Request for Proposals Consultant Services

Columbus South Development Opportunity
The City of Columbus, Georgia
Submittal Deadline: September 26, 2008

RFP No. 08-0025

The City of Columbus, Georgia is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of 35.57 (+/-) acres of vacant land located off Cusseta Road and Fort Benning Road.

Over the past few years, this area has seen revitalization efforts that helped improve the quality of life of the community by building new housing and adding new businesses. Some of the housing developments include the Baker Village Revitalization, which will create 244 new apartment units, and the Ambling Development, which is anticipating creating 250 units. In addition, several transportation improvements are underway, such as a proposed four (4) lane widening of Cusseta Road, which will help alleviate congestion problems and will improve access to the area.

History
The General Assembly of Georgia enacted the "Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997 (OCGA 36-88-1 et seq.)", to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in the Enterprise Zone. Pursuant to this Act, the City of Columbus established an Enterprise Zone under ordinance #98-30 in April 1998 and named the area the "Columbus Business Development Center" in order to help revitalize the area's residential neighborhoods, while creating and retaining jobs for its residents.

Since January of 2000, the city has purchased eight parcels of property and assembled the 35.57 (+/-) acres for development. The purchase and assemblage of property was accomplished using two funding sources dedicated to the Enterprise Zone: the 1999 SPLOST and the 1999C Bond Issue. Resolution #59-08 declared the property surplus and authorized the City Manager to dispose the 35.57 (+/-) acres.

Property
35.57 (+/-) acres of vacant property with approximately 800 (+/-) feet of frontage on Fort Benning Road and approximately 600 (+-) feet of frontage on Cusseta Road. No brokerage fees will be paid.

Complete specifications are available at http://www.columbusga.org/finance/proposals_frame.htm or by contacting Della Lewis at e-mail dlewis@columbusga.org.