned to the respondent submitting same.
The electronic delivery of the Response on the above date and prior to the time specified herein is
solely and strictly the responsibility of the Respondent. The Township shall not, under any
circumstances, be responsible for the loss of, delay or non-delivery of any Response sent or
delivered, by electronic mail or otherwise, prior to the Response opening.
3.1.2 Questions/Clarifications Request
All communications, questions or clarifications pertaining to this RFP should be directed, in
writing, to the Designated Contact Person and received no later than May 24, 2023. No
communications, questions or clarifications, whether verbal or written, shall be presented to any
other member of the project team or any other Township official. During the period provided for
the preparation of Responses, the Issuer may issue addenda to this RFP. These addenda will be
numbered consecutively and will be posted on the Township’s website at the following link:
www.cranfordnj.org/home/bids/rfei-north-averedevelopment-area
Answers to questions or clarifications will be posted on this link to the Township website.
Respondents are encouraged to regularly visit the link and the Township website. These addenda
will be issued by the Issuer and will constitute a part of this RFP. Each Respondent is required to
acknowledge receipt of all addenda at the time of submission of the Response by submitting an
executed acknowledgment in the form set forth in Exhibit E. All responses to this RFP shall be
prepared with full consideration of the addenda issued prior to the Response submission date.
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3.1.3 Cost of Presentation
Each Response and all information required to be submitted pursuant to this RFP shall be
prepared at the sole cost and expense of the Respondent. There shall be no claims whatsoever
against the Issuer, its staff or consultants for reimbursement for the payment of costs or expenses
incurred in the preparation of the Response or other information required by this RFP.
3.1.4 Disclosure of Information in Responses
If the Respondent chooses to include material of a proprietary nature in the Response, the
Issuer will keep such material confidential unless required to disclose such information pursuant
to applicable law. The Respondent must specifically identify each page of its Response that
contains such information by properly marking the applicable pages. Any sections which contain
material of a proprietary nature shall be severable or removable from the Response to assist the
Issuer in protecting this information. The Respondent also shall include the following notice in the
introduction of the relevant Response:
The data on pages
identified by
(symbol)
and
labeled
“Proprietary Information”, contain information that is a trade secret and/or
contains other information which, if disclosed, would cause substantial injury to
(Respondent’s) competitive position. (Respondent) requests that such data be
used only for the evaluation of the Response and understands that disclosure will
be limited only to the extent that the Issuer is required to do so pursuant to
applicable law. If an Agreement is awarded to (Respondent), the Issuer will have
the right to use or disclose the data as provided in the Agreement executed with
the Respondent.
To the extent permitted by law, the Issuer will use commercially reasonable efforts to
prevent the unauthorized disclosure of this information in applying the proprietary standard to
marked data. However, the Issuer assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or injury that may
result from any disclosure or use of marked data or any disclosure of this or other information.
Respondent understands that the Issuer is subject to the dictates of the Open Public Meetings Act,
the Open Public Records Act and other applicable laws and acknowledge that a court of competent
jurisdiction could order the disclosure of all materials received as Responses hereto.
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3.1.5 Response Acceptance or Rejection
The Issuer in its sole and absolute discretion reserves the right to (a) abandon this RFP
process, (b) reject any or all Responses and (c) waive any informality or nonconformance in the
Response.
3.1.6 Disposal of Responses
All Responses are the property of the Issuer and will not be returned. At the conclusion of
the procurement process, the Issuer may use or dispose of any and all copies of Responses received
in whatever manner they deem appropriate. However, prior to such disposal, the Issuer will use
commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information,
provided same is properly identified in accordance herein. In no event will the Issuer assume
liability for any loss, damage or injury that may result from any disclosure or use of marked data.
3.1.7 Withdrawal by Respondent
A Respondent may request withdrawal of its Response prior to the date and time set for
the opening of the Responses provided that a written request to withdraw the Response is hand
delivered to the Issuer by or on behalf of an accredited representative of the Respondent, or the
request is delivered by certified U.S. Mail. The request to withdraw the Response must be received
by the Issuer prior to commencement of Response opening. While the Issuer will seek to honor
such withdrawal request, the Issuer shall incur no liability for failure to do so.
3.1.8 Negotiations & Termination of Negotiations
The Township reserves the right to engage in negotiations with any Qualified
Respondent(s) recommended by the Project Team and reserves the right to terminate negotiations
at any time for any reason, including without limitation, if a redevelopment agreement has not
been agreed upon within 120 days of the date Project Team making its recommendation(s).
3.2
Submission Requirements
All Responses must be submitted complete with all requested information and are to be in
conformance with the instructions set forth herein and as required by subsequent addenda, if and
as applicable. The Response and all related information must be bound and must be signed and
acknowledged by the Respondent in accordance with the directions herein.
The Respondent is referred to the following sections hereof, which summarize the
documents and information required to be submitted pursuant to this RFP.
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3.3
Form and Content of Response
3.3.1 Organization
Responses submitted in response to this RFP shall consist of the following:
Section I
Executive Summary, Respondent’s Statement of Public Disclosure (see
Exhibit B hereto), Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications and Financial
Responsibility (see Exhibit C hereto), Letter of Intent (see Exhibit D
hereto), Acknowledgment of Addenda (see Exhibit E hereto) (pursuant to
Section 3.3.2). Checklist, (See Exhibit F hereto), Non-Collusion Affidavit
(Exhibit G) and Affirmative Action Statement (Exhibit H)
Section II
General Information (pursuant to Section 3.3.3)
Section III
Financial Information (pursuant to Section 3.3.4)
Section IV
Technical Information (pursuant to Section 3.3.5)
Section V
Proposed Redevelopment Plan (pursuant to Section 3.3.6)
Section VI
Administrative Information (pursuant to Section3.3.7)
Section VII
Supplemental Information (pursuant to Section 3.3.8)
3.3.2 Executive Summary; Letter of Intent; Acknowledgment of Addenda
Section I of the Response shall contain the Respondent’s Executive Summary,
Respondent’s Statement of Public Disclosure, Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications and
Financial Responsibility, Letter of Intent and Acknowledgment of Addenda (all on Respondent’s
official letterhead) in the form and content exactly as set forth in Exhibits C, D & E herein. The
Executive Summary shall include a summary of the key points of the Response including the
proposed purchase price for the Redevelopment Area.
3.3.3 General Information Submission Requirements
Section II of the Response shall contain the following information set forth in the following
order:
1.
The name, address and telephone number of the Respondent’s primary business
office. If the Respondent’s primary business office is located outside of the State,
give the address and telephone number of the New Jersey location, if any, that
will be responsible for participating in this procurement and the project.
2.
Identify the parent company and any subsidiary or affiliated companies of the
Respondent, giving the name, address and telephone numbers of each such
company.
3.
Option (if known at this time) - Does the Respondent intend to joint venture, partner or
subcontract with any other company or firm or other entity in the submission of a
Response? If so, identify such joint venturer, partner or subcontractor and provide
for each the same information as required of the Respondence in paragraphs 1
and 2. Describe in narrative form the proposed contractual relationship and
responsibilities, written or otherwise, of each of the firms or companies that will be
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participating.
4.
All principal officers of Respondent, and all persons or entities that hold a
ten percent (10%) or greater interest in Respondent.
5.
All persons or entities that hold a ten percent (10%) or greater interest in an
entity identified in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.
6.
In connection with 1 through 5 above, provide:
a.
A complete identification of all principals or officers of any entities, firms,
arrangements, associates, joint ventures, partnerships, or involvements
described above;
b.
Provide complete identification of all principals holding ten percent (10%)
or more of net equity and all officers of all firms or entities so named;
c.
A complete list of all criminal charges, or civil environmental complaints,
brought against any of those entities, firms or persons that have been
involved in any way with Respondent as identified in the foregoing answers
and the disposition of all such criminal charges.
7.
Complete the Respondent’s Statement for Public Disclosure exactly as set
forth in Exhibit B herein.
3.3.4 Financial Information Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide evidence that the development entity has the financial capacity
to implement the proposed development. The Respondent must provide the following information:
a. A summary of the amount and source of investment capital (debt and equity)
anticipated to be available for the successful redevelopment of the Redevelopment
Area, including the purchase price of the properties in the Redevelopment Area or
commitment to pay the fair market value as determined by the Township’s appraiser.
b. A list of three (3) financial references, including a banking reference, noting the names,
addresses and telephone numbers.
c. Financial statements (audited preferred) for the general partner or controlling entity of
the development team for the last three (3) years.
d. Evidence of its ability to secure builder’s risk insurance and performance bonding
capacity.
e. Disclosure of any negative information that would be deemed material under generally
accepted accounting practices and, in addition thereto, any history of bankruptcy,
insolvency, receivership, or similar declaration or status determination with respect to
individuals or entities associated with the Respondent or any entity or affiliate therefore
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or individuals, or entities that are principals of said Respondent.
f. Specific information on how Respondent’s firm has financed major projects. Indicate
the source and amount of debt and equity funds Respondent’s firm has arranged in the
past.
Additionally, the Township is interested in how outside lenders, investors and business prospects
may view the development opportunity. Although the Township is not requiring firm, binding
financing and/or leasing commitments from outside financial entities (debt & equity) at this time,
proposals providing evidence of same will be viewed favorably. The Respondent is also required to
complete the Respondent’s Statement of Qualifications and Financial Responsibility exactly as set
forth in Exhibit C herein.
3.3.5 Technical and Project-Related Information Submission Requirements
Section IV of the Response shall contain Respondent’s technical and related experience.
Respondents to this RFP shall demonstrate their ability to undertake the development of the
Redevelopment Area by providing the technical qualifications of the Respondent, principal
subcontractors, and individual team members. The Issuer reserves the right to conduct an
independent investigation of the Respondent and its subcontractor’s technical qualifications by
contacting project references, accessing public information, or contacting independent parties.
Additional information may be requested during the evaluation of technical qualifications. At a
minimum, the Respondent and its subcontractors shall provide the following information to
demonstrate its technical qualifications.
3.3.5.1 Summary of Related Projects
The Respondent shall include a description of its prior projects with a strong mixed
residential and retail component including those in which any person or entity identified in
response to Section 3.3.3 was involved. The portfolio may include visual and descriptive
information sufficient to judge the quality and use of the project.
For each project, Respondent shall provide the following information:
3.3.5.1(a)
Project Development:
a. Specify the scope, cost, time and completion, completion date and sources of funding
for all projects.
b. Demonstrate the project’s post-construction success in terms of design, use,
construction, management, income, employment, tax assessment, and associated
expansions or spin-off development.
c. Discuss any unanticipated problems that arose with any of the above issues, as well as
discussion of how the firm has addressed them.
3.3.5.1(b)
Project Operations:
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a. Identify the current ownership and/or property management for each project.
b. Provide contact names, addresses and telephone numbers for each project.
c. List any project defaults in which any of the principals have been a general partner or
had a controlling ownership of Respondent during the last ten (10) years.
3.3.5.2 Current or Pending Projects:
Briefly describe any current or pending projects being undertaken by all members of the
Respondent’s team. Identify the current and future workload of staff members being assigned to this
project. Identify the location of any current project, and include a contact name, address, and
telephone number for each current client.
3.3.5.3 Project References:
Include three (3) references from public entities for whom the Respondent has developed
similar projects, indicating whether the work was that of the Respondent and/or specific staff who
will be assigned to the Redevelopment Area. Identify the contact name, organization, type of
work provided, and the contact’s address and telephone number. The Issuer reserves the right to
contact entities for whom the Respondent has developed a similar project that are not listed by
the Respondent as a reference.
3.3.6 Redevelopment Plan
Project Concept
Respondents shall review the Redevelopment Plan. The Township encourages proposals
that maximize the potential of the Redevelopment Area (consistent with the overall approach of
the Redevelopment Plan and the Connolly & Hickey Vision Plan Design Criteria), even if such
proposal includes non-material deviations from the literal requirements of the Redevelopment
Plan. Respondents must provide a project description that includes, but is not limited to, the
following elements (please be as specific as possible) (collectively, the “Project Concept”):
a. Uses;
b. Square feet and number of structures;
c. Parking, number of spaces: structured and ground level;
d. Design scheme (this shall include but not limited to: scale, height, context, access, open
space and parking. This may be presented in the form of plans and sketches);
e. Phasing Plan, if required;
f. Prospective tenant/occupant profiles;
g. Targeted rent/sales price – per square foot;
h. Market research, if applicable;
i. Project completion timetable;
j. Green building design;
k. Total number of residential units, with bedroom distribution; and
l. Total square footage of retail/commercial space proposed.
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Conceptual Site Plan
Submit a preliminary conceptual site plan at a scale of no greater than 1:50. This plan
should illustrate all elements proposed in the Project Concept. Please provide sufficient
information suitable to understand the project layout and design. The Project Concept should be
consistent with the Connolly & Hickey Vision Plan Design Criteria.
Please indicate, at a minimum, the following information: the number of floors,
approximate height, building footprint and setbacks, any landscaped areas and paved areas,
sidewalks, building square footage; and the location of proposed curb cuts, vehicular and any truck
parking lots and decks and interior roadways that service the project. Also, provide a sufficient
overview to illustrate how the project will respond and relate to the surroundings.
Financial Plan
Describe the financing plan for the proposed project:
a. Total project budget;
b. Sources and uses of funds;
c. Terms of financing;
d. Multi-year cash flow statements of project;
e. Documentation of the basis of the financial projections;
f. Estimated market value of the total project and phases (if appropriate);
g. Include all on- and off-site infrastructure improvements supporting all uses to be
developed; and
h. Estimate of taxes to be paid;
3.3.7 Administrative Information Submission Requirements
Section VI of the Response shall include the following information in the following order:
1.
Project Organization
• The Respondent shall submit a Project Organization Plan. The plan should describe, in
narrative form and as a chart, the Respondent’s proposed organizational structure for this
Redevelopment Area. The chart shall display:
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• the firms involved, their interrelationships and responsibilities (if
known); and
• key management personnel identified by name and firm;
• resumes of key personnel to be assigned to the Redevelopment Area,
including those to be involved in project implementation, are to be
provided in the Response.
2.
Describe briefly any significant pending legal and administrative proceedings (other than
ordinary routine litigation incidental to Respondent’s business) in which the Respondent
or any person or entity identified in response to Section 3.3.3 is a party or of which any of
their property is the subject. Include the name of the court or agency in which the
proceedings are pending, the date instituted, and the principal parties thereto, a description
of the factual basis alleged to underlie the proceeding and the relief sought. Include similar
information as to any such proceedings known to be contemplated by governmental
authorities. Administrative or judicial proceedings arising under any federal, State, or local
laws or ordinances that have been enacted or adopted for purposes of environmental
protection shall not be deemed “ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business” and
shall be described.
3.
A complete list of all criminal charges and civil environmental complaints brought against
Respondent or any person or entity identified in response to Section 3.3.3 identified in the
foregoing answers and the disposition of all such criminal charges and/or civil
environmental complaints, if any.
4.
Describe briefly any occasion in which Respondent or any person or entity identified in
response to Section 3.3.3, has ever been disqualified, removed or otherwise prevented
from participating in, or completing a federal, State, or local governmental project because
of a violation of law or a safety regulation.
5.
Describe briefly any occasion in which Respondent or any person or entity identified in
response to Section 3.3.3 has been in a position of default in a federal, State or local
government project, such that payment proceedings and/or execution on a payment,
performance or bid bond have been undertaken.
6.
Willingness to provide a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Director of the New Jersey
Division of Taxation applied for and received by all Respondents.
7.
State whether the Respondent or any person or entity identified in response to Section
3.3.3 now or has been during the past three (3) years delinquent on any tax payments or
obligations owed to any taxing jurisdiction.
8.
State whether the Respondent, or of any affiliated corporation of the Respondent or said
parent corporation, or any of the Respondent’s officers or principal members, shareholders
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or investors, or other interested parties been adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or
involuntary, within the past ten (10) years.
9.
State whether the Respondent or anyone referred to above as “principals of the
Respondent” been indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past ten (10) years.
10.
List all threatened and pending claims, litigation and judgments or settlements, including
but not limited to government investigations and enforcement actions against Respondent
or any person or entity identified in response to Section 3.3.3.
11.
State whether the Respondent or any of its officers or principals refused to testify or waive
immunity before any state of the federal grand jury relating to any public construction
project within the last ten years. If so, provide details.
12.
If multiple organizations are participating (e.g., subsidiaries, parent companies, joint
ventures and/or subcontractors), the information requested in this Section 3.3.7 shall be
provided regarding each of the respective organizations.
3.3.8 Supplemental Information to be Provided at Respondent’s Option
The Respondent may include in Section VII any other information that it deems relevant
or useful for the Issuer to consider in evaluating Respondent’s Response. Respondent should also
include any concerns regarding this project or any information or suggestions that the Respondent
deems relevant to the Issuer. Some suggested topics for supplemental information include:
a. ownership issues;
b. potential future uses;
c. potential for additional properties to be included in Redevelopment Area; and
d. environmental concerns.
3.3.9 Form
The Respondent shall provide the appropriate information required for each Section in
accordance with the following content and format requirements.
a. Each volume and all related information shall be bound as a single document (with
the exception of the one (1) unbound copy), unless that is impractical, in which case
an Exhibit document accompanying the volume may be submitted.
b. The Response shall be concise, clear, factual, and complete with a minimum of
extraneous material.
c. The Response shall be indexed and sectioned and shall be prefaced with a table of
contents.
d. Maps and drawings should be attached.
{END OF SECTION 3}
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SECTION 4
EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
4.1
Evaluation Process
Generally, the Issuer will identify Qualified Respondents giving due regard to past
experience, conformance to the goals and objectives articulated in this RFP, as well as financial
strength and other qualifications and experience which are deemed, at the sole discretion of the
Issuer, to be relevant. Only those Respondents that are deemed qualified by the Issuer will be
considered. The Issuer reserves the right to select or reject a Respondent on any basis it deems
appropriate or to waive any item or requirement set forth in this RFP.
All responses will first be evaluated to assure that they meet the requirements of this RFP.
Responses will be evaluated by a Project Team composed of the following individuals:
• Brian Andrews, Mayor
• Kathleen Miller-Prunty, Commissioner of Public Works & Engineering
• Township Administrator
• Lavona Patterson, CFO
• Graham Petto, Redevelopment Planner
• Paul LaCorte, Member, Downtown Management Corporation
Responses will be evaluated based upon the following criteria (not ranked in order of
importance):
• Understanding of the goals, nature and scope of the Township’s redevelopment efforts in
the Redevelopment Area, Redevelopment Plan and Vision Plan;
• Level of creativity, innovativeness and resourcefulness of past projects;
• Respondent’s experience and qualifications with similar projects (redevelopment
properties, joint venture or other partnerships, public entities);
• Project references;
• Financial strength and available capital;
• Innovativeness of development concept(s);
• Competency and thoroughness evidenced in the Project Concept;
• Demonstrated experience in building development projects;
• Demonstrated ability to arrange debt and equity financing for projects;
• Ability to provide superior qualified staff and professionals;
• Viability of proposed development uses; and
• Economic benefit to the Township.
Overall, a Qualified Respondent to this RFP must evidence, either directly or as part of an
existing or proposed joint venture, partnership or other organization or firms or through the use of
subcontractors, the technical ability, financial strength and the willingness to provide the
required performance-related guarantees for the services contemplated in this RFP. The Issuer
reserves the right in its sole discretion to interview one or more Respondents as to their proposals
as part of its evaluation process.
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The Issuer may select one or more of the Respondents with whom to undertake negotiations
of a Redevelopment Agreement that will set forth the obligations and responsibilities relating to the
development of the Redevelopment Area and/or to assist the Issuer in its development of the
Redevelopment Area. The issuance of this RFP in no way obligates the Issuer to negotiate an
Agreement with any of the Respondents. Such negotiations, if conducted, will proceed for a
reasonable time acceptable to the Issuer and shall culminate in the execution of an Agreement,
termination of such negotiations and the Issuer’s selection of another Qualified Respondent for the
commencement of negotiations, or the Issuer’s abandonment or revision of the selection process
contemplated by this RFP.
{END OF SECTION 4}
EXHIBIT A
Link to Dropbox of Project Related Documents:
www.cranfordnj.org/home/bids/rfei-north-averedevelopment-area
If a respondent has any trouble accessing or downloading the plan or would like to request
the plan emailed to them, please contact _________________________________
EXHIBIT B
RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
A. RESPONDENT
1.
a.
Name of Respondent:
b.
Address of Respondent:
2. If the Respondent is not an individual doing business under his own name, the
Respondent has the status indicated below and is organized or operating under the
laws of
A corporation
A non-profit or charitable institution or corporation
A partnership known as
A business association or joint venture known as
A federal, state or local government of instrumentality thereof
Other (explain)
1. If the Respondent is not an individual, give date of establishment of entity.
2. Names, addresses, title or position (if any), and nature and extent of the interest of
the officers and principal members, shareholders and investors of the Respondent,
are set forth as follows:
a. If the Respondent is a corporation, the officers, directors or trustees, and
each stockholder owning more than 10 percent or any class of stock.
b. If the Respondent is a partnership, each partner, whether a general or
limited partner, and either the percent of interest or a description of the
character and extent of interest. The developer should be sure to include
any prospective partners it is aware of at the time of the submission.
c. If the Respondent is a business association or a joint venture,
each participant and either the percent of interest or a description
of the character and extent of interest.
d. If the Respondent is some other entity, the officers, the members of
the governing body, and each person having an interest of more
than 10 percent.
Name, Address and Zip Code
Position Title (if any) and Percent of Interest or Description of Character and
Extent of Interest
CERTIFICATION
I, (We)
Certify that this Respondent’s Statement for Public Disclosure is true and correct
to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief.
Dated:
Dated:
Signature
Signature
Signature
Title:
Title:
Address and Zip Code:
Address and Zip Code:
Notary:
If the Respondent is an individual, this statement should be signed by such
individual, if a partnership, by one of the partners; if a corporation or other such
entity, by one of its chief officers having knowledge of the facts required by this
statement.
EXHIBIT C
RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1. Name, Address and Zip Code of Respondent:
2. Is the Respondent a subsidiary of or affiliated with any other corporation or corporations
or any other firms? Yes
No
If yes, list each such corporation or firm by name and address, specifically its
relationship to the Respondent, and identify the officers and directors or trustees
common to the Respondent and such other corporation or firms.
a. The financial condition of the Respondent, as of
, is as reflected in
the attached financial statement. (Note: Attach to this statement a certified financial
statement showing the assets and liabilities, including contingent liabilities, fully
itemized in accordance with acceptable accounting standards and based on a proper
audit. If the date of the certified financial statement precedes the date of this
submission by more than six months, also attach an interim balance sheet not more
than sixty (60) days old).
b. Name and address of auditor or public accountant who performed the audit on which
said financial statement is based.
c. If funds for the development of the Project Concept proposed are to be obtained from
sources other than the Respondent’s own funds, provide a statement of the
Respondent’s plan for financing the acquisition and development of the land.
4. Sources and amount of cash available to Respondent to meet equity requirements of the
proposed undertaking:
a. In Banks:
Name, Address and Zip Code of Bank
Amount
$
b. By sale of readily saleable assets:
Description
Market Value
Mortgages or Liens
$
5. Names and addresses of bank references:
6.
a. Has the Respondent or any person or entity identified in Section 3.3 hereto been
adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or involuntary, within the past ten (10) years?
Yes
No
If yes, give date, place and under what name.
b. Has the Respondent or anyone referred to above as “principals of the Respondent”
been indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past ten (10) years?
Yes
No
7.
a. Undertakings comparable to the proposed redevelopment completed by the
Respondent or any of the principals of the Respondent, including identification and
a brief description of each project and date of completion:
b. If the Respondent or any of the principals of the Respondent has ever been an
employee, in a supervisory capacity, for a construction contractor or builder on
undertakings comparable to the proposed development work, name such employee,
name and address of employer, title of position, and brief description of work:
8. If the Respondent or a parent corporation, a subsidiary, an affiliate or a principal of the
Respondent is to participate in the development of the land as a construction contract
builder:
a. Name and address of such contractor or builder:
b. Has such contractor or builder within the last ten (10) years ever failed to qualify as
a responsible bidder, refused to enter into a contract after an award has been made,
or failed to complete a construction or development contract. Yes
No
If
yes, explain:
c. Total amount of construction or development work performed by such contractor
or builder during the last five (5) years:
$
d. Construction contracts or developments now being performed by such contractor or
builder:
Identification of
Contract of Development
Location
Amount
Date to be
Completed
e.
Outstanding construction-contract bids of such contractor or builder:
Awarding Body
Amount
Date Opened
$
9. Does any member of the governing body in the Township or any other appointed official
in the Township, have any direct or indirect personal or financial interest in the
Respondent or in the development rehabilitation of the property upon the basis of such
proposal?
Yes
No
If yes, explain:
10.
Statements and other evidence of the Respondent’s qualifications and financial
responsibility (other than the financial statement) are attached hereto and hereby made
a part hereof as follows:
EXHIBIT D
LETTER OF INTENT
(Note: To be typed on Respondent’s letterhead.
The Issuer shall accept no modifications to the language of the letter).
The undersigned, (Name of Respondent) has submitted the attached Response to the
Request for Proposals (the “RFP”), issued by the Township of Cranford (the “Issuer”),
relative to the development of as Block 193, Lots 6.01 (portion), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 on
the tax map of the Township of Cranford, Union County, State of New Jersey.
THE RESPONDENT HEREBY STATES:
I.
The attached Response contains accurate, factual and complete information.
II.
The Respondent agrees to participate in good faith in the application process as
described in the RFP and to adhere to the Issuer’s schedule.
III.
The Respondent acknowledges that all costs incurred by it in connection with the
preparation and submission of the Response, or any negotiations which result
therefrom shall be borne exclusively by the Respondent.
IV.
The Respondent hereby declares that the only persons participating in this Response as
principals are named herein and that no person other than those herein mentioned has
any participation in the Response or in any contract to be entered into with respect
thereto. Additional persons may subsequently be included as participating principals,
but only if acceptable to the Issuer. The Respondent declares that this Response is made
without connection with any other person, firm or parties who has submitted a
Response, except as expressly set forth below and that it has been prepared and has
been submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud.
V.
The Respondent acknowledges and agrees that the Issuer may modify, amend,
suspend and/or terminate the RFP process (in its sole judgment) or may decide not
to proceed with development of the Redevelopment Area described in the RFP. In
either case, neither the Issuer nor any of their officers, agents or representatives shall
have any liability to the Respondent for any costs incurred by the Respondent with
respect to the application activities described in the RFP.
VI.
The Respondent acknowledges that any contract executed with respect to
implementation/effectuation of the project described in the RFP must comply with
all applicable affirmative action and similar laws. Respondent hereby agrees to take
such actions as are required in order to comply with such applicable laws.
VII.
The Respondent hereby acknowledges receipt of the RFP.
Very truly yours,
(NAME OF RESPONDENT)
By: _
Name:
Title: _
Date:
EXHIBIT E
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA
The Respondent hereby acknowledges receipt of
dated
and
Addenda Nos.
through
, inclusive.
(NAME OF RESPONDENT)*
By:
Name:
Title:
*If a joint venture, partnership or other formal organization of firms submit this Response,
all such firms shall be listed and each such participant shall execute this Acknowledgment
of Addenda.
EXHIBIT F
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CHECKLIST
THIS CHECKLIST MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR
PROPOSAL:
Please initial below, indicating that your proposal includes the itemized document.
A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IS
CAUSE FOR REFUSAL.
INITIAL BELOW
A. One Original, Two Copies and USB Drive of the complete Proposal.
B. Non-Collusion Affidavit properly notarized.
C. Authorized signatures on all forms.
D. Business Registration Certificate(s).
E. Affirmative Action Statement
Note: N.J.S.A 52:32-44 provides that the Township shall not enter into a contract for
goods or services unless the other party to the contract provides a copy of its business
registration certificate and the business registration certificate of any subcontractors
at the time that it submits its proposal. The contracting party must also collect the state
use tax where applicable.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES
THE ABOVE LISTED REQUIREMENTS.
NAME OF PROPOSER:
Person, Firm or Corporation
_____________________________________________________________
BY:
(NAME)
(TITLE)
EXHIBIT G
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
COUNTY OF UNION
ss:
I AM_______________________________________________________
OF THE FIRM OF __________________________________________
UPON MY OATH, I DEPOSE AND SAY:
1. THAT I EXECUTED THE SAID PROPOSAL WITH FULL AUTHORITY SO TO
DO;
2. THAT THIS PROPOSER HAS NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ENTERED
INTO ANY AGREEMENT, PARTICIPATED IN ANY COLLUSION, OR
OTHERWISE TAKEN ANY ACTION IN RESTRAINT OF FAIR AND OPEN
COMPETITION IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ENGAGEMENT;
3. THAT ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID PROPOSAL AND IN THIS
AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, AND MADE WITH FULL
KNOWLEDGE THAT THE TOWNSHP OF CRANFORD RELIES UPON THE
TRUTH OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID PROPOSAL AND IN THE
STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS AFFIDAVIT IN AWARDING THE
CONTRACT FOR THE SAID ENGAGEMENT; AND
4. THAT NO PERSON OR SELLING AGENCY HAS BEEN EMPLOYED TO
SOLICIT
OR
SECURE
THIS
ENGAGEMENT
AGREEMENT
OR
UNDERSTANDING FOR A COMMISSION, PERCENTAGE, BROKERAGE OR
CONTINGENT FEE, EXCEPT BONA FIDE EMPLOYEES OR BONA FIDE
ESTABLISHED COMMERCIAL SELLING AGENCIES OF THE PROPOSER.
(N.J.S.A.52: 34-25).
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO
BEFORE ME THIS
DAY
OF
2023.
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF
AFFIANT UNDER SIGNATURE)
NOTARY PUBLIC OF
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
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EXHIBIT H
N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and N.J.A.C. 17:27
MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LANGUAGE
Goods, Professional Services and General Service Contracts
(Mandatory Affirmative Action Language)
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex. Except with
respect to affectional or sexual orientation, the contractor will take affirmative action
to ensure that such applicants are recruited and employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their age, race, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex. Such action
shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of
pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Public
Agency Compliance Officer setting for the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable will, in all solicitations or
advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual
orientation or sex.
The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, will send to each labor union or
representative or workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or
other contract or understanding, a notice, to be provided by the agency contracting
officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the contractor's
commitments under this act and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places
available to employees and applicants for employment.
The contractor or subcontractor, where applicable, agrees to comply with any
regulations promulgated by the Treasurer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq., as
amended and supplemented from time to time and the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
The contractor or subcontractor agrees to make good faith efforts to employ minority
and women workers consistent with the applicable Township employment goals
established in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2 or a binding determination of the
applicable Township employment goals determined by the Division, pursuant to
N.J.A.C. 17:27-5.2.
The contractor or subcontractor agrees to inform in writing its appropriate
recruitment agencies including, but not limited to, employment agencies, placement
bureaus, colleges, universities, labor unions, that it does not discriminate on the basis
of age, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual
orientation or sex, and that it will discontinue the use of any recruitment agency which
engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.
The contractor or subcontractor agrees to revise any of its testing procedures, if
necessary, to assure that all personnel testing conforms with the principles of job-
related testing, as established by the statutes and court decisions of the State of New
Jersey and as established by applicable Federal law and applicable Federal court
decisions.
In conforming with the applicable employment goals, the contractor or subcontractor
agrees to review all procedures relating to transfer, upgrading, downgrading and layoff
to ensure that all such actions are taken without regard to age, creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, consistent with
the statutes and court decisions of the State of New Jersey, and applicable Federal law
and applicable Federal court decisions.
The contractor shall submit to the public agency, after notification of award but prior to
execution of a goods and services contract, one of the following three documents:
§ Letter of Federal Affirmative Action Plan Approval
§ Certificate of Employee Information Report
§ Employee Information Report Form AA302
The contractor and its subcontractors shall furnish such reports or other documents
to the Division of Contract Compliance and EEO as may be requested by the Division
from time to time in order to carry out the purposes of these regulations, and public
agencies shall furnish such information as may be requested by the Division of
Contract Compliance & EEO for conducting a compliance investigation pursuant to
Subchapter 10 of the Administrative Code at N.J.A.C. 17:27.
EXHIBIT I
Narrative Description of Connolly & Hickey Vision Plan Design Criteria
Building ‘A’ – Corner of North Avenue and Springfield Avenue
Inspired by Neoclassical design incorporating some of the style’s key elements
including Doric columns at the loggia including a balustrade; a delineation of floor
levels including a water table, cornice band courses between the first and second and
the third and fourth floor levels, and a molded cornice entablature all of which are
detailed to the appropriate scale of the building massing using traditional molding
profiles; a purposeful fenestration pattern; masonry window openings detailed with
jambs returns, frames with brick molding, historical stone sills or stone panels, and
traditional lintels; and other detailing appropriate to the architectural style.
Materials used include a traditional red brick at the body of the building and cast
stone or limestone detailing at the water table, cornices, lintels, spandrels and the
colonnade/portico elements and. The storefronts are detailed with metal set on cast
stone bulkheads. Any stairs or other accoutrements match the cast stone detailing of
the main building. This building uses a variety of window shapes and sizes at the
half-round openings but most others are one-over-one double-hung windows.
Building ‘B’ – Lot 14 and portion of Lot 6.01
Inspired by a more simplified version of Neoclassical design incorporating a shallow
cast stone water table, a molded metal cornice between the first and upper levels, a
bracketed metal cornice entablature that is simplified on the secondary elevations,
and metal spandrels between the groups of windows at the second and third floor
levels. Similar to Building A, the window openings are hung sashes but with multi-
panes, historical projecting metal sills, and jamb returns. The body of the building is
traditional red brick slightly different from Building A.
EXHIBIT J
This RFP covers only a 0.2 acre portion of Lot 6.01,
Block 193 in the Redevelopment Area and defined
as “Lot 6.01 Project Area” highlighted in yellow
below:
NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD
UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
FOR: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH + SPRINGFIELD REDELOPMENT AREA
Responses shall be submitted to: Business Administrator, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New
Jersey 07016 as follows: One original submission with two (2) hard copies and a copy on a USB
Drive on or before June 15, 2023, 10:00 AM,
To view, download, and/or print the RFP please go to the Township of Cranford Website
www.cranfordnj.org/home/bids/rfei-north-averedevelopment-area
All proposers shall conform to the intention and provisions of affirmative action in Public
Contracts Laws of the State of New Jersey, R.S. 10:2-1 of 7/23/75, Assembly Bill No. 2227.
Proposers are required to comply with requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et. seq. and N.J.A.C.
17:27.
The Township Committee reserves the right to reject any and all proposals should it be in the
interest of the Township to do so and to waive any informalities in the proposals.
By: _______________________
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