Project Information

Bid Title

RFQ - The Mason Building Redevelopment Project

Issuing Agency

City of Saginaw

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Jan 9, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ - Mason

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ - Mason
Bid Title:	RFQ - The Mason Building Redevelopment Project
Category:	General Bids
Status:	Open

Description: Description: The Mason Building, also known as the “Bliss Block” or the “Kahan-Dominium,” was designed by celebrated Saginaw architect Ludwig V. Bude and built by Bliss, Fay & Co. in the 1860s. Now one of the most historic buildings left standing in Downtown, there is an exciting opportunity to re-imagine the role this architectural jewel will play in the future. The City of Saginaw, in partnership with the building’s owner, the Saginaw County Land Bank seeks a development partner for the rehabilitation and transformation of the historic Mason Building located in the heart of our town. The city is eager to work with qualified respondents in negotiating a mutually beneficial arrangement for this one-of-a kind opportunity. See documents for more information. Publication Date/Time: 1/8/2026 7:11 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/15/2026 12:00 PM Related Documents: RFQ Process File 2025-1126 FINAL Saginaw Predevelopment Packet

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SUBMISSION PROCESS

RFQ Release Date: January 2026

Qualification submission: Please provide the following information for us to consider your proposal:

A. Letter of Interest: Provide a letter (up to 3 pages) identifying the development team and providing a brief

description of the team’s vision for the site and timeline

a. State the full name and address of your firm/organization. Indicate whether the firm operates as an

individual, partnership, corporation or limited liability company.

b. State history of the firm/organization in terms of length of existence, number and types of developments

completed, etc.

c. Identify the technical expertise that makes you uniquely qualified for this work including your work in,

and knowledge of, the City of Saginaw market.

B. Attached any plans you have completed thus far for the project: Concept plans, programing plan, renderings,

etc.

a. A completed building scan and model are available on request.

C. Development Experience: Provide a short description of past projects of a relevant nature completed by the

development team (up to 10 pages). Include a description of projects, cost, completion date, and references.

D. Fiscal Capacity: Provide evidence of the development team’s fiscal capacity to undertake the proposed project.

Identify financial incentives intended to be applied to the project. If available, please include an initial Pro

Forma, and Sources & Uses Worksheet.

E. Resume of firm and lead team members

DUE DATE: Qualifications are due to the Saginaw County Land Bank no later than 12:00 pm EDT on March 15, 2026.

Emailed or hard copy proposals must be received by noon and should be addressed to Land Bank Assistant Verda Burns,

111 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602, vburns@saginawcountymi.gov

Emailed proposals will be acknowledged. If you have not received acknowledgment, assume we have not received your

proposal and contact us. Late proposals will not be accepted for any reason including technical errors or omissions

regardless of the cause of the error or omission. Saginaw County assumes no responsibility or liability for the timely

receipt of a proposal.

Interested parties are encouraged to schedule a site visit with city or county officials during the response phase. The

City and County are able to provide on-going building access to contractors, architects, and other project team

members to facilitate the proposal and development process.

Initial Review: Qualifications will be reviewed within 45 days.

Contact Information: Please contact either Cassi Zimmerman or Tim Novak with additional questions or to schedule a

site visit during the response phase.

Cassi Zimmerman, City of Saginaw

Director of Planning and Economic Development

989-759-1423, czimmerman@saginaw-mi.com

Tim Novak, Saginaw County

Saginaw County Treasurer and Land Bank Chair

989-790-5225, tnovak@saginawcountymi.gov

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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