1008 Chestnut Avenue McAleer Building RFP

Agency:	City of Altoona
State:	Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jun 21, 2026
Due Date:	Jul 14, 2026
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ALTOONA LAND BANK

1301 12th Street, Suite 400

Altoona, PA 16601

Phone: 814-949-2471 • eluchans@altoonapa.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

LOCATION : 1008 Chestnut Avenue

Altoona, PA 16601

PROJECT: McAleer Building Redevelopment

The Redevelopment Authority of Altoona Land Bank (LB) has acquired the property located at 1008

Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 through property sale. The intent of the Authority is to solicit

proposals from developers to rehabilitate the upstairs units for residential apartments and rehabilitate the

first floor to allow for a merchandising business to utilize. The property is located in a Mixed-Use Center

MX-C.

MINIMUM BID PRICE:

The LB will except no less than a minimum bid price of $50,000.00. The successful bidder will be

required to provide written proof of financial ability to rehabilitate the property as described in the

following proposal. This proof may consist of verification of funds in a bank account, documentation of

a line of credit availability, or bank issued construction loan or bond, or similar.

AVAILABLE USES AND SUBSIDIES:

This property is available for a developer to purchase, rehabilitate and market for residential apartment

units, and a merchandising business. This strategic move aligns with broader goals of revitalizing the

area while addressing the pressing need for affordable housing solutions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The LB. has cleared the title to the property. The title will not be transferred until the construction work is

substantially complete. The successful bidder can begin work prior to the title transfer.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Developer’s Agreement with the LB for the following

items:

a. Terms of the title transfer options as indicated in bidder’s proposal

b. Final inspection to provide verification that proposed project scope is completed and approved by

the LB.

c. Building permits and subsequent inspections will be required for all applicable work.

d. The property scope of work must be completed within 180 days of the signed Developer’s

Agreement.

e. General Liability Insurance and, if applicable, workers compensation insurance, will be required as

part of the executed Developer’s Agreement on the property.

f. Registered contractor license of the City of Altoona.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Eric Luchansky, Director

Community Development Department

City of Altoona

1301 12th Street, Suite 400

814-949-2471

Eluchans@altoonapa.gov

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS :

1. The property will be open for inspection on Wednesday June 24th ,2026 from 10:00

AM until 11:00 AM.

2. Proposal packages must be delivered by mail or by hand to the Community Development

Department no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th , 2026. Electronic submissions

will be accepted.

3. Must include the signed statement on page 6.

4. All submissions, including attachments, must be on 8 ½” x 11” paper.

5. Respondents must submit 3 copies of the proposal, including attachments.

6. After a proposal is received and evaluated, the LB. reserves the right to discuss with an

applicant, any and all items contained in their proposal, including but not limited to: scope of

work, prior experience, financial concerns or clarifications, schedule of work or values, and

missing items or work. Upon review and discovery, the applicant will have 5 business days to

re-submit any required items needed for a complete proposal. It is expected that the

successful proposal will be selected at the July, 17th, 2026 RA LB board meeting.

Proposals will be held for ninety (90) days.

7. Evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to purchase price (if applicable), prior work

experience, financial commitment, construction schedule, adherence to scope of work, prior

and pending codes violations from bidder within City of Altoona, compliance with the terms of

this request for proposals, final occupancy condition related to surrounding neighborhood, and

information identified on the attached Certification submitted by the bidder.

8. The LB reserves the right to reject any or all proposals (in all or in part), to waive any

technicalities or informalities, to advertise for new proposals, or to proceed with work when its

completion is in the best interest of the LB.

9. The successful bidder will be obligated to deposit $1,000.00 into an escrow account, held by

the Redevelopment Authority, to cover legal counsel fees and costs related to the Developer’s

Agreement and other transaction costs. The deposit will be credited upon completion of

Developer’s Agreement and will be forfeited if bidder fails to start or complete the project.

Scope of Work

1. All Proposals must contain the following items of work and shall be included in the schedule of values in

the subsequent section:

a. Install a new roof and repair any damaged roof rafters (if applicable)

b. Conform second floor into two (2) to three (3) residential apartment units that meet all

building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code requirements.

c. Provide adequate parking for residential apartment units.

d. Outfit the first-floor commercial building to allow for a merchandising business to operate.

All commercial building, electrical, mechanical,, and plumbing code requirements are to be

met. All parking requirements apply.

e. Update and refresh the façade of the building. (Low interest loans may be made available to

winning proposal)

Buyer Specific Proposal:

2. Describe all work that is proposed in detail, including the above items, as part of this submission.

(For example: Walls throughout will be demolished to the studs with new drywall and paint

applied, kitchen will be demolished with builder grade cabinets to be reinstalled, electrical system

is up to date and needs only minor repair, termite, or pest removal, etc.)

3. Describe the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living rooms/den, dining room, etc. that are

proposed for the completed renovation. Describe your plan for the development for the first-floor

commercial unit. Also, include the number of off-street parking spaces.

4. Provide a detailed cost breakdown of all major items of work. The use of a contingency item shall not

exceed 5% of proposed project cost. Describe in detail specific activities with units of measure when

appropriate. Below is an example of the format which should be used to satisfy this step. Please include a

total of all proposed work. Failure to complete this step will constitute an automatic rejection of your

proposal.

EXAMPLE:

Work Description

First Floor Carpeting

Kitchen Cabinets

Drywall (primed and painted)

Furnace and Ductwork

Material Amount

111 square yards

1 lump sum

2000 square Feet

1 Lump Sum

Installation/Labor

Cost $

5. Submit proposed interior floor plans with as much detail to articulate work scope.

6. Submit proposed landscape plans of exterior off-street parking spaces and walkways. (With as much

detail to articulate work scope)

7. Provide an estimated detailed construction schedule including when the Developer’s Agreement

(sample attached) will be executed and expected work completion date. Please include

information on your ability to manage the property (i.e., paying all necessary expenses) until the

property is sold and/or occupied.

Prior Experience, Financial Capacity, and References:

1. Provide in detail past jobs you have completed or vocation trade experience that you possess that

demonstrates your effectiveness to successfully complete this project.

2. Provide verifiable evidence of your financial capability to complete the proposed rehabilitation,

including exact sources of funds. (Examples include but are not limited to verification of funds in a

bank account, written proof of irrevocable letter of credit, bond, mortgage, etc. for the project, and/or

documentation of line of credit availability.) (Failure to complete this step will constitute an

automatic rejection of your proposal)

3. Provide at least three professional references that we may contact to verify the above information. If the

applicant is an organization/agency or company, please describe your organization in detail.

Proposal submission:

1. Included in your proposal should be

• Purchase price of $50,000.00 dollar minimum

• Buyer Specific Proposal including LB required items (scope of work)

• Indicate if you have identified a merchandising business for the first-floor commercial space.

• Prior experience and financial capacity

• Professional References – Do not include R.A. board or City of Altoona staff members in this

section

STATEMENT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPER:

1. Upon selection by the LB., I/we agree to enter into a Developer’s Agreement (D.A) in form and

content satisfactory to the LB Such D.A., among other terms and conditions, shall provide for

reinvestment of title to the land and any improvements thereon to LB. in case of failure of developer

to satisfy any condition in said Contract with LB. (Please note: Developer’s Agreements usually are

signed within 30 days of LB. approval of proposal.)

2. I/we agree not to seek any variances from the Altoona City Code of Ordinances without the

expressed written permission of the LB..

3. I/we understand that after selection of the developer, the LB reserves the right to cancel its

relationship with the proposed developer and not issue a D.A. regardless of the amount of time,

money, or energy the proposed developer has expended pursuant to this project.

4. I/we have examined the existing conditions at the project site and are fully informed as to the

conditions and limitations of the property/project. I/we may not at any time after the execution of

the D.A. make any claim against the LB based upon insufficient data or any incorrect

assumptions on my/our part. I/we fully understand that the property is being sold “as-is” and

“where-is.”

5. I/we understand that the LB reserves the right to utilize a multitude of evaluation techniques so that,

although the offered price will be a consideration, the selected developer may not necessarily be the

“highest bidder.”

6. I/we agree to pay any and all real estate transfer taxes, reasonable attorney fees, costs of title

insurance and recording fees that may be required pursuant to the transfer of this property from the

R.A. to me and/or us.

7. I/we certify the following:

(1) I/we am/are not delinquent in paying real estate taxes on any property located within the

City of Altoona or Blair County wherein I have an ownership interest.

(2) I/we have no outstanding violations of the property maintenance code or other codes

regarding properties located within the City of Altoona or Blair County wherein I have an

ownership interest.

(3) I/we have no outstanding municipal utility bills that are more than one year outstanding and

owed to the City of Altoona or Blair County.

(4) If I/we am/are submitting this application on behalf of an entity, I/we make the above

certifications on behalf of the entity and all Related Parties.

(5) To the best of my/our knowledge, all of the information in this application is true, correct,

and complete.

8. I understand that I will have accepted the type of title delivery as stated in the proposal and are

bound to the terms as such. If it is necessary to clear the title, it will be my/our responsibility to seek

legal counsel to perform a review of the title and take whatever steps, if any, are necessary.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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