RFP26C-2: 5243 & 5251 Hohman Ave

The Hammond Redevelopment Commission is selling two adjacent downtown parcels (5243 and 5251 Hohman Ave) totaling roughly 0.65 acres with an existing 33,400 sf structure. The city seeks a qualified commercial/residential developer to purchase the land, design a mixed‑use project, and construct the new development, meeting specific design, zoning, and opportunity‑zone criteria. The developer must submit a sealed proposal with a 5 % earnest‑money check, a purchase bid (minimum $562,500), design concepts, financial capacity documentation, and project management qualifications. The award process includes a 30‑day negotiation window and a 120‑day closing period. • Minimum land purchase price: $562,500 (5 % earnest‑money $28,125 due with proposal) • Required deliverables: statement of interest, bid amount, vision narrative, conceptual renderings, experience summary, financial statements, project budget & schedule, schematic design documents • Timeline: Proposal due Jan 20 2026 4 p.m. CDT; development agreement to be executed within 30 days of award; land sale to close within 120 days thereafter • Design goals: pedestrian‑friendly streetscape, architectural consistency with brick/stone/glass façade, mixed‑use (commercial + residential) uses, compliance with C‑3 zoning and Opportunity‑Zone incentives • Evaluation criteria: 12‑point rubric covering responsiveness, bid amount, experience, design quality, project‑manager qualifications, financial capacity, insurance, prior similar projects, “wow” factor, etc.