Request for Statement of Interest in Implementation of the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan

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1 425 Hillside Avenue Request for Statement of Interest in Implementation of the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan I. INTRODUCTION The is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to prepare plans for the redevelopment of a 70-acre commercial and residential area at the northwest corner of Mannheim Road and Roosevelt Road that is part of a larger 105-acre redevelopment area. The Village plans to redevelop this area to its highest and best use while also addressing existing drainage problems. The selected firm will be responsible for completing a market study and preparing architectural, landscape and engineering plans for this site. The primary goals of this project are to identify specific redevelopment options, provide innovative stormwater management solutions that can double as site amenities, and establish a conceptual plan for aesthetic improvements to buildings and landscaping. Interested firms should carefully review the information in this Request for Statement of Interest (SOI) and respond according to the submittal requirements listed in Section IV. Short-listed firms will be issued a full Request for Proposal (RFP) and asked to attend an informational meeting on November 9, The SOI shall be submitted NO LATER THAN 4:00 pm (CST) on Friday, October 21, 2016, to: Attn: Mr. John T. Flood Jr. 425 Hillside Avenue General Information The is located in Proviso Township of Cook County. Hillside is at the center of three interstate expressway crossings (I-88, I-290, and I-294) and three major arterial roads (IL Route 56 [Butterfield Road], IL Route 38 [Roosevelt Road], and Mannheim Road). Transit services include four regular Pace bus routes (plus the Pace-operated Hillside Park-n-Ride facility), one Chicago Transit Authority bus route, and two Metra train stations in nearby Bellwood and Berkeley. The main stem of the Illinois Prairie Path also passes through Hillside, providing a connection to the regional network of trails for non-motorized use. Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 1

2 Per the 2010 U.S. Census, Hillside has a diverse population of 8,157. About 43.2% of residents are African American, 37.7% White, 3.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 12.3% another race, and 3.0% from two or more races. Of the total population, 27.6% are Hispanic or Latino. The estimated annual median household income during the period was $52,175 and the median family income was $60,433. The per capita income was $24,284. Elementary and middle school districts serving the Village include Hillside School District 93, Berkeley School District 87, Bellwood School District 88 and Westchester School District 92 ½. All Hillside residents are served by Proviso Township High School District 209 s Proviso West High School. Higher education facilities near Hillside include College of DuPage, Elmhurst College, Triton College and Dominican University. II. PROJECT BACKGROUND Roosevelt Road Redevelopment TIF Area In July 2014, the Village initiated a feasibility study and plan to review a portion of the Village along the north side of Roosevelt Road, east of Wolf Road, west of Mannheim Road, and south of Edgewater Avenue for classification as a tax increment finance (TIF) redevelopment project area. The feasibility study was conducted by Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. (PGAV) and established that the proposed project area meets the requirements of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (Act). In December 2014, Hillside s Board approved and adopted the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project (Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan). The Plan identifies some general land use recommendations and redevelopment activities for the project area and is available at The 105-acre TIF area includes 160 parcels of commercial, industrial, and residential property, of which 144 (90%) have improvements (e.g. buildings, parking areas). Much of the built environment, including improvements in the public right-of-way, suffers from advanced age, physical deterioration, and significant flooding. The Village intends to induce the investment of significant private capital for this location, which will serve to renovate or redevelop underperforming and obsolete parcels along the Roosevelt Road commercial corridor and ultimately enhance the tax base of the community. Stormwater Management The TIF area has a long history of flooding problems. Roosevelt Road from Wolf to Mannheim experiences significant flooding as do businesses around the Oak Ridge Creek corridor. During heavy rainfall, the residential area on Oak Ridge Avenue south of Edgewater can have as much as five feet of water over the lowest portion. Several businesses along the north side of Roosevelt in the vicinity of Oak Ridge Avenue have flooded multiple times. A nursing home located to the east of Oak Ridge Avenue has had to be evacuated on several occasions due to high water levels during severe storms. Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 2

3 Several studies of drainage system issues have been completed and point to insufficient capacity in the existing detention and storm sewer system. For example, the Hillside Reservoir at Fencl Lane was constructed in 1976 by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). Today, it does not have the necessary capacity to store stormwater runoff due to development and resulting expansion of the storm sewer system during the last 40 years. Engineering studies show that sizable detention will be needed to address flooding problems. The relevant engineering studies are posted at: Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan and Project Site To address the redevelopment goals and required infrastructure for the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment TIF area, the Village is first focusing on a smaller 70-acre sub-area. The Village desires to see the sub-area developed for its highest and best use, addressing existing drainage problems with innovative solutions. The Village is also partnering with MWRD to address stormwater improvements within the project area as part of the overall redevelopment plan. In lieu of a large, traditional detention basin, the Village is interested in investigating distributed storage and developing a plan that offers comparable flood protection through green infrastructure and other stormwater best management practices that might also double as site amenities. The redevelopment and stormwater improvement plans will also need to consider a residential area to the north, outside of the TIF area, that will remain intact, and future planned commercial sites within the redevelopment area will need to be designed following MWRD s latest Watershed Management Ordinance. The project area is outlined in green in the map below. The limits are Mannheim Road on the east and Fencl Lane on the west. The eastern section of this area is primarily occupied by restaurants while the western side is residential. For additional information, see Project Area Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 3

4 III. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS Scope of Services The primary goals of this project are to identify specific redevelopment options, provide innovative stormwater management solutions that can double as site amenities and establish a conceptual plan for infrastructure layout and aesthetic improvements to buildings and landscaping. The selected firm will be responsible for completing a market study and preparing architectural, landscape, and engineering plans for the project site. The consultant shall be expected to address the items in a manner that satisfies the requirements of the and MWRD. Core tasks include, but are not limited to, the following activities: 1) Profile existing commercial and residential zones within 5 to 15 miles of the project site, as they relate to the redevelopment site (facility type, house price range, etc.) and identify potential redevelopment options. 2) Determine the market for potential redevelopments taking into consideration both residents and visitors. Provide 10 and 20-year projections for proposed redevelopment components and projected future demand. 3) Examine current market trends as they relate to proposed businesses/facilities and the extent to which similar facilities currently provide services in the region. 4) Outline key recommendations with respect to the market potential of proposed redevelopment options and any essential conditions required for the success of the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project. a) Recommend appropriate scope and size of proposed amenities, alternatives to the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project vision, and appropriate phasing of the redevelopment project. b) Prioritize redevelopment recommendations based on both project site restrictions and market demand. 5) Assess the economic impacts of the proposed Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Project on other existing and related development(s) in the region. 6) Perform a topographic survey. 7) Provide a plan for distributed stormwater management and flood protection including innovative drainage features, such as green infrastructure, that double as site amenities. 8) Recommend best management practices in stormwater and landscape design. 9) Provide a layout of outlots, a site plan, and preliminary plat of subdivision, including required public infrastructure. There will be an option to renew the awarded contract for the selected firm to assist with implementation recommendations. IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Interested firms are requested to submit an SOI highlighting their experience and qualifications to complete the tasks listed in Section III. The Village anticipates that a multi-disciplinary consultant Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 4

5 team will be required to carry out the proposed tasks. The project team should include land planners, engineers, architects, surveyors, landscape architects, economic/financial consultants, and/or marketing/leasing/management consultants, among others. Depending on firm qualifications, the consultant team may include as few or as many firms as required. Five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the SOI, based on the format below, must be submitted by 4 pm (CST) Friday, October 21, 2016, to: Attn: Mr. John T. Flood Jr. 425 N. Hillside Avenue Statement of Interest (SOI Format) The SOI should be a maximum of 10 pages excluding cover letter and include the following items: 1. Cover Letter (1 page limit) Include listing of key team members and respective roles. Identify the lead contact person including relevant contact details. 2. Summary of Qualifications Firm Qualifications: - Provide a summary of experience and qualifications for each firm with respect to their role on this project. - Provide summary examples of similar projects. Key Personnel Qualifications - Identify key staff assigned to the project along with a brief summary of experience and qualifications. 3. Project Approach and Understanding Discuss your understanding of the project scope and the Village s goals. Summarize your team s approach for the planning and development of this site and address issues relating to land use, economic development, and flood mitigation. Explain how your approach for this project will benefit the Village and discuss key items that would be considered for the Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan project site. Responses should be sealed and clearly labeled: Roosevelt Road Redevelopment SOI. Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 5

6 Anticipated Review Timeline Request for SOI Issued: September 30, 2016 Deadline for Questions: October 14, 2016 SOI Submission Deadline: October 21, 2016 RFP Issued to Shortlisted Firms: November 4, 2016 RFP Informational Meeting: November 9, 2016 Proposal Submission Deadline: November 30, 2016 Interviews: December 12 December 22, 2016 Consultant Selection: January 2017 Interested firms should plan to be available for the informational meeting on November 9, Questions must be submitted by Friday, October 14, 2016, and may be directed to: John T. Flood, Jr. 425 Hillside Avenue Roosevelt Road Redevelopment Plan Request for SOI 6