Respondents may submit all materials electronically via an FTP website or may submit 1 bound copy and 1 unbound reproducible copy by mail or courier. Submittals should not exceed 30 pages, inclusive of any graphic renderings or marketing materials. All hard copy submittals should be directed to:

Rosenow Spevacek Group 309 W. 4th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701-4502 Att: Frank Spevacek/Wheeler Plaza

To submit electronically, please contact Alexa Smittle at asmittle@webrsg.com or 714.316.2134 for the FTP website address and password by Wednesday, October 29^th.

All submittals shall include the following:

All proposals should include a written description of the proposed development concept, which illustrates the firm’s understanding of San Carlos, the downtown, and the importance of a redevelopment project at the Site. Descriptions may include the scale of development, an estimate of the number and type of residential units, the amount of area devoted to retail, office, and/or open space, and information describing the proposed character and quality of the development. Applicants should also discuss how green building and design elements may be incorporated in the proposed project.

Identify the development entity’s name, street address, mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address. Specify the legal form of the organization (e.g., corporation, partnership, joint venture, other), and identify persons with the authority to represent and make legally binding commitments for the development entity.

Identify other members of the development team including architects, engineers, contractors, financial or equity partners, lenders, and any known participating developer entities. Provide relevant experience for each team member, a description of their previous projects, and their role in the cited projects.

Provide a list and description of at least three previously completed projects similar to that proposed and their respective locations. Provide the names and telephone numbers of project references (private and/or public sector) for each project described. Please also provide a brief description of prior experience with community outreach, particularly relating to infill projects.

Provide a short description of the preferred method(s), if any, for structuring the financial and ownership arrangement of the Site between the development entity, City, and Agency. Please include a description of any relevant experience negotiating previous public/private partnerships. As the ultimate disposition of the Site will be subject to negotiations, the developer should demonstrate a willingness to work with the City/Agency to reach the most equitable arrangement.

Submittals to this RFQ must demonstrate that the development firm has the financial capacity and willingness to carry out the proposed project and initiate development within 12 months of completing a development and disposition agreement. Submittals should include the following information:

§ Audited/certified financial statements of the most recent three calendar or fiscal years for the development entity.

§ Willingness and ability to provide guarantees, if necessary, to lenders or investors.

§ List and explanation of any litigation or disputes that the development entity is involved in that could result in a financial settlement having a materially adverse effect on the ability to execute this project.

§ Statement detailing whether the development entity, or any of the named individuals in the proposed project, ever filed for bankruptcy or had projects that have been foreclosed. If yes, please list the dates and circumstances.

§ Demonstrated ability to raise 25% of estimated project cost equity.

The Agency recognizes the sensitive nature of the financial information requested in this RFQ. Therefore, such information may be submitted under separate cover and labeled “Confidential.” This information will be used solely for purposes of evaluation and will be kept confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law. Confidential records may be returned to those not selected if so requested.