RFPs, LEASING, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
RFP - Capital Funding Opportunity for Cambridge Multifamily Developers
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is seeking proposals from housing developers requiring financial assistance to initiate new or progress existing multifamily housing development projects within the City of Cambridge. Respondents may apply for up to $5 million in low-cost and flexible equity and debt financing from the CRA Housing Capital Fund.
Respondents seeking consideration of their proposals within the first round of funding availability must submit their proposals by the First Round Deadline of December 31, 2024. Proposals received between the First Round Deadline and the Second Round Deadline of March 31, 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as long as funds remain to be allocated. This RFP will close on March 31, 2025. The deadline may be further extended if the need is unmet at that time.
Proposals, and any questions regarding the RFP, should be sent to Tess Hofmann, Senior Project Manager, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority via e-mail at THofmann@cambridgeredevelopment.org. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials by the deadline.
See here for the CRA Housing Capital Fund RFP.
RFP - On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is seeking proposals from firms or individuals to provide on-call real estate advisory services.
Services that the CRA may request include financial feasibility analysis for land development opportunities; advising on property acquisition and disposition strategies; financial evaluation of mixed-income housing developments; advising on the real estate developer selection process including supporting crafting of RFPs; and supporting real estate partnerships with nonprofits. Respondents who are able to provide some or all of these services are encouraged to apply.
Respondents seeking consideration must submit their proposals by December 6, 2024.
Proposals, and any questions regarding the RFP, should be sent to Gardy Laurent, Director of Finance and Operations and Chief Procurement Officer, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority via e-mail at GLaurent@CambridgeRedevelopment.org. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials by the deadline.
See here for the On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services RFP.
See here for Addendum 1 - Umbrella_Excess Liability Insurance
See here for Addendum 2 - Questions and Answers to On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services RFP
See here for the Register of Proposals document
RFP - Facilities Management Services for 99 Bishop Allen Drive
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals from qualified facilities management firms or independent contractors to provide facilities and property management services for the maintenance and operations of 99 Bishop Allen Drive, a converted brick townhouse structure utilized by nonprofit community service providers.
Proposals must be received by Gardy Laurent, Chief Procurement Officer, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority, 255 Main Street, 8th Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials before the deadline to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). Any proposals received after such date and time will not be accepted unless the request for proposals (RFP) date and time have been changed by addendum. Questions regarding the RFP can be sent to glaurent@cambridgeredevelopment.org.
See here for the Facilities Management Services RFP.
See here for Addendum 1.
See here for the Register of Proposals document.
See here for the RFP Result.