RFP - Lease Opportunity - William A. Johnson Jr. Port of Rochester Terminal Building

Agency: City of Rochester
State: New York
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
Posted Date: Sep 18, 2023
Due Date: Oct 20, 2023
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RFP - Lease Opportunity - William A. Johnson Jr. Port of Rochester Terminal Building

1000 N. River St, Suite 203

The City of Rochester (“City”), through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) solicitation, seeks a qualified developer/team of developers (“Developer”) to lease Suite 203 at 1000 N River Street (referred to as the “Site”) in Rochester, NY to establish a restaurant in this location as it is the City’s intention to receive development proposals that will lead to the lease of the premises. The City intends to contract with the entity who presents the best use and plan/layout of such use, demonstrates the best financial capacity to operate in the leased premises, and who demonstrates previous and/or current experience in the proposed use. While the City is interested in a restaurant, other uses may be considered.

The City will look most favorably at a proposal that can speak to its alignment with the City of Rochester’s Comprehensive Plan, known as the Roc 2034. The following link will direct interested parties to the City’s page that outlines the components of the plan as well as a full version of the Roc 2034 document. https://www.cityofrochester.gov/Rochester2034/

LOCAL INFORMATION

The Port Terminal Building is located at the Port of Rochester at 1000 N. River St, where the Genesee River meets Lake Ontario, about 9 miles north of Downtown Rochester. The Port and surrounding areas offer opportunities for Boating and Fishing, Swimming or Beach activities at the adjacent Ontario Beach Park , Walking and other Recreational Activities along the Charlotte Pier and the Genesee Riverway Trail , Hiking, Biking, Boating/Marina , and Dining with a River Front View. There are multiple festivals, concerts by the shore, and outdoor movie screenings at the park. Public transportation from downtown is available via Route 22 on RTS.

KEY DATES:

September 18, 2023: RFP Release

September 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. via Zoom: Information/Question Session (See Below for ZOOM Link)

October 4, 2023; 9 to 10 a.m.: Property Showing

October 10, 2023; 3 to 4 p.m.: Property Showing

October 20, 2023 (by 4 p.m.) : Proposals Submission Deadline

October, 2023: Review, Interviews (if applicable) & Selection

FORMS

RFP (Request for Proposal-Full)

Cover Page-Fillable PDF

Commercial Lease Application-Fillable PDF

*Please see Section 4 of RFP for all submission requirements

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Malik D Evans, Mayor
Request for Proposals
Port of Rochester, Suite 203
1000 N. River Street
Available for Lease
Issued September 18, 2023
City of Rochester, New York
Department of Neighborhood & Business Development
City Hall, 30 Church Street, Rm. 125-B, Rochester, NY
DATE ISSUED:
ISSUED FOR:
ISSUED BY:
INFORMATION
SESSION:
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE:
CONTACT:
CITY OF ROCHESTER, NY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE
PORT OF ROCHESTER
1000 N RIVER STREET, SUITE 203
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
LEASE OPPORTUNITY
CITY OF ROCHESTER
DEPT. OF NEIGHBORHOOD & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE
30 CHURCH STREET, RM. 125-B
ROCHESTER, NY 14614
10:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
VIA ZOOM (LINK PROVIDED ON WEBSITE)
4:00 PM, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
PAUL J. SCUDERI
E-MAIL: PAUL.SCUDERI@CITYOFROCHESTER.GOV
PHONE: 585-428-7527
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - AVAILABLE FOR LEASE
PORT OF ROCHESTER TERMINAL BUILDING
1000 N. RIVER ST, SUITE 203
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Schedule and Proposal Submission Instructions ............................................. Page 2
Section 2. Project Purpose, Site Description, & Development Objectives ....................... Page 2
A. Purpose
B. Site Description
C. Summary of Parcel Data
D. Nearby Developments
E. Development Objectives for Center City
Section 3. Lease Terms ......................................................................................................... Page 4
Section 4.
A. Lease Rate/Conditions
B. Approvals
C. Purchaser/Tenant Eligibility Requirements
Proposal Submission Requirements ................................................................. Page 6
Section 5. Evaluation and Selection Criteria........................................................................ Page 7
Section 6. Offer to Negotiate and Request Refined Proposals........................................... Page 7
Section 7. General Information ............................................................................................. Page 8
Section 8.
A. Restriction on Communications
B. Rights Reserved
Attachments and Resources .............................................................................. Page 9
A. Proposal Submission Cover Sheet
B. Commercial Lease Application
C. Floor Plan of Premises
D. City of Rochester Permit Controls for Environmental Conditions
E. Sustainable and Environmentally Sensitive Construction Methods
F. Purchaser Eligibility Requirements
G. Port of Rochester Terminal Building Rules
H. Port of Rochester Refuse Procedures
I. Port of Rochester Building – Sign Program
J. Photos of Leased Premises
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SECTION 1 – SCHEDULE AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Proposed Schedule & Deadlines
September 18, 2023 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RFP Release
September 27, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. via Zoom ------------------------- Information/Question Session
October 4, 2023; 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.---------------------------------------------------Property Showing
October 10, 2023; 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.---------------------------------------------------Property Showing
October 20, 2023 (by 4:00 p.m.) -------------------------------------- Proposals Submission Deadline
October, 2023 ---------------------------------------------Review, Interviews (if applicable) & Selection
Proposals Submission Instructions
A complete electronic copy on a flash drive and one (1) hard copy of the proposal are to be submitted
no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023 to:
Receptionist
City of Rochester, 30 Church Street, Room 124-B
Rochester, NY 14614.
Proposals submitted after 4 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023 will not be considered.
Please submit paper proposals on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. One (1) copy of the proposal must be signed
by an officer or trustee of the organization who is empowered to contractually obligate the organization.
The proposal and any materials submitted shall become the property of the City, and the City is not
obligated to return such documents. Each proposal must include at a minimum, the items listed in the
Proposals Submission Requirements section below (Section 5).
SECTION 2 – PROJECT PURPOSE, SITE DESCRIPTION, & DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Purpose
The City of Rochester (“City”), through this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) solicitation, seeks a qualified
developer/team of developers (“Developer”) to lease Suite 203 at 1000 N River Street (referred to as the
“Site”) in Rochester, NY to establish a restaurant in this location as it is the City’s intention to receive
development proposals that will lead to the lease of the premises. The City intends to contract with the
entity who presents the best use and plan/layout of such use, demonstrates the best financial capacity
to operate in the leased premises, and who demonstrates previous and/or current experience in the
proposed use. While the City is interested in a restaurant, other uses may be considered.
The City will look most favorably at a proposal that can speak to its alignment with the City of Rochester’s
Comprehensive Plan, known as the Roc 2034. The following link will direct interested parties to the City’s
page that outlines the components of the plan as well as a full version of the Roc 2034 document.
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/Rochester2034/
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Through this RFP process, the City intends to select a tenant that will:
• Present the best use for the location in general;
• Create job opportunities, with an emphasis on city residents;
• Consistent use of the leased space, preferably on a year-round basis;
• Renovate, operate and maintain operations with no reliance on City resources;
• Work cooperatively with City staff (Real Estate, Building Services, Security, RPD etc);
• Responsibly manage tenant obligations (timely rent payments, notification of any issues, effective
maintenance of the leased space etc)
Location/Description
The leased premises are located in the Port of Rochester Terminal Building in the City’s northwest
quadrant, in the Ontario Beach Park. The space
of this offering is known as Suite 203,
approximately 7,002 SF, includes the main
restaurant/bar area, kitchen, outdoor patio and a
small separate area (included in the overall SF)
with approximately 1,485 SF that overlooks the
marina. The neighborhood is generally balanced
with a mix of residential properties as well as
small commercial uses, the City’s marina and
large land area of recreational uses (Ontario
Beach Park). Across the Genesee River are
multiple marinas and restaurants. There is a
development site across from the City marina, also owned by the City of Rochester which will be offered
for development in the near future. No plans or proposed use has been identified for the development
parcel.
The Site is located within an M-D Marina zoning district. The following link will connect to the City’s
Zoning Code, specific to the subject’s zoning district: https://ecode360.com/16129485
Summary of Leased Premises
Address:
1000 N River St, Suite 203
Lease Rate: $10/SF
Size
Approximately 7,002 sq. ft., includes all interior spaces and outdoor areas
Ownership:
City of Rochester
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