City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
Developers Packet
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Construction of a
Parking Garage in Uptown Butte
Butte, MT 59701
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB), Montana, acting through its Community Development Department seeks proposals for detailed plans for the financing, construction, and operations of a minimum 250 space parking garage, from professionals in the development community. The level of design, and operation of the project must be commensurate with high-quality, historic and individualized, non-franchised architecture. Respondent must show demonstrated successes in developing and operating garages and other large scale developments.
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
The property development opportunity is to design, build and operate a full-service parking garage with other potential amenities, to be determined by the developer. The project is intended to attract more Uptown patrons, businesses and investment and to promote the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) as a strong tourism, retail, and entertainment, cultural and professional destination. The project must be consistent with BSB plans that relate to its historic Uptown core and dynamic Central Business District including but not limited to the stated goals of the Urban Revitalization Agency’s Urban Renewal Plan.
PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
It is the intention of BSB to:
1. Develop (at a minimum) 250 Space Parking Garage for the public benefit, and exploration of the option for conference space and a “green” roof and;
2. Enhance the dynamic environment of Uptown Butte with a parking structure that promotes and compliments the area’s existing retail, dining, entertainment, accommodation, and meeting venues;
3. Serve as an added catalyst for continued economic growth and provide a direct economic benefit to Butte;
4. Maximize the site’s potential in a creative and complementary manner; reflect and respect the historical, architectural and spatial context of the sites; and
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5. Further the goals and objectives of Butte-Silver Bow and the URA, as outlined in the adopted Urban Revitalization Plan.
THE PROPERTY
The development opportunity is located on a 16,342 square foot parcel known as Mural Park located on Park Street in Uptown Butte (most city’s traditional Downtown), and the surface parking lot to the south. The parcel presently serves as a surface parking lot and bus transfer stop and contains 48 parking spaces. The property was acquired by BSB in 1976 and 1978. Additionally, the parcel is located in the heart of Uptown, centered on Park Street, surrounded by restaurants, shops and art galleries.
The site is owned by BSB and currently managed by the BSB Parking Commission as a public parking lot and green-space parcel.
The parcel is located in the center of Butte’s Historic Landmark District. BSB is a Certified Local Government as designated by the National Park Service and the design of this garage must reflect the historic nature of the district.
Complete proposal requirements are available on the BSB website http://bsb.mt.gov or by contacting the Community Development Office at 406-497-6465
Proposals will be accepted until:
5:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
Friday, August 7, 2015
At the Office of Butte-Silver Bow Community Development
First Floor, Room 111, Courthouse Building
155 West Granite Street
Butte, Montana 59701
Please submit 2 printed copies and 1 electronic copy of your proposal.
Any questions relative to this project should be referred to:
Karen Byrnes
Director of Community Development
Butte-Silver Bow County
155 West Granite Street
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 497-6467
kbyrnes@bsb.mt.gov
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This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal, state and local statutes. Accordingly the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based upon fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all submittals and to accept the submittal deemed to represent the best interests of the City-County of Butte-
Silver Bow.
Publish Dates –7/12/2015
7/19/2015
7/26/2015
PO Number #
Please send Proof of publication to BSB Community Development Office, Courthouse.