Page 6 - East Campus RFQ 2.14.2017

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Opportunity

Howard University (“the University” or “Howard”) presents this
Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) to solicit proposals from highly-
qualified developers (“Respondents”) to prepare a master development
plan for the University’s East Campus Redevelopment Project (“Project”),
consisting of 23.3 acres and located east of Catholic University in
Northeast Washington, DC. The selected developer (“Master Developer”)
will conduct due diligence, engage community stakeholders, and
identify executable development options for the East Campus.

Howard is seeking proposals from developers who will work with the
University over a 6-8 month period to identify project opportunities,
constraints, and have the desire to establish a partnership with Howard
to create a unique living learning community. Howard’s goals are to:
 maximize value;
 maintain a key academic program on-site;
 create a lifelong learning environment;
 provide a diverse selection of housing options including workforce;
senior housing and affordable units;
 connect residents to the main campus;
 preserve historic buildings and open space;
 provide opportunities for Howard alumni and diverse firms; and
 respect the existing surrounding communities.
The University intends to select the most creative and qualified
Respondent with demonstrated experience and expertise in adaptive
reuse; historic buildings; public-private partnerships; new residential,
commercial, and educational facility construction; and alternative
funding mechanisms. The Master Developer will work collaboratively
with Howard to prepare development, financial, community
engagement and property management (including operations and
maintenance) plans for the project. The Master Developer may be
retained to implement the agreed upon development plan or will be
compensated for the Scope of Work outlined in Phase 1 of this RFQ.
Service providers such as legal counsel and design professionals are
permitted to participate on multiple Respondent teams.

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