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Request for Qualifications & Proposals REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS Richmond Themed Retail Store @ Richmond Multi-Modal Transit Station. City of Richmond, California Issued by the City of Richmond, CA City Manager’s Office, Development Services Submission Deadline: April 22nd, 2019 at 1:00 PM (PDT) City of Richmond, CA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS Notice of Development Opportunity Richmond Themed Retail Store City of Richmond, California City Council Mayor Tom Butt Vice Mayor Melvin Willis Councilmember Nathaniel Bates Councilmember Ben Choi Councilmember Eduardo Martinez Councilmember Jael Myrick Councilmember Demnlus Johnson III City Manager Carlos Martinez Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 2 City of Richmond, CA Contents I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................... 4 II. NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY ASSETS............................. 5 III. SITE VISION & PROPOSAL SUMMARY...................................... 8 IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 10 V. SELECTION CRITERIA, PROCESS & SCHEDULE...................... 10 VI. PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS ............................ 11 VII. ATTACHMENTS.............................................................................. 12 Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 3 City of Richmond, CA I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Opportunity The City of Richmond is seeking a private or non-profit vendor to launch and maintain an economically competitive Richmond- themed retail store. The store would promote Richmond through the sale of Richmond-themed merchandise that reflects the entrepreneurial and cultural diversity of the city. The City of Richmond has leased space to Richmond Main Street Initiative Inc. (RMSI) to run a visitor center on Richmond property adjacent to the Richmond Multi-Modal Transit Station. This location attracts thousands of visitors and commuters daily because of its proximity to the Multi-Modal Transit Station. This proposal is seeking a co-tenant with the Visitor Center to run a retail theme store that produces Richmond-themed items or solicits support from local product manufacturers, artists, and print shops for said merchandise. Site The Visitor Center is located at the Richmond Multi-Modal Transit Station. Up to 1,052 Square feet of the Visitors Center will be dedicated to the Richmond Themed Store, with common areas shared with Richmond Main Street Initiative Inc. Vendor qualifications Qualified vendors will demonstrate knowledge about Richmond, ability to run a retail store, ability to partner with local businesses and showcase diverse & original Richmond themed merchandise. Review/Selection Process The review and selection process will include providing a cover letter describing interest and vision for the location, schematic space plans, business plan, marketing plan, and vendor’s financial capacity and relevant experience. A committee comprised of City staff will evaluate all submitted proposals for compliance with submission requirements. The committee will also evaluate proposals based on a points system to determine best fit for the Richmond Visitor Center. At the conclusion of the evaluation period, the committee may recommend a vendor to the Richmond City Council to enter into a lease agreement for the location. Promotion Period City staff members will host a pre-proposal meeting to address questions, provide an overview and vision for the location and site tour on Monday April 1st, 2019 at 1:00 pm. RSVPs are highly encouraged - room capacity: approximately 15 Phone: Thomas Omolo, (510) 620-5560 Email: [email protected] Submission Deadline Tuesday, April 22nd, 2019 at 1:00 PM (PDT) Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 4 City of Richmond, CA II. NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY ASSETS Diverse neighborhoods, inter-modal transit hubs, pristine marinas, ferry service to San Francisco, wineries, breweries, shopping, recreational and cultural events and amenities, and 32 miles of trail- lined shoreline (more than any other city in the San Francisco Bay Area) make Richmond among the most unique and desirable communities in California. This section identifies samples of the assets easily available to the Downtown neighborhood and Macdonald Avenue corridor. Richmond is ambitious and welcoming to smart growth, with an emphasis towards transit-oriented development. RICHMOND MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT STATION The Richmond Multi-Modal Transit Station is the only station in the San Francisco Bay Area to provide direct connections to the region’s commuter rail system, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), AC Transit rapid bus service, and Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, providing unparalleled access to the greater Bay Area and beyond. According to BART, approximately 8,000 commuters use the Richmond Station daily. The Station recently underwent a $25 million renovation that brought station access to grade level. Improvements include ADA and elevator access, and sustainable features such as energy efficient LED lighting and drought resistant- landscaping. In addition, a multi-story garage with 760 parking spaces to cater to Downtown’s transit- The Richmond Multi-Modal Transit Station is the only station in the Bay oriented character was built. The ground floor of Area to serve BART, AC Transit bus service, and Amtrak/Capitol Corridor the garage will house a Co-working space, coffee in one location. shop and pop-up restaurants space opening first quarter of 2019. Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) The Downtown neighborhood is supported by an actively managed Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), which administered by Richmond Main Street, works to support businesses and hosts activities and events that draw activity and visitors to the district. An active farmer’s market and concert series are among the myriad of events that draw people Downtown. In addition, anchor tenants, including Richmond Main Street continues to attract thousands of visitors to Downtown for vibrant events including Kaiser Permanente, the United States Social concerts and farmers markets (Source: Richmond Main Security Offices, and the East Bay Center for the Street). Performing Arts, bring approximately 6,600 daily visitors to the district in addition to over 10,000 residents who call Downtown home. Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 5 City of Richmond, CA BART Garage Retail Space The BART Board of Directors approved the lease of 9,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor of the BART parking garage to Ernst Valery Investments (EVI). The tenant improvements are currently under construction for Co-Biz, a co-working space, that will serve the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the freelance creative workforce in Richmond. The surrounding areas shall have access to innovative technologies, collective marketing and a supportive, professional peer network to share ideas, expertise, challenges, and resources. Additionally, a local company Red Bay Coffee will Walk transit-oriented development and will establish a café with retail space that will serve enhance existing opportunities to build capacity, locally-sourced foods, coffee, and drinks next to fill jobs with local hires, and improve conditions an outdoor lounge. This location will inject new for local residents. This project is scheduled to vitality into the heart of Downtown at the Metro open in Fall 2018. CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS The City of Richmond is seeing an unprecedented number of developments currently under construction or active negotiations. These developments will bring a greater number of residents to the city and increase ridership and patronship to the Richmond Visitor Center Store. A partial list of developments: • Waterline: 60 Units • Miraflores Senior Housing: 80 Units • The Quarry: 193 Units • The Point: 27 Townhomes Metro Walk Phase II: 495 Units • Latitude: 316 Units • The Terraces at Nevin: 289 Units • Rows at NOMA: 193 Townhomes/Live-Work • Richmond Central Ave Project Apartments: 155 Units • Garrity Way Apartments: 98 Units • 12th and Macdonald: 256 Units • Miraflores: 270 Units • Metro-Walk Phase II: (495 Units - under negotiation) • Hilltop by the Bay - The Shops at Hilltop, Hilltop Outlets, and 3,500 Units 12th and Macdonald: 256 Units Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 6 City of Richmond, CA RICHMOND FERRY TERMINAL The Richmond Ferry Terminal will begin direct service to San Francisco in Winter 2019 (Source: WETA). Construction of the Richmond Ferry Terminals recently completed, which will provide direct service between Richmond’s Ford Point and San Francisco’s Downtown/Financial District. The Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) recently received a $4 million federal grant to facilitate expanding its services, with a fully operational line scheduled to begin service January 2019. The Richmond Ferry Terminal is approximately 1.8 miles from the properties - approximately six minutes by car - and is anticipated to have passengers in San Francisco in less than 30 minutes. Construction of Richmond Ferry Terminal (Source: City of Richmond Engineering, Capital Improvement Projects an Water Resource Recovery). Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals: Richmond Themed Retail Store 7 City of Richmond, CA III. SITE VISION GIFT SHOP VISION The City of Richmond is seeking a qualified private
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