Bid Specifications Packet (Portage Sunoco Disposition)

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2 Instructions to Applicants The South Bend Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”) invites proposals for the purchase and re-use of certain real property with a legal description of 152' ON PORTAGE BEG 197'S OF ELWOOD SEC 2-37-2E South Bend, commonly known as 1335 Portage Ave., within the River West Development Area, South Bend, Indiana. The Proposal Documents provide Applicants with essential information regarding the Disposition process and the Project Site. Each Applicant should read this information thoroughly before submitting a proposal to the Commission. The Proposal Forms are required as part of any proposal submitted for the purchase of Commission-owned land. All Forms must be complete. The Commission may reject any proposal submitted with incomplete or missing information. Evaluation Criteria The Commission may use the following criteria to guide its review and acceptance or denial of a proposal:  The degree to which the Applicant’s proposal meets the objectives of the Development Plan for the River West Development Area prepared by the Department of Community Investment and approved by the Commission, the South Bend Plan Commission, and the Common Council; and the surrounding businesses and neighborhood.  The use of the improvements proposed to be made by the Applicant on the real property, which must include plans for redevelopment of the other two adjacent parcels 018-1094-3941 and 018-1094-3943; the Applicant's plans and ability to implement the re-use of the real estate with reasonable promptness; whether the real property will be sold or rented; the Applicant's proposed sale or rental prices; and any factors which will assure the Commission that the sale, if made, will further the execution of the River West Development Plan and will best serve the interest of the community, from the standpoint of both human and economic welfare.  The financial responsibility, qualifications, experience and ability of the Applicant to finance and complete the development.  The proposal which will provide the Commission with the best possible development, based upon the price offered for the property and consistent with the preceding objectives.  Any conflict among these criteria will be reconciled to the best interest of the Development Area and the City of South Bend, as determined by the Commission.