138 Pine Avenue Redevelopment (PDF, 1MB)

July 20, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
138 PINE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT
RFP #27-008
Competitive sealed proposals will be received by the City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue,
5:00 pm., on August 21, 2026,
Suite 260, Albany, GA 31701 until from qualified firms/consultants to
conduct the acquisition and redevelopment of 138 Pine Avenue in accordance with the scope of services
included in the RFP.
July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260,
A Pre-Proposal conference will be held on at
Albany, Georgia 31701.
The project manager will provide an overview of the work to be performed and
answer questions. All interested vendors are strongly encouraged to attend. The meeting can also be
attended via virtual zoom meeting. Please use this zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88430313683?pwd=BpYmlZKXdIZXON9bi2PccluFbiD75q.l
Meeting ID: 884 3031 3683 Passcode: 011129
The City of Albany strongly encourages Small Business firms to participate in this RFP. All corporations should
provide corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation and listing of the principles
of the corporation with their response.
The City of Albany reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive technicalities as deemed to
be in the best interest of the City. The City of Albany reserves the right to request additional information from a
respondent(s) as deemed necessary to analyze responses.
(229) 302-1461.
For additional information, contact Destin Adams, Buyer, at Submit all questions via email
to dadams@albanyga.gov; cc: jswilliams@albanyga.gov; kross@albanyga.gov. The deadline for questions is
August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Replies of
substance will be in the form of written addenda and made available to all potential proposers.
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CITY OF ALBANY
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
ALBANY, GEORGIA
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
These instructions will bind bidders to terms and conditions herein set forth, except as specifically qualified in special bid and
contract terms issued with any individual bid.
1. The following criteria are used in determining low responsible bidder.
a. The ability, capacity and skill of bidder to perform required service.
b. Whether bidder can perform service promptly or within specified time.
c. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of bidder.
d. The performance of previous contracts.
e. The suitability of equipment or material for City use.
f. The ability of bidder to provide future maintenance and parts service.
2. Payment terms are Net 30 unless otherwise specified. Favorable term discounts may be offered and will be considered in determining
low bids if they are deemed advantageous to The City.
3. Unless otherwise specified all materials, supplies or equipment quoted herein must be delivered within thirty (30) days from date of
notification of award or by exception noted on bid sheet.
4. Prospective bidders are responsible for examining the location of the proposed work or delivery and determining, in their own way,
the difficulties, which are likely to be encountered in the execution of same.
5. The ESTIMATED QUANTITY given in the specifications or advertisement is for the purpose of bidding only. The City may purchase more
or less than the estimated quantity, and the bidder must not assume that such estimated quantity is part of the contract.
6. All bids should be tabulated, totaled and checked for accuracy. The unit price will prevail in case of errors.
7. All requested information should be included in the sealed bid envelope. All documents and information must be signed and included
for your bid to receive full consideration. Failure to submit any required information or document will be cause for bid to be rejected
as non-responsive.
8. Failure of the bidder to sign the bid document or have the signature of any authorized representative or agent on the bid in the space
provided will be cause for rejection of the bid. Signature(s) must be written in ink.
9. Failure to enclose bid bond, where required, will result in rejection of the bid. Bond may be in the form of cash, certified check,
cashier's check or Surety Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed to conduct business in Georgia.
10. All bidders should provide their tax identification number with the bid.
11. All bidding Corporations should provide the corporate seal, a copy of the Secretary of State's Certificate of Incorporation, and a listing
of the principals of the corporation with the bid.
12. Quote all prices F.O.B. Albany or our warehouse or as specified in bid documents.
13. If the bidder proposes to furnish any item of a foreign make or product, he/she should write "Foreign" together with the name of the
originating country opposite such item on the bid.
14. When requested, SAMPLES will be furnished free of expense, properly marked for identification and accompanied by list where there is
more than one sample. The City reserves the right to mutilate or destroy any samples submitted whenever it may be in the best
interests of The City to do so for the purpose of testing.
15. The City will reject any material, supplies or equipment that do not meet the specifications, even though bidder lists the trade name or
names of such materials on the bid or price quotation form.
16. Any alterations, erasures, additions or omissions of required information or any changes of specifications, or bidding schedule are done
at the risk of the bidder. Any bid will be rejected that has a substantial variation, such as a variation that affects the price, quality or
delivery date (when delivery is required by a specific time).
17. Each bid or proposal will be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE. Additionally, that envelope shall be clearly marked on the outside as a
Sealed Bid with the Bid Number clearly printed.
18. Bids must be received and stamped by the Procurement Office before the date and time stipulated in bid documents. The City of
Albany assumes no responsibility for submittals received after the advertised deadline or at any office or location other than that
specified herein, whether due to mail delays, courier mistake, mishandling, or any other reason. No responsibility will attach to any City
representative or employee for premature opening of bids not properly addressed oridentified.
19. If only one bid is received, the bid may be rejected and/or re-advertised, except in the case of only one known source of supply.
20. Bids received late will not be accepted, and The City will not be responsible for late mail delivery.
21. Should a bid be misplaced by The City and found later it will be considered.
22. The unauthorized use of patented articles is done entirely at the risk of the bidder.
23. All bidders must be recognized and authorized dealers in the materials or equipment specified and be qualified to instruct in their
application or use. A bidder at any time requested must satisfy the Procurement Office and City Commission that he has
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the requisite organization, capital, plant, stock, ability and experience to satisfactorily execute the contract in accordance with
the provisions of the contract in which he is interested.
24. Only the latest model equipment as evidenced by the manufacturer's current published literature will be considered. Obsolete
models of equipment not in production will not be acceptable. Equipment shall be composed of new parts and materials. Any
unit containing used parts or having seen any service other than the necessary tests will be rejected. In addition to the
equipment specifically called for in the specifications, all equipment catalogued by the manufacturer as standard or required by
the State of Georgia shall be furnished with the equipment. Where required by the State of Georgia Motor Vehicle Code,
vehicles shall be inspected and bear the latest inspection sticker of the Georgia Department of Revenue.
25. All materials, equipment and supplies shall be subject to rigid inspection, under the immediate supervision of the Procurement
Officer and/or the Department to which they are delivered. If defective material, equipment or supplies are discovered, the
contractor, upon being instructed by the Procurement Officer, shall remove, or make good such material, equipment or supplies
without extra compensation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the inspection of materials by The City will in no way
lessen the responsibility of the contractor or release him from his obligation to perform and deliver to The City sound and
satisfactory materials, equipment or supplies. The contractor agrees to pay the cost of all tests on defective material, equipment
or supplies or allow the cost to be deducted from any monies due him by The City.
26. For multi-year contracts the following clauses pursuant to OCGA 36-60-13 apply: (1) The contract shall terminate absolutely and
without further obligation on the part of The City or County at the close of the calendar year in which it was executed and at the
close of each succeeding calendar year for which it may be renewed; (2) The contract may provide for automatic renewal unless
positive action is taken by The City or County to terminate such contract, and the nature of such action shall be determined by
The City or County and specified in the contract; (3) The contract shall state the total obligation of The City or County for the
calendar year of execution and shall further state the total obligation which will be incurred in each calendar year renewal term,
if renewed; and (4) The contract shall provide that title to any supplies, materials, equipment, or other personal property shall
remain in the vendor until fully paid for by The City.
27. Unless otherwise specified The City reserves the right to award each item separately or on a lump sum basis, whichever is in the
best interest of The City.
28. The successful bidder shall secure all permits, license certificates, inspections (permanent and temporary) and occupational tax
certificate, if applicable, before any work can commence. Contractor as well as any and all known subcontractors must possess
or will be required to obtain a City of Albany Occupational Tax Certificate or Registration.
29. The successful bidder on motor vehicle equipment shall be required to furnish with delivery of vehicle, Certificate of Origin and
Georgia vendors shall provide Georgia Motor Vehicle form MV1.
30. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bid process, and to award the contract as
may be in the best interest of the City and/or re-advertise for bids.
31. Local bidder (domiciled in Albany City Limits) will receive bid in the event of tie bids. In the case of tie bids between out of town
companies or between local concerns, evaluated as equal, bid will be recommended or awarded by chance coin toss, or drawing
straws. The Board of Commissioners passed a local preference ordinance on January 27, 2015. Where applicable, this
ordinance will govern. Local preference will not be a basis for award on bids that are federally funded.
32. No bidder writing restrictive specifications for The City will be allowed to bid on the project.
33. Reasonable grounds for supposing that any bidder is interested in more than one bid for the same item will be considered
sufficient cause for rejection of all bids in which he/she is interested.
34. A contract will not be awarded to any corporation, firm or individual who is, from any cause, in arrears to The City/County or who
has failed in any former contract with The City to perform work satisfactorily, either as to the character of the work, the fulfillment
of the guarantee, or the time consumed in completing the work.
35. It is mutually understood and agreed that if any time the Procurement Officer shall be of the opinion that the contract or any
part thereof is unnecessarily delayed or that the rate of progress or delivery is unsatisfactory, or that the contractor is willfully
violating any of the conditions or covenants of the agreement, or is executing the same in bad faith, the Procurement Officer
shall have the power to notify the aforesaid contractor of the nature of the complaint. Notification shall constitute delivery of
notice, or letter, to address given in bid/proposal. If after three working days of notification the conditions are not corrected to
the satisfaction of the Procurement Officer, he shall thereupon have the power to take whatever action he may deem necessary
to complete the work or delivery herein described, or any part thereof, and the expense thereof, so charged, shall be deducted
from any paid by The City out of such monies as may become due to the said contractor, under and by virtue of this agreement.
In case such expense shall exceed the last said sum, then and in that event, the bondsman or the contractor, his executors,
administrators, successors, or assigns, shall pay the amount of such excess to The City on notice by the Procurement Officer of
the excess due.
36. Contracts may be cancelled by The City with or without cause with 30-day written notice.
37. Any complaint from bidders relative to the Invitation to Bid or any attached specifications should be made prior to the time of
opening of bids, otherwise such complaint cannot be properly considered.
38. Any bidder may withdraw his bid at any time before the time set for opening of bids. No bid may be withdrawn without cause in
the 60-day period after bids are opened.
39. All questions, inquiries and requests for clarification shall be directed to Procurement.
40. Prior to submission, all bidders are encouraged to check the website at www.albanyga.gov or call the Procurement Office at
229-431-3211 for any addendums.
PROCUREMENT FORM - Revised 11/18/2021
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138 PINE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
RFP #27-008
1. Submit one (1) original and six (6) copies of your proposal on company letterhead and have an authorized
official sign documents. Submittals should be clearly marked on the outside as "RFP #27-008, 138 PINE
AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT". Proposals should be submitted to:
CITY OF ALBANY
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
222 PINE AVENUE, SUITE 260
ALBANY, GEORGIA 31701
2. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. August 21, 2026, at the City of Albany
Procurement Office, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Ga. 31701. Sealed responses may be hand
delivered or mailed to the above listed address. SEALED SUBMITTALS MUST BE DELIVERED IN
WRITING. VERBAL RESPONSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The City of Albany assumes no responsibility for
submittals received after the advertised deadline or at any office or location other than that specified
herein, whether due to mail delays, courier mistake, mishandling, or any other reason. If submittals are
delivered by other than hand delivery, it is recommended that the respondent verify delivery. Any
submittal received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened
to the firm.
3. The contact person for this RFP is Destin Adams, Buyer, at (229) 302-1461. Explanation(s) desired by
proposer(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP must be requested from the Procurement
office, in writing, as is further described below.
Proposers are advised that from the date of release of this RFP until award of the contract, NO contact
with the City of Albany personnel related to this RFP is permitted, except as authorized by
the Procurement office. Any such unauthorized contact may result in the disqualification of the
proposer's submittal.
4. Requests for additional information or clarifications must be made in writing no later than the date
specified in the RFP. The request must contain the proposer's name, address, phone number, and
facsimile number. Facsimile will be accepted at (229) 431-2184 or E-mail to jswilliams@albanyga.gov; cc:
kross@albanyga.gov.
The Procurement Office will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it
deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the Proposal Due Date. Proposers should not rely on
any representations, statements or explanations other than those made in this RFP or in any addendum
to this RFP. Where there appears to be a conflict between the RFP and any addenda issued, the last
addendum issued will prevail.
It is the proposer's responsibility to be sure all addenda were received. The proposer should verify with
the designated contact person prior to submitting a proposal that all addenda have been received.
Proposers should acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of their proposals or sign a copy
of the addenda and include it with the proposal submission.
5. Proposals received after the Proposal Due Date and time are late and will not be considered. The
proposer may withdraw his/her submitted proposal by providing a written request to the Procurement
Division before the stipulated closing date and time. Withdrawal of your proposal will not cause prejudice
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or interfere with the right of the proposer to submit a new proposal, provided the latter is received by
the predetermined date and time provided herein. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty
(60) days following the stipulated closing date.
6. The City of Albany may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all, or parts of any and all,
proposals; re-advertise this RFP; postpone or cancel, at any time, this RFP process; or waive any
irregularities in this RFP or in the proposals received as a result of this RFP.
7. All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of proposals to the City, or any work
performed in connection therewith shall be borne by the proposer(s). No payment will be made for any
responses received, or for any other effort required of or made by the proposer(s) prior to
commencement of work as defined by a contract approved by the City of Albany Board of
Commissioners.
8. Proposers may be required to give oral presentations in support of their proposals or to exhibit or
otherwise demonstrate the information contained therein.
9. Proposers may take exceptions to any of the terms of this RFP unless the RFP specifically states where
exceptions may not be taken. Should a proposer take exception where none is permitted, the proposal
may be rejected as non-responsive. All exceptions taken must be specific, and the Proposer must
indicate clearly what alternative is being offered to allow the City a meaningful opportunity to evaluate
and rank proposals.
Where exceptions are permitted, the City shall determine the acceptability of the proposed exceptions
and the proposals will be evaluated based on the proposals as submitted. The City, after completing
evaluations, may accept or reject the exceptions. Where exceptions are rejected, the City may request
that the Proposer furnish the services or goods described herein or negotiate an acceptable alternative.
No proposal shall be accepted from, nor will any contract be awarded to, any proposer who is in arrears
to the City of Albany upon any debt, fee, tax or contract, or who is a defaulter, as surety or otherwise,
upon any obligation to the City, or who is otherwise determined to be irresponsible or unreliable by the
City of Albany.
10. The City of Albany may award a contract on the basis of information received without the RFP moving
through all three phases described in the Selection Process section of the RFP. Therefore, each proposal
phase should contain a proposer's best presentation of its position to serve.
Selection Process Clause: A Proposal Analysis Group (PAG) will review all proposals submitted. Based
upon the background information reported in the RFP, the PAG will determine whether the respondent is
qualified or unqualified. Cost will not be the sole determining factor in selecting a firm. The Proposal
Analysis Group will rank the qualified firms based on the data submitted. The PAG may require each firm
to make a formal presentation regarding its qualifications to perform the requested services. The top
ranked firms will be selected for final negotiations.
11. The proposer shall comply with all laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the services
contemplated herein, including those applicable to conflict of interest and collusion. Proposers are
presumed to be familiar with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations that
may in any way affect the services offered. No reimbursement will be made by the City of Albany for any
costs incurred prior to a formal Notice To Proceed should an award of contract result from this
solicitation.
13. INDEMNIFICATION: Proposer assumes and agrees to be responsible for all claims for damages for
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injuries to persons or property arising out of the performance of its contract, whether due to its own
default or negligence of its sub-contractors. The proposer agrees to indemnify the City of Albany on
account of such claims and further agrees that it will indemnify the City fully against any damages, fines,
penalties or forfeitures of any kind which may be imposed upon or levied against the City as the result of
the proposer's violation or failure to comply with any valid law, ordinance or regulation of the United
States, State of Georgia, or the City of Albany, including the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970 as amended from time to time or any federal regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
The proposer shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or expenses caused by negligent, willful or
wanton acts, errors or omissions of the City, its officers, employees, agents or representatives.
To further assure the performance of the covenant, the proposer shall procure and maintain in force, at
its expense, liability insurance including Automobile, General and Errors and Omissions of at least
$1,000,000 per occurrence and an annual aggregate, where it applies, of at least $2,000,000. The
proposer must also certify for Workers Compensation statutory coverage and Employers Liability of at
least $1,000,000.
14. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE: The City of Albany shall have the right to terminate
any contract to be made hereunder for their convenience by giving the proposer sixty (60) calendar
days written notice of their election to do so and by specifying the effective date of such termination.
The proposer shall be paid for its services through the effective date of such termination.
15. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CAUSE: Provided a contract is awarded, if a proposer shall fail to
fulfill any of its obligations hereunder, The City of Albany may terminate the agreement with said
proposer for such default by giving written notice to the proposer at issue. If this agreement is so
terminated, the proposer shall be paid only for work satisfactorily completed. Any termination that could
occur would not happen without an opportunity to cure per the conditions outlined in the Contract
between the successful proposer and the City.
16. Upon receipt of the proposals by the City of Albany, the proposal shall become property of the City
without compensation to the proposers, for disposition or usage at discretion of the City of Albany.
17. Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act: The successful consultant will provide
certification that they are in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act,
certifying that the provisions of O.C.G.A 36-60-13, Chapter 300-10-1, per the Georgia Department of
Labor, if applicable, have been complied with in full. Pursuant to O.C.G.A 36-60-13, all sub-consultants
entering into a contract or agreement for hire on this Project must be registered and participate in the
Federal Work Authorization Program. (See attached document at the end of proposal)
18. PROPOSAL RESPONSE: All vendors/respondents should provide information as detailed in this RFP
and any other pertinent information which will assist the Evaluation Committee in selecting the most
qualified firm. The City of Albany Staff will be available at the pre-proposal conference to answer
questions and offer explanations as needed. Any reply resulting in a change in the Request For Proposals
(RFP) will be sent to all attendees. It is highly recommended that all interested proposers attend this
conference. This will be the only site visit and tour.
19. Proposer shall provide satisfactory evidence of competency to perform the work presented in the RFP.
The minimum requirements are a permanent office, adequate work force and technical
qualifications/experience, along with having a suitable financial status to meet obligations incidental to
the workplace. Submit with your proposal satisfactory evidence to meet these requirements.
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20. The proposer will give immediate notice to the City of Albany of any claims or suits made or filed against
the vendor or its subcontractors on any matter pertaining to this contract. The vendor shall cooperate,
assist, and consult with the City in any claim, suit, or action made or filed against the City as a result of
or relating to the vendors obligation under this contract. Any cancellation or lapse of insurance affecting
the operation of the City shall be deemed a material breach of contract and the Administrator must be
notified immediately.
21. EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Development Concept & Downtown Revitalization Concept 25%
Financial Capacity & Project Feasibility 20%
Experience & Qualifications 15%
Acquisition Proposal & Transaction Terms 15%
Schedule 10%
Economic & Community Impact 10%
Fees (cost) 5%
Award will be made to the responsible proposer whose proposal best meets the needs of the City of
Albany as set forth herein. Proposers will be evaluated on the following criteria:
* Development Concept & Downtown Revitalization Concept: Quality, creativity, market
relevance, active use, pedestrian orientation, compatibility with surrounding downtown activity, and
contribution to the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Albany. Weight - 25%
* Financial Capacity & Project Feasibility: Credibility of sources and uses, equity, financing
strategy, operating assumptions, contingencies, and ability to complete the project. Weight - 20%
* Experience & Qualifications: Provide an organizational chart that illustrates how the project team
will be organized and managed. Provide resumes of the key team members with detailed relevant project
experience. Weight - 15%
* Acquisition Proposal & Transaction Terms: Purchase price, earnest money, contingencies, due
diligence period, closing readiness, public-assistance requests, and overall value to the property owner
and downtown. Weight - 15%
* Schedule: Provide a schedule related to the project approach that details project tasks, milestone
dates, review dates, and project design completion. The schedule will be incorporated into the
agreement and failure to meet deadlines may constitute Contract non-compliance. All proposals must
explain how the proposer will perform and provide the following: For each task include resource
assessment, Level of Effort (LOE) and staffing needs, for City staff and the proposer's staff. Weight -
10%
* Economic & Community Impact - Private investment, jobs, business activity, tax-base impact,
downtown synergy, and measurable public benefits. Weight - 10%
* Fee Proposal: Vendor shall propose a fee schedule with a detailed cost breakdown of pricing with
specific payment terms. Weight - 5%
22. Certificate of Non-Collusion: An executed copy of this form should accompany your submittal. See
Attached).
23. Governing Law & Venue: An executed copy of this form should accompany your submittal. (See
Attached).
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
138 PINE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT
RFP #27-008
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Invitation and Purpose
The Downtown Manager's Office, on behalf of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is seeking
proposals from qualified and financially capable developers or development teams to acquire and redevelop
138 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany. The proposed redevelopment should complement and advance the
ongoing revitalization of Downtown Albany.
The objective of this solicitation is to select a developer that will purchase or otherwise acquire the property, invest
private capital, complete the redevelopment, and place the property into productive use within an enforceable
schedule. The selected developer will be responsible for all remaining due diligence, project financing, design,
permitting, construction, tenanting or occupancy, and long-term operation of the completed project.
Predevelopment planning for the property has already been completed. The Downtown Manager's Office is not
requesting additional consultant studies, disposition recommendations, or a plan for a later private-sector
handoff. The selected respondent will be the private-sector developer that undertakes the project.
2. Downtown Revitalization Context and Project Goals
138 Pine Avenue is located within a highly visible Downtown Albany block associated with the Herald Buildings
priority area. The property offers an opportunity to introduce a complementary use that supports existing and
planned downtown businesses, events, cultural destinations, public improvements, residential activity,
hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, and other revitalization efforts.
The Downtown Manager's Office seeks a project that accomplishes the following goals:
* Returns a vacant or underutilized property to active and productive use.
* Generates meaningful private investment and demonstrates a credible path to completion.
* Creates an active street-level presence and contributes to pedestrian activity along Pine Avenue.
* Complements surrounding downtown businesses, attractions, events, public spaces, and
development projects.
* Preserves and celebrates downtown character while allowing design flexibility necessary for a feasible project.
* Expands Downtown Albany's mix of uses and supports sustained daytime, evening, and weekend activity.
* Establishes clear acquisition, construction, completion, and activation milestones.
3. Property Information
Property Item Current Information
Property Address 138 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701
Tax Parcel Number 0N101-00001-005
Existing Building Area Approximately 11,592 square feet
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Approximate Lot Area Approximately 6,534 square feet / 0.15 acre
Zoning C-2, subject to independent verification and all applicable approvals
Property Owner / Seller Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Property offered for acquisition and redevelopment through this competitive
Current Status
solicitation
Herald Buildings priority area and surrounding Downtown Albany revitalization
Related Downtown Context
initiatives
SQUARE FOOTAGE CLARIFICATION
The 11,592-square-foot figure reflects the existing building area reported in the Dougherty County Board of Tax
Assessors/QPublic property record. The Downtown Albany Master Plan illustration identifies approximately 1,950
square feet only as a potential retained front commercial area following selective demolition. That conceptual
figure is not the existing building size and does not require the selected developer to demolish the remainder of
the building.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is the current owner of 138 Pine Avenue and is the anticipated
seller under the resulting acquisition and redevelopment transaction. Any conveyance will be subject to
approval by DDA and all other required public approvals.
The Master Plan illustration is provided as contextual information only. Respondents may propose full-
building rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, selective demolition, strategic reconstruction, or another feasible
redevelopment approach, provided the proposal advances the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Albany
and complies with applicable codes, zoning, historic preservation requirements, and approvals.
All property information is provided for general reference. Respondents are responsible for independently
verifying building area, parcel dimensions, legal description, ownership, title, zoning, utilities, environmental
conditions, structural conditions, flood information, access, easements, and all other matters affecting
acquisition and redevelopment.
4. Redevelopment Vision and Preferred Outcomes
The Downtown Manager's Office is open to creative, market-supported proposals and does not prescribe a
single use or mandatory floor plan. Proposals should present a clear development concept, operating
model, and financial strategy that will create lasting value for Downtown Albany.
4.1 Preferred Development Characteristics
* A use or mix of uses that supports an active downtown environment, such as retail, restaurant, food
and beverage, entertainment, hospitality, office, residential, cultural, creative, community-serving, or
other complementary commercial activity.
* An attractive and active Pine Avenue frontage with transparent storefronts, visible entrances, signage,
lighting, and pedestrian-oriented design where feasible.
* A redevelopment program that is financially feasible and supported by credible financing and
operating assumptions.
* Thoughtful treatment of the existing building and its character-defining features, with demolition limited to
what is justified by the proposed project, safety, code compliance, and feasibility.
* Coordination of loading, service, utilities, parking, access, outdoor activity areas, and neighboring properties
in a manner that supports the block and surrounding downtown activity.
* A development schedule that demonstrates readiness to close, commence construction, complete the
project, and open or occupy the property.
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4.2 Uses That Will Not Be Favored
* Speculative acquisition or land banking without a defined and financed redevelopment plan.
* Long-term passive storage or other uses that do not contribute meaningfully to downtown activity.
* Proposals dependent on uncertain public funding without a viable alternative financing strategy.
* Unnecessary demolition without a compelling redevelopment rationale and approved replacement plan.
* Uses that are incompatible with applicable zoning, surrounding development, public safety, or an
active pedestrian-oriented downtown environment.
5. Transaction Structure and Developer Responsibilities
The anticipated transaction is a negotiated sale and redevelopment of the property by the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA), the current property owner, subject to DDA approval, all other required public
approvals, and execution of acceptable purchase and development agreements. A respondent may identify an
alternative acquisition structure only when the alternative provides a clear and superior public benefit and
includes enforceable redevelopment commitments.
5.1 Developer Responsibilities
* Submit a firm acquisition proposal, including purchase price, earnest money, due diligence period,
proposed closing date, contingencies, and material transaction terms.
* Complete all remaining title, survey, structural, environmental, geotechnical, utility, zoning, code, market,
and financial due diligence at the developer's expense.
* Prepare the final development program, architectural and engineering plans, cost estimates,
construction documents, and permit applications.
* Secure all debt, equity, tax credit, incentive, grant, and other financing required to complete the project.
* Obtain all applicable land-use, building, historic preservation, environmental, fire, utility, and other approvals.
* Maintain, secure, insure, and protect the property in accordance with the negotiated agreements.
* Complete construction and place the property into active use within the approved project schedule.
* Operate, lease, manage, or otherwise sustain the completed project in accordance with the
approved redevelopment plan and applicable agreements.
5.2 Public Participation and Incentives
Respondents must clearly identify every form of public assistance requested, including grants, loans, tax
incentives, infrastructure improvements, parking arrangements, property-price adjustments, or other
participation. No incentive, funding, tax credit, approval, or public contribution is guaranteed. Proposals should
remain viable if requested assistance is reduced, delayed, or unavailable, unless the respondent expressly
identifies the assistance as a condition of the proposal.
6. Required Development Commitments
The selected developer will be expected to negotiate enforceable commitments appropriate to the final project.
At a minimum, the proposal must address the following:
* Proposed purchase price and earnest-money deposit.
* Minimum total project investment and proposed sources of funds.
* Due diligence, financing, closing, design, permitting, construction, completion, and opening milestones.
* Approved development concept, permitted uses, and material design commitments.
* Property maintenance, security, insurance, and code-compliance responsibilities before and
during construction.
* Limitations on assignment, transfer, or resale before completion without prior written approval.
* Required progress reporting and documentation of financing and construction milestones.
* Remedies for nonperformance, which may include termination, repurchase, reversion, liquidated
damages, performance security, or other protections recommended by legal counsel.
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