All statements submitted in response to this RFQ will be reviewed and evaluated based on the information contained in the respective responses, an investigation of the developer’s past projects and performance, and other pertinent factors.The Agency will prepare an analysis of all statements, and depending upon the number and quality of responses, one to three firms may be asked to submit a more detailed proposal. In addition, the Agency and selection committee may also request to interview a limited number of finalists. The Agency reserves the right to request additional information as deemed necessary and appropriate. The Agency further reserves the right to eliminate the secondary RFP phase at its discretion. A recommendation will be made to the Agency Board for the selection of one developer with whom the Agency will enter into an ENA. If negotiations are successful, approval to enter into an Agreement to develop the Site will be sought from the Agency Board. The nature of this Agreement will depend upon the entity that is selected as well as the type of Agency assistance (if any) that is negotiated.

The selection process is expected to take up to approximately six months as outlined below. Please note the schedule may be altered at the Agency’s discretion.

This solicitation does not commit the Agency to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred with preparation of the proposal, or to procure or contract for services or supplies.The Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals received in response to this request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or cancel in whole or in part this process in its sole and absolute discretion. Subsequent to negotiations, prospective development entities may be required to submit revisions to their proposals. All persons or entities responding to the RFQ should note that any contract pursuant to this solicitation is dependent upon the recommendation of the Agency staff and the approval of the Agency Board and City Council after all legally required steps are taken.

The Agency reserves the right to postpone selection for its own convenience, to withdraw this Request for Qualifications at any time, and to reject any and all submittals without indicating any reason for such rejection. As a function of the Request for Qualifications process, the Agency reserves the right to remedy any technical errors in this Request for Qualifications and modify the published scope of services. The Agency reserves the right to request that specific personnel with specific expertise be added to the team, if the Agency determines that specific expertise is lacking in the project team.Submittals and other information will not be returned with the exception of financial data if requested by the submitting entity.

The Agency reserves the right to abandon the Request for Qualifications process and/or change its procurement process for the contract at any time if it is determined that abandonment and/or change would be in the Agency’s best interest. The Agency will not be liable to any contractor for any costs or damage arising out of its response to the Request for Qualifications.