City of Detroit - 2952 Alter Road Redevelopment Request for Proposals - 2026
City of DetroitCity · Detroit, MI- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department seeks proposals from qualified housing developers to acquire and renovate the approximately 24,051-square-foot multi-family property at 2952 Alter Road into a high-quality, mixed-income residential development, including three adjacent City-owned parcels for parking. The project requires an experienced development team to rehabilitate the four-story and basement structure containing approximately 40 studio and one-bedroom units, with a minimum requirement of reserving 20% of units for households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. An optional virtual pre-submission conference was held on September 30, 2026, and an optional in-person site visit occurred on October 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include local hiring and participation, preliminary program strategy, financial and leverage capacity, and project design standards.
Local Hiring and Participation, Preliminary Program Strategy, Financial and Leverage Capacity, Project Design Standards
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Summary
The City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department seeks proposals from qualified housing developers to acquire and renovate the approximately 24,051-square-foot multi-family property at 2952 Alter Road into a high-quality, mixed-income residential development, including three adjacent City-owned parcels for parking.
The project requires an experienced development team to rehabilitate the four-story and basement structure containing approximately 40 studio and one-bedroom units, with a minimum requirement of reserving 20% of units for households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. An optional virtual pre-submission conference was held on September 30, 2026, and an optional in-person site visit occurred on October 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include local hiring and participation, preliminary program strategy, financial and leverage capacity, and project design standards.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Local Hiring and Participation
- Preliminary Program Strategy
- Financial and Leverage Capacity
- Project Design Standards
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Letter of Intent
- Narrative of approach
- Unit mix
- Proposed affordability
- Detailed experience and resumes
- Graphic representation
- Financial details
- References for three past projects
- Sources and uses
- Operating pro forma
- Basic design vision
- Preliminary project schedule
- Organization overview
- Professional qualifications
- Prior experience
- Local hiring strategy
- Signed Liability Waiver for site visit
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Detroit, MI
- Projected sq ft
- 24,051 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Detroit?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Detroit in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Local Hiring and Participation, Preliminary Program Strategy, Financial and Leverage Capacity, Project Design Standards" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Intent, narrative of approach, unit mix, proposed affordability, detailed experience and resumes, graphic representation, financial details, references for three past projects, sources and u. Review the full document from City of Detroit for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Detroit, MI. The total projected area is 24051 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.