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EVALUATION CRITERIA <br />PROCESS FOR EVALUATION <br />The staff of the South Bend Redevelopment <br />Commission will review all submittals to determine <br />whether they are complete and responsive to this RFP. <br />Only submittals that are complete, responsive, and <br />meet all requirements of this RFP will be evaluated. <br />Complete and responsive submittals from qualified <br />applicants will be reviewed in detail as they are <br />submitted. If warranted, the Commission reserves the <br />right to request clarification or additional information <br />from individual applicants. If a bid is accepted, the bid <br />will be publicly recommended at a meeting of the <br />South Bend Redevelopment Commission. <br />RESOURCES <br />South Bend Zoning <br />Ordinance <br />TIF Districts River West <br />Development Plan <br />RFP REQUIREMENTS <br />Proposal is complete and meets or exceeds the requirements <br />of this request for proposals. <br />DESIGN <br />The size and character of the proposed development fits the <br />general design principles for the site. Specifically, the building <br />type(s), design, site layout, number of units, materials, and <br />similar considerations will be evaluated. Special attention <br />should be given to connecting the site to Downtown South <br />Bend and the Morris Performing Arts Center. <br />EXPERIENCE <br />Applicant has sufficient experience and a successful track <br />record of projects of similar type, size, and complexity and has <br />a minimum of 10 years of experience in the urban housing <br />development business <br />FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY <br />The Applicant demonstrates the ability to finance and <br />complete the Proposal in the time frames stated. <br />SUSTAINABILITY <br />The degree to which sustainability features are incorporated <br />beyond building code requirements. <br />PROPOSED LEASE TERMS <br />Any or all proposed lease payment or terms to the <br />Redevelopment Commission. <br />PROJECT SCOPE <br />Construction of a mixed use building that contains a <br />minimum of (60) units and ground floor retail. <br />Any other factors which will assure the Commission that the <br />proposal will best serve the interest of the community, both <br />from the standpoint of human and economic welfare and <br />public funds expended.