The City of St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Purchase and Redevelopment of the Arcade Wright Building. The Arcade Wright Building, located at 800-14 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63101, is on the National Register of Historic Places due to its architectural significance. LCRA is interested in proposals from qualified entities with experience in similar redevelopments and the financial capability to carry out the purchase and historic rehabilitation. A selection committee will evaluate proposals received based on the following criteria:

• Relevant experience and financial capacity of the proponent;
• Economic benefit expected from the proposed redevelopment;
• Quality of downtown life benefit expected from the proposed redevelopment;
• Schedule for completion of the proposed redevelopment;
• Financial feasibility of the proposed redevelopment;
• Level of City incentives needed for the proposed redevelopment; and
• Amount to be paid for the purchase of the Property.

Download the RFP and associated Exhibits:

• Request for Proposals [PDF]
• Exhibit A [PDF]
• Exhibit B [PDF]
• Exhibit C [PDF]
• Exhibit D [PDF]
• Exhibit E [PDF]

The RFP (including Exhibits) is also available on CD at the offices of the St. Louis Development Corporation, 1015 Locust, Suite 1200, St. Louis, MO 63101. For information, contact Otis Williams, Deputy Executive Director, 314-622-3400.

Proposals Due: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 Closing time: 12:00 P.M. CST

The Public Safety Committee of the Board of Aldermen has $760,000 available to appropriate for programs aimed at the prevention of crime in the City of St. Louis. The Committee is seeking proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations to serve youth at risk, targeting male and female youth between the ages of 11 and 18. For the purposes of this RFP, crime prevention programs are defined as those programs that, either on an individual or group level, work to instill the self discipline, self control and self worth necessary to reduce the likelihood of involvement in criminal activity. Awards are not to exceed $60,000. For more information, please contact Phyllis Young, Chair of the Public Safety Committee, at 622-3287.

Proposals Due: Friday, August 20, 2010 Closing time: 5:00 P.M. CST

SLDC is seeking an economic development Consultant to help the City maximize job creation and investment in its North Riverfront industrial corridor. Consultant will address growth opportunities for both the North Riverfront Business Corridor and the Municipal River Terminal. After conducting market feasibility and land-use studies as well as infrastructure assessments, Consultant will develop implementation and marketing plans for identified development opportunities.

Proposals Due: Friday, Aug 19, 2010 Closing time: 4:00 P.M. CST

Request for Bids for Carrie Avenue Improvements, North Broadway to Hall Street, Federal Project No. ARRA-ES06 (029)

Sealed bids will be received by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis until 1:00 PM, CT, July 27, 2010, at 1015 Locust Street, Suite 1200, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Contract Documents will be available at said address on July 6 after 1:00 PM, CT. The cost for the Contract Documents is $100.00 (no refunds).

Contractors must take affirmative action to ensure employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national origin, age or sex. Contractors must demonstrate maximum utilization of MoDOT-certified disadvantaged business enterprises.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting at the above office is scheduled for July 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Call Dave Leake at 314-259-3476 for details. The project generally consists of removal of improvements, grading, concrete paving, asphalt street surfacing, curbs and drive entrances, porous concrete sidewalks, fire hydrant relocations, storm drainage, street lighting, and landscaping. Qualified bidders are required to have a fully responsive contractor questionnaire on file with MoDOT at least 7 days prior to the bid opening.

Proposals Due: Friday, July 27, 2010 Closing time: 1:00 P.M. CST

- Download Public notice & request for comments concerning the safety improvement project at Carrie Ave. The public notice outlines the scope of work to be performed by all parties at the Carrie Ave highway/rail crossing to improve safety. Posted through July 30, 2010.

Request for Bids for the North Sarah Street Improvements, West Belle Place to Page Avenue, Federal Project No. ARRA-ES06 (034)

Sealed bids will be received by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis until 1:00 PM, CT, July 20, 2010, at 1015 Locust Street, Suite 1200, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. Contract Documents will be available at said address during normal business hours. The cost for the Contract Documents is $100.00. Contractors must take affirmative action to ensure employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national origin, age or sex. Contractors must demonstrate maximum utilization of MoDOT-certified disadvantaged business enterprises.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting at the above office is scheduled for July 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Call Dave Leake at 314-259-3476 for details. The project generally consists of milling and overlay of asphalt street, curbs and drive entrances, porous concrete sidewalks, fire hydrant relocations, storm drainage, street lighting, and landscaping. Qualified bidders are required to have a fully responsive contractor questionnaire on file with MoDOT at least 7 days prior to the bid opening.