City of East Grand Forks Sale or Lease of Decommissioned Ponds & Surrounding Parcels RFP 2025
City of East Grand ForksCity · East Grand Forks, MN- Due
- Nov 25, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2025
- Primary contact
- Reid Huttunen
- (218) 399-3388
The 30-second brief
The City of East Grand Forks is soliciting proposals for the sale or lease of its decommissioned Wastewater Pond site and surrounding parcels. The city seeks offers for purchase or lease based on acceptable redevelopment plans that conform to the City’s Land Use Plan and represent the Highest and Best Use of the property. Evaluation factors include the proposed price/term, plan for use, and the financial readiness of the proposer. Proposals are due by November 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the City Administrator at City Hall. The City reserves the right to negotiate further with proposing parties or reject any and all proposals.
Selection Process and Proposal Evaluation Procedures: This RFP is not subject to a formal bid process. Staff will review proposals for completeness and forward them on to the City Council for consideration and potential approval or negotiation. The City Council will consider the proposed purchase or lease price and term, plan for use of the property, and financial readiness of the proposer as factors in determining the sale of this property. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to negotiate further with any proposing parties. Any disputes, or interpretations, will be resolved by the City of East Grand Forks and will be final.
Proposed purchase or lease price and term, plan for use of the property, financial readiness of the proposer, conformance with Land Use Plan, Highest and Best Use
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Summary
The City of East Grand Forks is soliciting proposals for the sale or lease of its decommissioned Wastewater Pond site and surrounding parcels.
The city seeks offers for purchase or lease based on acceptable redevelopment plans that conform to the City’s Land Use Plan and represent the Highest and Best Use of the property. Evaluation factors include the proposed price/term, plan for use, and the financial readiness of the proposer. Proposals are due by November 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the City Administrator at City Hall. The City reserves the right to negotiate further with proposing parties or reject any and all proposals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Proposed purchase or lease price and term
- Plan for use of the property
- Financial readiness of the proposer
- Conformance with Land Use Plan
- Highest and Best Use
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Selection Process and Proposal Evaluation Procedures: This RFP is not subject to a formal bid process. Staff will review proposals for completeness and forward them on to the City Council for consideration and potential approval or negotiation. The City Council will consider the proposed purchase or lease price and term, plan for use of the property, and financial readiness of the proposer as factors in determining the sale of this property. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to negotiate further with any proposing parties. Any disputes, or interpretations, will be resolved by the City of East Grand Forks and will be final.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6229
- Submit to
- City of East Grand Forks City Hall, 600 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
- Scope location
- East Grand Forks, MN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of East Grand Forks?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of East Grand Forks City Hall, 600 DeMers Avenue, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. For questions, contact Reid Huttunen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of East Grand Forks in MN, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Reid Huttunen at (218) 399-3388. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Selection Process and Proposal Evaluation Procedures: This RFP is not subject to a formal bid process. Staff will review proposals for completeness and forward them on to the City Council for consideration and potential approval or negotiation. The City Council will consider the proposed purchase or. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Proposed purchase or lease price and term, plan for use of the property, financial readiness of the proposer, conformance with Land Use Plan, Highest and Best Use" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of East Grand Forks?
All active and historical solicitations from City of East Grand Forks are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of East Grand Forks regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: https://www.eastgrandforks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6229. Review the full document from City of East Grand Forks for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Grand Forks, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.