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~~ ~~ r I. PROJECT SUMMARY Marion County and the Salem Transit District are pleaseci to announce an opportunity for a qu~lified retail or mixed use developer to participate in a public / private partnership on the new Salem Courthouse square project. The full block project incorporates a new bus transit center, public areas and an approximately 150,000 SF office building. The project will also be developed with 258 subsurface parking stalls. An additional building pad with general dimensions of 277' X 50' is envisioned for compatible mixed use development (i.e., retail, office, residential or a combination of such uses). This building pad is the focus of this RFP. The site, bounded by Chemeketa Street NE, Court Street NE, Church Street NE and High Street NE, is owned jointly by the County and Transit as part of a condominium agreement. The successful Proposer will obtain an interest in a northern portion of the properiy upon the exe,cution of a fifty-year land lease. The site will be highly visible with a Central Business District location. Its location, immediately adjacent to the new transit center should both encourage and be supported by transit use. When combined with the other components of the project, this site should provide for a sizeable amount of pedestrian, customer and visitor activity and access. Due to the unique nature of the project and its central downtown location, the County and the Salem Transit District will expect proposals that aze distinctive in design, supportive of transit use and complementary of ti~e entire development both in terms of economic~a~d ~ functionC'~/!'LC~i ~U~ , ~•- The development team invites proposals and statements of qualifications from development teams, setting forth their experience in developing similar urban projects, their fmaacial capabilities, their approach to the project, and a preliminary business plan addressing issues identified in this package. The format tor submittals, and the details of the selection process, is included in this RFP. The deadline for submitting proposals is Questions regarding the RFP should be addressed to II. = PROJECT BACKGROUND The Courthouse Square project is the product of a partnership between Marion County, the Salem Transit District and the Federal Transit Administration. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to creaxe a public facility that benefits all segments of the community, and as part of this vision, it has been a priority to include a private entity as a component of this unique development As reflected in the attached plans, the new bus mall will run (eastlwest) the full length of the block. This area is intended to create an inviting and comfortable environment for bus riders while at the same time enhancing the efficiency and safety of the operation. The five-story office building will be located at the south end of the block. Approximately 90% of the office wili be occupied upon completion. Tenants will include County offices and conference center. Salem Area Transit offices and associated customer service operations, and a small amount of retail space