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.
Housing/Commercial Development
- CPED is soliciting applications within the city of Minneapolis for the 2013 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and LCDA-TOD grant programs. CPED will evaluate proposals through an established selection method and make recommendations to the Minneapolis City Council on applications to recommend to the Metropolitan Council. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
Commercial Development
The City of Minneapolis through its Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) is seeking proposals for the Great Streets Business District Support Grant Program (BDS). The BDS program is flexible and supports a variety of business district revitalization strategies. Eligible activities are those that will strengthen Great Streets neighborhood commercial districts and address the City’s economic development objectives to create jobs, grow the tax base, and support business vitality. The 2013 BDS RFP was issued on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Proposals are due on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
- 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
The City of Minneapolis through its Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) department is accepting applications for the Green Homes North Program. CPED obtained funds for the program from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the City of Minneapolis and the Family Housing Fund. The Green Homes North Program will provide home buyers with newly constructed green homes on City-owned vacant lots in North Minneapolis to strengthen the sustainability of our communities. Proposals are due by noon on Friday, February 15.
- 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.
Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds may be used to renovate or rehabilitate emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness and to convert buildings for use as emergency shelters. 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 Feb. 11, 2013