Kennett Road Landfill Redevelopment Project

Through this solicitation, the City of Pontiac invites qualified developers to submit proposals to purchase and redevelop the Kennett Road Landfill site. Proposals should demonstrate the developer’s qualifications, financial capacity, and experience with similarly scaled projects, while also outlining a clear vision for the property’s future use.

Proposals will be evaluated on responsiveness, experience, understanding of the City’s objectives, methodology, community benefits, and purchase price. A shortlist may be invited for interviews, and the selected developer must provide an earnest money deposit equal to 20% of the purchase price.

Ultimately, the City seeks a development partner who can transform the Kennett Road Landfill property into a project that delivers economic, social, and community benefits, while responsibly addressing the unique characteristics of the site.

The City of Pontiac, through its Community Development Department and Finance Department’s Purchasing Division, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and development of the City-owned Kennett Road Landfill property. The subject property consists of approximately 73.405 acres located east of Telegraph Road and north of W. Kennett Road, with Hawthorne Park to the north and multifamily residential and a rail line to the south. The site is currently zoned R-1 (single-family dwelling).

The City seeks to encourage responsible redevelopment of this vacant property in a manner that aligns with Pontiac’s broader community vision, regulatory framework, and economic development goals. The City is open to subdividing the land and will consider proposals that develop all or part of the site.