Requests for Proposals
Following is a listing of active Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and program nominations being solicited by the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED).
General Conditions are terms and conditions that the City expects all of its Contractors to meet. By proposing, the proposer agrees to be bound by these requirements unless otherwise noted in the Proposal. The proposer may suggest alternative language to any section. Some negotiation is possible to accommodate the proposer’s suggestions.
Commercial Development
- CPED is seeking applications for acquisition assistance for commercial development projects located on commercial and transit corridors and at commercial nodes through the Capital Acquisition Revolving Fund. Open application period.
CPED is seeking applications for gap financing assistance for commercial development projects in neighborhood business districts (map of eligible areas) through the Great Streets program . Open application period.
Housing Development
2013 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) funds may be used to renovate or rehabilitate existing emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness or to convert existing buildings for use as emergency shelters. There is approximately $400,000 available. As of the date of issuance of this RFP, HUD has not advised the City of the exact funding amount available. The deadline for proposal submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013.
CPED is a suballocator of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the state. Tax credits are offered through an annual RFP process pursuant to the Qualified Allocation Plan. Proposals are due annually.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program funds are used to provide gap financing (the difference between conventional financing and project costs) for affordable and mixed-income rental housing production and preservation projects. Proposals are due annually.
CPED seeks nominations for projects to include in its new Higher Density Corridor Housing Initiative . The program provides a new funding source for public acquisition of sites for multifamily housing development on or near community, commercial and transit corridors. Open application period.
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Online information from the City of Minneapolis at MinneapolisMN.gov/CPED
Last updated May. 22, 2013