Title
Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals for Lease and Redevelopment of Closed Del Rio Landfill Site at 12th Street, north of Elwood Street
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the lease and redevelopment of City-owned property located at 12th Street, north of Elwood Street, and authorization to begin negotiations with the recommended proposer. The recommended proposal and business terms will be brought to the Downtown, Aviation, Economy, and Innovation Subcommittee for review and recommendation, and then to the full City Council for consideration.
Report
Summary
The estimated 156-acre, City-owned property, is bounded on the north by the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project. Approximately 103 acres of the site were used for municipal solid waste landfill operations. The 156 acres includes a former recreational park that consisted of approximately 20 acres and was not previously used as a landfill. The landfill was closed in 1981.
The site is part of the Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area Plan and the Del Rio Area Brownfields Plan, which were created with community involvement.
The intent is to seek proposals that include commercial development that complements and enhances surrounding neighborhoods through employment opportunities, public open space and recreational amenities. Proposal submittals will need to include detailed information including investment and construction costs, operating pro forma, financing details and project schedules. Compatibility with the Rio Salado Beyond the Banks Area Plan, the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Project, the Del Rio Area Brownfields Plan and Del Rio Parks Master Plan will also be required to be demonstrated in proposed projects.
Additional proposer requirements include:
- demonstrate experience successfully completing at least one brownfield development within the last five years,
- include and demonstrate funding for the Rio Salado Scenic Drive through the site, and
- include and demonstrate funding for recreational components for public use.
The RFP will include standard terms, conditions and other necessary requirements, and will include the following evaluation criteria (total points possible 1,000):
1. Concept to Activate the Site (0-350)
2. Return to the City (0-250)
3. Business Plan (0-200)
4. Proposer’s Qualifications and Experience (0-200)
Procurement Information
If authorized, the RFP is expected to be issued in late 2017. Responsive proposals will be evaluated by a diverse panel including City staff and community representatives. The recommended proposal and business terms will be brought to the Downtown, Aviation, Economy, and Innovation Subcommittee for review and recommendation, and then to the full City Council for consideration.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was presented for information and discussion at the Parks and Recreation Board on Sept. 28, 2017. This item was heard at the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee on Oct. 4, 2017, and recommended by a vote of 3-0.
Public Outreach
Staff has collaborated with and presented to the Del Rio Advisory Group.
Location
City-owned property located at 12th Street, north of Elwood Street.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Deanna Jonovich and Karen Peters, and the Community and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works departments.