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KALISPELL
Report To: Doug Russell, City Manager
Development Services
201 1 st Avenue East -
Kalispell, Montana 5991
Phone (406) 758-7940
From: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
Subject: Eagles Lot at 1st Street West and 1st Avenue West Request For Proposals
Meeting Date: August 1, 2022
BACKGROUND: The Council held a work session on June 13, 2022, where staff was directed
to advertise an RFP for the Eagles Lot that met the current obligations of the executed Developer's
Agreements associated with the Hotel project at 3rd and Main, and for the Parking Structure on
City -owned property at 1st Street West and 1st Avenue West (Eagles Lot). At that time, Council
discussed a new concept, which included a multi -family component to the garage, which would
be in private ownership for financing purposes with a lease/management agreement with the city
for the parking spaces which would remain public.
Since that time, staff advertised an RFP for the Eagles Lot. Montana Hotel Development Partners
was the sole respondent to the Request for Proposals. The Eagles Lot Development Proposal is
comprised of three primary elements. The main component of the proposal focuses on the
development of a city -leased, 239 stall public parking garage. A 78-unit apartment project is
proposed to be built above the garage to include 20 units of work force housing. The third
component is 6,200 square feet of commercial broken up into both retail and office space on the
ground floor. At the meeting, staff will present the proposal and answer any questions the Council
has in regard to the proposal.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council make a motion to allow staff to
negotiate with Montana Hotel Dev Partners, LLC on the proposal for the Eagles Lot development
to be detailed in a Developer's Agreement and lease agreement for the garage.
FISCAL EFFECTS: No fiscal effects at this time.
ALTERNATIVES: Do not proceed with negotiations for the Eagles Lot Proposal for the
Eagles Lot.
ATTACHMENTS: Eagles Lot Request for Proposal
Proposal from Montana Hotel Dev Partners
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
CITY OWNED
EAGLES LOT
CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA
The City of Kalispell is seeking proposals from development firms seeking to privately own
finance, construct, and manage a redevelopment project on what is currently a city owned
parking lot within Downtown Kalispell, Montana. On December 4, 2017, Kalispell City Council
adopted The Downtown Plan as an amendment to the City of Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It
2035 by Resolution No. 5846. The Downtown Plan addresses key topics that affect the future
growth and development of Downtown Kalispell. The Downtown Plan specifically addresses the
need to re -develop city owned surface parking lots into more beneficial uses to eliminate blight
and increase tax base. The development proposal shall include a mixed -use building consisting
of commercial, multi -family residential, and parking. The commercial component of the proposal
shall be ground floor with a minimum of 6,000 square feet of space. The parking shall be located
within a multi -deck parking garage encompassing a minimum of 239 public parking spaces, of
which 90 would be available for lease to the proposed Charles Hotel. Lastly, the project would
include a multi -family housing component integrated into the structure. Redevelopment of this
property will further the city's mission of promoting economic growth, improving area
employment opportunities, and expanding tax base.
SECTION 1: INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA Title 7, Chapter 5, Part 43, the City of
Kalispell is soliciting a Request for Proposal from developers seeking to privately own develop,
finance, construct, and manage a redevelopment project on what is currently a city owned
parking lot within Downtown Kalispell.
Five (5) copies of the proposal must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East,
Kalispell, Montana, by 4:00 pm local time on Monday, July 18, 2022. Request for Proposals that
are faxed or emailed will not be accepted.
General questions pertaining to the project should be directed to Katharine King, Community
Development Manager, at kking(r)c,kalispell. com. Please find this RFP, associated maps, property
appraisal and a list of questions and answers on the City of Kalispell, Community Development
webpage at:
https://www.kalispell.com/689/Eagles-Lot-Request-for-Proposal.
Written response will be provided by Friday, July 15, at 4:00 pm to all questions received.
Response will be by written addendum and will be posted on the website with the RFP at
https://www.kalispell.com/689/Eagles-Lot-Request-for-Proposal. by the close of business on the date
listed. Any other form of interpretation, correction, or change to this RFP will not be binding
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upon the City of Kalispell. The City of Kalispell shall not be held responsible for any oral
instructions. Any changes to this RFP will be in the form of an addendum, which will be
furnished to all registered RFP holders.
The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or
irregularity in any proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective
proposal received.
SECTION 2: PROPOSAL
The City of Kalispell is requesting development proposals on a 28,000 s.f. parcel of land
currently utilized as a city parking lot located at the southeast corner of 1st Avenue West and Is'
Street West (Eagles Lot). Redevelopment of this site will further the City's mission of promoting
economic growth and reinvestment, improving area employment opportunities, and expanding
tax base. The development is contingent upon successful completion of a recorded Developer's
Agreement between the City and developer. The increase in taxable value due to new
construction & rehabilitation is estimated by the County Assessor's office or State Department of
Revenue to determine tax generation. The City is accepting all development proposals provided
the proposer demonstrates ability to meet the criteria outlined below. Any proposal will be
required to meet all applicable ordinances and policies including but not limited to Planning,
Building, Public Works and Parks Departments.
Following selection, the successful proposer will execute a Developer's Agreement with the City
of Kalispell outlining the obligations of both parties.
The RFP will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria. When a proposal is submitted,
documentation demonstrating adherence to the following criteria must be submitted:
• Tax Generation — Per the Downtown TIF policies criteria for funding a project, a
project is expected to generate new taxes in order for the Downtown Kalispell TIF
District to stay economically healthy for the maximum benefit to the district and
community. The increase in taxable value due to new construction & rehabilitation is
estimated by the County Assessor's office or State Department of Revenue to
determine tax generation.
Applicant's ability to perform — The proposer shall be able to demonstrate their
ability to construct, operate and maintain the proposed project based on experience,
general reputation, and credit history.
Timely Completion — The proposer shall demonstrate ability to construct and
complete the proposed project within two -years from the date of the recorded
Developer's Agreement.
• Management — The proposer shall demonstrate ability to retain ownership of the
project long enough to complete construction, establish occupancy, establish property
management systems (including parking), and initiate payment of all applicable taxes.
• Plan Goals — The proposer shall demonstrate project's ability to significantly further
specific goals and policies found in the Downtown Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan,
The Downtown Plan, and Kalispell Growth Policy Plan -It 2035.
• Job Creation— The project shall create opportunities for new employment and
contribute to the economic vitality of the district and community in a variety of ways.
Projects creating five or more permanent full-time equivalent jobs would be
considered to have a significant positive impact on the economic well-being of the
district and will be given greater priority. To receive priority consideration the newly
created jobs must be at or above the median county income level.
• Development — The development proposal shall include a mixed use building
consisting of commercial, multi -family residential and public parking. The
commercial component of the proposal shall be ground floor with a minimum of
6,000 square feet of space. The parking shall be located within a multi -deck parking
garage encompassing a minimum of 239 public parking spaces of which 90 would be
available for lease to the proposed Charles Hotel. Lastly, the project would include a
multi -family housing component integrated into the structure.
SECTION 3: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall conform to the following format. Proposals that are incomplete; conditional;
obscure; or have irregularities of any kind are subject to disqualification. Each proposal must be
compiled and tabbed as described below in a loose-leaf binder and each page. Proposers shall
limit proposals to no more than 25 double -sided pages. Information included within the RFP may
be used to evaluate firms as part of any criteria regardless of where that information is found
within the RFP. Information obtained from the RFP and from any other relevant source may be
used in the evaluation and selection process.
A. Delivery of Proposals
Each proposer must submit the following in a sealed package marked with the proposer's
name:
• 5 copies of the proposal, and
• 1 e-copy of the proposal.
Proposals must be submitted to the address listed in Section 1 above. Failure to comply with
the following criteria may be grounds for disqualification:
• Receipt of submittal by the specific cut off date and time.
• The number of originals and/or copies of the submittal specified.
• Adherence to maximum page requirements.
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B. Form of Proposals
Tab I General Information
a. Cover Letter (1 page) containing at a minimum: Company(s) name, contact name,
address, and email address.
b. Executive Summary (maximum 2 pages)
The Executive Summary is a concise narrative of the overall proposal. Each proposer
must note in its Executive Summary if someone other than the person listed on
Attachment A will serve as the proposer's contact person for the proposal. If a joint
venture, the Executive Summary must identify the lead developer.
c. Completed Attachment A
d. Completed Attachment B
Tab 2 Concept to Develop the Site
a. A narrative description of the proposed development, including square footages,
uses, height, building materials, etc. The narrative shall also include details for the
operation and management of the proposed development after completion of
construction.
b. Conceptual Drawings/Materials to be submitted:
• Architectural Site Plan: This allows the board to understand how the building and
site work together and relate to the context of the site.
• Exterior Elevations: Showing all sides of the building, in color with materials that
correctly represent the materials to be installed. The landscaping should also be
represented on these drawings as properly as is possible.
c. A comprehensive timeline with major milestones and all stages of the proposed
development including planning and design, entitlements, plan review, permits,
construction, occupancy and/or lease up. This timeline should detail any phasing for
the proposed development. Proposers shall include reasonable assumptions for the
proposed timeline.
d. A construction mitigation plan that identifies potential impacts to commercial
neighbors, as well as traffic on the streets and alley surrounding the site and outlines
viable mitigation strategies.
Tab 3 Proposer's Qualifications, Experience, and Financial Capacity
a. Clearly identify the key individuals and companies comprising the proposed
development team and each proposed development team member's roles and
responsibilities for the proposed development.
b. Describe the proposed development team's experience successfully financing,
developing, completing, and managing other projects of similar scale and complexity,
including the roles and responsibilities of each proposed development team member for
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those projects. For each project included, the proposer shall include contact information
for at least one reference.
c. Provide clear and compelling information to demonstrate the proposer's financial
capacity to successfully develop and complete the proposed development, including:
• A clear strategy to fund all proposed development costs, including specific details
on all funding sources as well as the types and amounts of equity, financing and
other funding sources for the proposed development.
• Documentation from potential lenders of interest in the proposed development.
• Documentation of other projects for which the proposer has successfully worked
with the proposed funding sources.
d. List and describe any litigation; arbitration; claims filed by your firm against any other
jurisdiction as a result of a contract dispute; any contract or negligence claims filed
against your company; premature termination from a services agreement within the last 3
years.
Tab 4 Proposer's Business Plan
a. Documentation of the proposed development's feasibility, including:
b. A project budget clearly detailing and defining the proposed development's costs,
including construction costs, soft costs, contingencies, and assumptions.
c. An operating pro forma for the proposed development, including all revenues,
expenses, debt service, taxes, and other assessments for at least 10 years, and
assumptions.
d. Demonstrate the ability to perform the project within a two-year timeframe.
Tab 5 Level of Return and Benefit to the City
a. Describe the tax, employment and other tangible public benefits generated by the
proposed development i.e. — public parking, placemaking, etc.
b. Specify any requested City assistance, including details such as the type of assistance,
length of agreement term, commencement, and completion dates, etc. Any requests for
City assistance must:
• Be limited to assistance the City can reasonably accommodate.
SECTION 4: SELECTION PROCESS
A project evaluation committee will evaluate each RFP. The committee will be comprised of the
Development Services Department representative, Business Improvement District representative,
Architectural Review Committee representative, Urban Renewal Agency representative and
Revolving Loan Fund representative. The proposals will be scored according to the criteria in
section 3 as follows:
1. Concept to Develop Site (0-25 points)
2. Proposer's Qualifications, Experience and Financial Capacity (0-25 points)
3. Proposer's Business Plan (0-25 points)
4. Level of Return and Benefit to the City and/or Kalispell Community (0-25 points)
A decision may be reached based solely upon the content and quality of information contained
within the submitted proposal. If interviews are determined to be desirable, the proposers
selected will meet with the Project Evaluation Committee for the interview. The purpose of the
interview will be to expand on the information provided in the RFP, not to repeat information
already provided. Those firms selected for interviews will be provided additional instruction by
the city. Those firms not selected for further consideration will be notified. The Project
Evaluation Committee will rank each consulting firm of this RFP. The highest ranked firm will
be recommended to the City Council for award.
Requests for debriefings or selection decisions shall be made in writing to the City, Development
Services Department. All information submitted by firms and related Project Evaluation
Committee evaluations and rankings shall be considered confidential until after contract
execution and award by the City Council.
The City will enter into a negotiated contract upon selection of the firm for the project. The
commencement of negotiations does not commit the City to accept all the terms of the proposal
and negotiations may be terminated by the City at any time. These negotiations may result in
minor or material changes to the proposal, including both the business terms and the project.
Successful negotiations will result in an award recommendation to the City Council and a "Letter
of Intent" stating the City's intent to enter a contract with the recommended proposer on
specified business terms. Following required approvals, City -drafted contracts addressing
business terms and performance benchmarks will be entered between the parties. The City
reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any or all proposals. The terms and conditions of
any contract resulting from this RFP process are subject to approval by the Kalispell City
Council. If the selected firm determines not to enter into a contract with the City, the City may
then contact the second or third highest ranked team until a contract is executed or may decide to
terminate the selection process.
SECTION 5: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROPOSAL
All materials submitted by proposers shall become the property of the City and become a matter
of public record available for review. Each proposer shall mark any information submitted as
part of its proposal that the proposer deems confidential or proprietary (collectively Confidential
Information). If the City receives a request to review or disclose such Confidential Information,
the City will provide the proposer written notice of the request to allow the proposer the
opportunity to obtain a court order to prevent the disclosure or review of such Confidential
Information. The proposer must obtain and deliver to the Procurement Officer a court order
within seven calendar days of the date of the City's written notice. If no court order is issued and
received by the Procurement Officer within the seven-day period, the City may disclose or allow
the review of such Confidential Information. If a proposer intends to seek a Court Order to shield
its Confidential Information, the protest period will be extended the same number of calendar
days to allow for this process.
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The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any or all Statement of Qualifications or portions
thereof. The cost of preparing responses to this RFQ shall be borne by the respondents and shall
not be reimbursed by the City of Kalispell.
The City reserves the right to take any course of action the City deems appropriate at the City's
sole and absolute discretion, which may include:
• Waiving any defects or informalities in any proposal or proposing procedure.
• Accepting or rejecting any or all proposals or any part of any or all proposals.
• Canceling the RFP in part or in its entirety.
• Reissuing the RFP with or without modification.
• Negotiating with any qualified proposer.
• Extending the deadline for proposals; and/or
• Requesting additional information from any or all proposers.
The City reserves the right to disqualify any proposer that fails to provide information or data
requested herein or that provides materially inaccurate or misleading information or data. The
City reserves the right to disqualify any proposer on the basis of any real or apparent conflict of
interest that is disclosed by the proposals submitted or any other data available to the City. This
disqualification is at the sole discretion of the City. By submission of a proposal hereunder, the
proposer waives any right to object now or at any future time, before anybody or agency,
including but not limited to, the City Council, or any court, as to the exercise by the City of such
right to disqualify or as to any disqualification by reason of real or apparent conflict of interest
determined by the City.
All persons or entities that respond to this RFP, including their employees, agents,
representatives, proposed partners, subcontractors, joint ventures, members, or any of their
lobbyists and attorneys, will refrain from any direct or indirect contact with any person who may
play a part in the selection process, including members of the evaluation committee, the City
Manager, Department heads, the Mayor and other members of the Kalispell City Council. As
long as this RFP is not discussed, proposers may continue to conduct business with the City and
discuss business that is unrelated to this RFP.
Additionally, any proposer or any member or affiliate of a proposing team that currently
contracts with the City must be in good standing for its proposal to be considered responsive. For
the purpose of this RFP, good standing refers to compliance with all contractual provisions,
including payment of financial obligations.
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City of Kalispell
Eagles Lot Development
Proposal Response
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MONTANA HOTEL DEV PARTNERS
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July 18, 2022
Attn: City Clerk
2011st Ave E
Kalispell, MT 59901
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal to the City of Kalispell to develop the lot located
at First Street West and First Avenue West, commonly known as the Eagles Lot.
Herein is a comprehensive vision for the development as well as private financing, public funding
request, project design and construction, and operations and management details. Compass
Construction, Bond Partners, and Alchemy have joined forces as Montana Hotel Dev Partners,
LLC. Together, our combined knowledge and experience will produce an exemplary product for the
city and Flathead Valley communities. Our proposal is the culmination of many hours designing,
crunching numbers, understanding details, and preparing this proposal. We are pleased to present
a proposal aligned with that of The Charles Hotel proposal and backed with our experience
in structured parking, multifamily developments, real estate development, and construction
management.
We value and are fully committed to assisting the city in achieving its mission to promote economic
growth, improve area employment opportunities, expand the tax base, respond to the parking
quandary in this corner of the city, and to offer a downtown housing product.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Should you need any clarifications, please do not
hesitate to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
Montana Hotel Dev Partners, LLC
ROBERT WATSON
Partner
BILL GOLDBERG
Partner
,OHN COSTA
Partner
1.A. COVER LETTER 1 1
Montana Hotel Dev Partners, LLC, comprises many years of experience in construction,
development, and hospitality / property management. Together, with local lead Bill Goldberg of
Compass Construction, our regional presence and familiarity is enhanced by national knowledge
and experience. We worked alongside Montana -based firm A&E Design, leveraging their skills and
talent in architecture, historic preservation, interior design, branding, and experiential graphics to
craft a vision for this project. We feel the resulting proposed development best suits the needs of
downtown Kalispell and its market.
Our proposed project is comprised of three primary elements. The main component of our proposal
focuses on the development of a city -leased, 239-stall garage to be built on the current city -
owned Eagles surface parking lot. Built above the garage will be a 78-unit apartment project with
20 units of workforce housing. The third component is 5,300 square feet of street -level retail.
Amenities include a fifth floor entertainment deck, a fitness facility, and residence lounge. We
envision a total transformation of this site from a quiet surface parking lot to a busy downtown hub
of activity.
We worked closely with A&E Design to take design cues from the surrounding historic downtown
buildings regarding form, openings, mass, and structural rhythm of the facades, but chose not
to replicate them. Rather, we reimagined these distinctive characteristics to support the historic
context while designing a concept reflective of the current era.
Our team shares enthusiasm for the future of Kalispell. That excitement resonated so significantly
with our investor group that they have already committed capital for the entire project. We are
eager to see the results of the vision seeded almost one decade ago in the city. As the work on
projects like the Kalispell Bypass, Parkline Trail, Glacier Rail Park, Downtown Plan, and TIF Districts
materialize, we are inspired to invest our time, money, expertise, and ideas.
This project advances the city's and region's positive trajectory by attracting people to live,
conduct business, and enjoy the services and amenities the downtown area provides. Providing
residential options in the downtown core supports extended hours for downtown business and
activities. As a result, the money spent in restaurants, bars, and retail will benefit the local economy.
The people employed by our local firms know that Kalispell is a special place. These stakeholders
have long been invested in downtown and visualizing redevelopment opportunities. The downtown
plan, Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan, and Kalispell Growth Policy have been adopted and continue to
be implemented every day. Traffic and parking studies support the vision and reinforce functionality
of an urban core in an otherwise rural corner of Montana. The city center sees new businesses
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coming to market while gaining walkability, placemaking, and population density —all positive
economic drivers.
Our team is inspired and motivated by the upcoming redevelopment of the core area and what
that means for downtown. We envision more TIF revenue, better parking in the downtown TIF, and
ultimately more synergy between the districts. Preserving the past while infusing forward -thinking
elements creates a place we can continue to love and enjoy; one that stays true to its history while
taking advantage of present and future potential. Our plan shares a pathway to that vision. Thank
you for this incredible opportunity to partner with the city of Kalispell to propel the downtown core
toward a bright future.
LB. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 3
CITY OF Kalispell
Development Services Department
Eagles Lot Development RFP
Attachment A
AFFIDAVIT
Assurances
The undersigned proposer hereby submits to the City of Kalispell (City) the enclosed proposal
based upon all terms and conditions set forth in the City's Request for Proposals (RFP) and
referenced materials. Proposer further specifically agrees hereby to provide services in the
manner set forth in the proposal submitted by the proposer.
The undersigned proposer acknowledges and states, under penalty of perjury, as follows:
1. The City is relying on proposer's submitted information and the representation that proposer
has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and
obligations submitted in its proposal and in the resulting agreement.
2. The City has the right to make any further inquiry it deems appropriate to substantiate or
supplement information supplied by proposer.
3. Proposer has read and fully understands all the provisions and conditions set forth in the
RFP documents, upon which its proposal is based.
4. The forms and information requested in the RFP are complete and made part of the
proposal. The City is not responsible for any proposer errors or omissions.
5. This proposal may be withdrawn by requesting such withdrawal in writing at any time prior to
the proposal deadline but may not be withdrawn after such date and time.
6. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept the proposal that, in
its judgment, will provide the best quality development to the City.
7. This proposal is valid for a minimum of 120 days after the RFP proposal submission
deadline.
8. All costs incurred by proposer in connection with this proposal shall be borne solely by
proposer. Under no circumstances shall the City be responsible for any costs associated
with proposer's proposal or the RFP process.
9. Proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, conspired with any person or party to
unfairly compete or compromise the competitive nature of the RFP process.
10. The contents of this proposal have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any
employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official
opening of this proposal.
11. To the best of the proposer's knowledge, the information provided in its proposal is true and
correct and neither the undersigned proposer nor any partner, corporate officer or managing
employee have ever been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
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CITY OF Kalispell
Development Services Department
Eagles Lot Development RFP
1. Proposer intends to operate the business as (check one):
Corporation" ( }
Government Entity ( )
Limited Liability Corporation* (X)
Other {Please describe:
Non -Profit 501(c)(3) { )
Partnership* ( )
Sole Proprietorship ( )
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Identify the members, if LLC, partners, if a partnership, or officers, if a corporation, of the
proposer (add lines as needed).
Members: Billy Goldberg, Robert Watson, John Costa
For the purpose of this RFP, addenda and exhibits, any questions regarding the principals are
referring to the officers, partners and members as disclosed.
2. In the past 10 years, have you personally, or any business with which you have been
involved, been declared bankrupt, filed a petition in any bankruptcy court, filed for protection
from creditors in bankruptcy court, or had involuntary proceedings filed in bankruptcy court?
If "Yes," provide date, court jurisdiction, case name, case number, amount of liabilities,
amount of assets and the status of each occurrence. Yes ( ) No
3. Has the proposer or any of its principals or its principal's affiliates been declared to be in
default under any obligation to or contract with the City? If "Yes," please provide details
concerning the nature of the default, including the City contract number. Yes ( ) No( X
)
4. Are there any pending liens, claims or litigation in excess of $500,000 involving proposer, or
any corporation or other entity that has, directly or indirectly, a controlling interest in the
proposer, or any subsidiary of the proposer or other entity in which the proposer has a
controlling interest or any of the proposer's principals, officers, or directors? If "Yes,"
provide detailed information regarding complaints. Yes( ) No (X
5. Has the proposer, or any corporation or other entity that has, directly or indirectly, a
controlling interest in the proposer, or any subsidiary of the proposer or other entity in which
the proposer has a controlling interest or any of the proposer's principals, officers, or
directors, been involved in any lawsuits in the past 10 years? If "Yes," provide list. Yes
( ) No (X)
6. Has the proposer's or any of its principals or its principals' affiliate's contracts been
terminated prior to their expiration terms, voluntarily or involuntarily, within the last 10 years?
If "Yes," provide name, location, and date of the contract(s). Yes( ) No (X
)
7. Has the proposer, or any corporation or other entity that has, directly or indirectly, a
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1.C. ATTACHMENT A 1 5
CITY OF Kalispell
Development Services Department
Eagles Lot Development RFP
controlling interest in the proposer, or any subsidiary of the proposer or other entity in which
the proposer has a controlling interest or any of the proposer's principals, officers, or
directors ever been barred from bidding on federal, state, or local government contracts? If
"Yes," provide the current status of such suspension or debarment proceedings. Yes
) NO(X)
References
Proposer shall furnish the names and contact information for 3 clients for whom the proposer is furnishing
or has furnished services similar to those described in this RFP. Do not list City of Kalispell employees or
officials as references.
1. Company and Reference Name: Multiple Companies: John Hagg
Telephone and E-Mail: 702-540-1001 hagg.john@icloud.com
2. Company and Reference Name: Mkay Enterprises, Steven Kay
Telephone and E-Mail: 415-254-1201 sk@stevenkay.com
3. Company and Reference Name:
Telephone and E-Mail:
Sianature(s)
Rim Rock Development, Micah Linton
386-867-1403 Micah@rimrockcompanies.com
Proposer's Legal Name': Billy Goldberg
'The proposer must be authorized to transact business in Montana and be in good standing prior to
submitting this proposal.
Printed Name of Authorized Representative*: Billy Goldberg
Member
Business Mailing Address: 208 1 st Ave. East, Kalispell MT 59901
Telephone and ErgatAddress: 406-253-0544 bill@com
*Proposal mu b rgned by an individual authorized to
Name of Joint Venture Partner (if applicable):
Printed Name of Authorized Representative*:
Business Mailing Address:.
the proposer.
Telephone and Email Address: x
*Proposal must be signed by an individual authorized to contractually bind the joint venture partner.
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Development Services Department
Eagles Lot Development RFP
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CITY OF Kalispell
Community & Economic Development Department
Eagles Lot Development RFP
Attachment B
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Name of proposer: Montana Hotel Dev Partners, LLC
Each proposer must complete and submit this form with its proposal.
• Gross Square Footage (SF): 198,700 gross sf
• Commercial SF: 5,300 sf
• Office SF: 800 sf
• Residential SF: 65,905 sf, not including circulation
• Other SF (detail): 101,255 sf structured parking 14,800 sf amenities for residents
• Number of Residential Units: 78
• Number of Units by Residential Type:
o Rental Units: 78
o For Sale Units: 0
• Number of Units by Market Type:
o Affordable:0
o Workforce:20
o Market Rate: 58
• Number of Hotel Rooms: N/A
• Number of Parking Spaces: 242, including double stacked stalls
• Number of Buildings: (1) one on subject property
• Building Height(s) (feet and stories): 4 stories parking (+ 1/2 basement parking)
+ 4 stories multifamily I approx. 87-6" above grade
• Estimated Number of Construction Jobs: 492 FTE
• Estimated Number of Permanent Jobs: 0 FTE, not including commercial tenant
• Estimated Value of Project: $41 M parking/multi -family total project cost
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MIXED -USE PARKING, RESIDENTIAL, & COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
The existing Eagles Lot at the southeast corner of the intersection of 1st Avenue West and 1st
Street West is currently owned and operated by the City of Kalispell and is used primarily as hourly
parking available to visitors of downtown Kalispell. The property is bordered by several Main Street
businesses across the alley to the east, The Eagle's Lodge to the north, Alchemy Lounge to the
South, and a strip mall across the street to the west. It falls in the Kalispell Main Street Historic
District overlay, and several of the adjacent buildings fronting Main Street on the same block also
contribute to that designation.
Originally, the Third and Main RFP required that proposing firms provide parking for their proposed
building. After exploring different options, our team found that the size of that lot made structured
parking unfeasible, and subterranean parking proved to be too expensive.
Creatively, our team proposed a parking structure to be built on the nearby Eagles Lot and factored
valet services into the hotel's proforma and parking analysis. Redevelopment of this underutilized
paved area contributes to the city's goal of redeveloping tax exempt properties, especially those
that serve as surface parking and generate little tax revenue if they happen to be privately held.
2.A. PROJECT NARRATIVE 1 9
1st Avenue West Pedestrian Experience
BUILDING DESIGN & MASSING
The new mixed -use parking structure occupies most of the existing 28,000 sf lot footprint.
It provides ground -level retail, four levels of ramped parking within a post -tension concrete
"podium" structure, and four levels of housing units stacked above. The overall building height is
anticipated to be 87-6" at this early stage of design. Careful consideration was given to building
massing to make it fit the historic context of the area. Where the building approaches the Kalispell
Grand Hotel, horizontal design elements are pulled across the alley at 16-0" (the top of the
hotel storefront) and 40'-0" (approximating the upper cornice of the hotel) to provide a sense of
continuity and respect. At the intersection of 1st Street West and 1st Avenue West, the mass is
broken vertically at 22-0" and again at 66-0" where the building steps back from the street edge
to reduce perceived height. Additionally, the building is broken out into separate forms horizontally
to give it the perception of several buildings along each street.
The main floor is designed around the pedestrian experience and human scale. Retail and lobby
spaces wrap the first floor parking and provide an interactive experience on 1st Street West and 1st
Avenue West. The 11h-story brick facade with large storefront windows pulls elements from classic
urban design principles like those shown on Main Street. Rhythm is achieved by using alternating
brick columns and storefront glazing to reflect the original 25' city plot spacing of downtown. Multiple
entrances provide the opportunity for several tenants, or a single large one to occupy the retail space.
Directly above the extensive storefront are fixed canopies topped off with translucent glazing that
mimics the prismatic glass transoms common to historic structures in the area. Vehicles will access
the garage via a single entrance facing 1st Avenue West. Pedestrians utilizing the parking garage will
have an entrance and exit on 1st Avenue West. Apartment tenants will have a dedicated lobby on 1st
Street West, within a massing that creates a cohesive design with its surroundings and respect in
terms of surrounding historic structures.
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Moving upwards, the central shaft combines the parking and first two levels of apartments into
a single vertical composition. Horizontally, the volume breaks into two masses on each street -
facing facade, de-emphasizing length, and relating to historic building widths. On 1st Avenue
West, an amenity plaza separates the two main structures. 1st Street West is broken by a vertical
stair tower. Material transitions from brick to fiber cement panels, with a beige color respectful of
surrounding tones. A horizontal and vertical grid sets a unified framework for openings into the
parking structure and windows into apartment units. The openings into the parking garage are to
include faux storefront frames and durable metal screens to add visual interest and maintain the
architectural rhythm while obscuring the function of these floors. They also provide an increased
sense of security, and minimize headlight glare onto adjacent properties. Taller openings are used
on the parking levels to veil angled ramps and reduce the perceived story count.
A simple cornice marks a transitional step back on the 7th floor, allowing for additional daylight
to reach the street and courtyard. The highest floors are of contemporary design and are intended
to recede from view. The palette transitions from beige to white, de-emphasizing the mass with
lightness and blending into an overcast sky. The facade articulates on all elevations, so even when
viewed from afar, the mass is broken up to give it the appearance of multiple buildings. Windows
are grouped together into vertical elements, with occasional touches of color adding visual interest.
Canopies at the corners provide a final cap to the building as it touches the sky.
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The garage, apartments, and retail will be operated, managed, and maintained by staff of the
nearby Charles Hotel. The hotel will provide valet parking services for hotel and restaurant guests.
The valet will control a portion of the garage, where they will take advantage of the ability to
"stack" cars. The garage will be managed to take advantage of business / office use during the
daytime hours and restaurant / hotel use during the evening/overnight hours. The hotel will provide
24-hour security oversight for the garage, apartments, and retail space.
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Our project team feels strongly about the benefits of trees and landscaping design on a project
site. Vegetation helps reduce noise, soften edges, filter light, introduce color, indicate seasonal
changes, tie the architecture to its place, and influence the natural ecosystem by introducing small
wildlife. Although landscaping provides many benefits, an urban site with zero lot lines provides
limited options for introducing vegetation. This makes any opportunity for street trees and other
plants that much more important in downtown.
While our proposed concept is early in design, we plan to present to the Architectural Review,
Site Development Review, and Urban Forestry Committees for their comment and feedback.
Well before that time, we will work through the design to ensure we have the appropriate species
selection, infrastructure, and other relevant details. We plan to develop those items with the city
urban forester or arborist, Parks and Recreation, the street tree commission, the Public Works
Department, and the Montana Department of Transportation. We will engage a licensed landscape
architect for the development and completion of a landscape design and plan for bid as well as to
lead these design conversations.
The success of this landscaping project is rooted in details and thoughtful planning. Design must
consider maintenance of plant material and the surrounding surfaces, irrigation, size of planters,
plant species' resistance to de-icer, and the ability for both street sweeping and leaf and snow
removal to commence regularly and easily. We will work through maintaining a sight triangle at
the intersection in the final design. Continuing traffic signage and crossing operations as well as
coordinating with standard lighting and planting patterns are primary considerations.
There is tremendous potential for downtown in the context of the Kalispell Bypass completion,
work on the Parkline Trail, and the various opportunities and ideas shared in the Downtown Plan,
Urban Renewal Plan, and recent traffic studies. A more walkable downtown with wider sidewalks will
activate the street and extend downtown activity. This plan benefits businesses and the public as
Kalispell becomes an even greater destination.
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timeline.
Pre -Design I Preliminary Submissions
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6/27/22-10/3/22
RFP Response Development
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6/27/22 - 7/18/22
Proposals Due
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7/18/22
Review of Proposals
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7/18/22 - 7/29/22
Anticipated RFP Award Date
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8/1/22
Design Contracts
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8/1/22 - 8/26/22
CUP and TIF Application Due
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8/9/22
Planning Board Meeting
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9/13/22
URA Board Meeting
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9/21/22
Council Meeting -Anticipated CUP Approval
10/3/22
Mixed -Use Development Contracts & Continued Design & Permit
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10/3/22 8/18/23
Schematic Design (continued)
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100% Schematic Design Package
11/25/22
50% Design Development (DD) Effort
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11/28/22 - 1/6/23
50% DD Cost Estimate I Owner Review (design pause for pricing &review)
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100% DD Effort
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Internal Quality Assurance /Quality Control
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100% Cost Estimate I Owner Review (simultaneous with CD start)
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50% Construction Documents (CD)
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Internal Quality Assurance /Quality Control
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Bid Period
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Bid Day
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Notice of Award, Contracts, Notice to Proceed (estimated)
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7/13/23 - 8/18/23
Mixed -Use Development Construction
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8/21/23 - 10/18/24
Mobilization Site Demo Excavation Long Lead Shop Drawings (estimated)
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Site & Building Construction Basement - 4th Floor
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Multi -Family Floors 5th - 8th
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Punch List (estimated)
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Final Acceptance I Occupancy (estimated)
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2C.TIMELINE 1 17
construction mitigation plan
SITE PLAN
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SIDEWALK NOTIFICATION SIGN
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Building in urban areas often involves construction
challenges impacting city infrastructure and
patterns of the public. Compass Construction
understands potential pitfalls and is experienced
with addressing them in sites like the 1st Street
West and 1st Avenue West lot. We have a long
success record working in urban environments like
this in and around Flathead Valley.
Communication and planning are key to
overcoming construction obstacles. Planning for
construction methods and mitigating impact on
city infrastructure and public traffic patterns starts
during building design. We will communicate often
with necessary parties at the City of Kalispell
Public Works Department and the Montana
Department of Transportation. Proactive and
consistent communication will help us implement
a game plan well in advance of construction
commencing.
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Only with early engagement can we properly execute the plan while combating expected logistics
during construction. Compass and the City of Kalispell can communicate the adopted plan to
stakeholders through flyers, social media, and email. Additionally, we suggest that Compass
creates a website, maintained by our public relations staff, to share project updates. This PR person
will also serve as the point of contact for citizens and businesses to direct questions and concerns.
Navigating a site with essentially no yard limits the laydown and working space adjacent to the
new building. Considering pedestrian diversion and protection at adjacent sidewalks and nearby
laydown space elsewhere in the city will be crucial. Consequently, we preliminarily contacted several
downtown -area landowners and considered our KM Building parking lot for temporary material
laydown and staging. We have also identified several more potential staging areas close to the
construction site that would benefit the project construction but have not coordinated with the
property owners at this time. Even with additional space, it will be necessary to strategically order
and sequence material deliveries to the construction site. This approach will lessen disruption on
the 1st St. West & 1st Avenue West intersection, but not entirely eliminate it.
There is still a need to create an effective, efficient delivery zone at the project site. Closing a lane
of 1st Avenue West or a section of the one-way at 1st St. West are unlikely considerations, as they
would be the most disruptive to traffic. Our best delivery opportunity is the parallel parking on the
south side of 1st St. West, adjacent to the site. While it is possible this delivery area will not entirely
close a lane, it will temporarily displace adjacent on -street parking. Compass plans to coordinate
closely with public works for traffic control and proper signage to clearly mark diverted lanes or
parking. Signs placed ahead of the nearby intersection will prepare drivers for road modifications
and alert pedestrians on the sidewalks. However, we will maintain pedestrian crossings and access
to neighboring businesses. Similarly, we need to ensure the continuation of city services, deliveries,
and garbage pickup through the alleys.
Jobsite safety is one of the pillars of our company, and Compass takes particular care when it comes
to pedestrian safety. We suggest small diversions of pedestrian patterns in order to allow for working
space adjacent to the building construction. In some cases, we strongly suggest providing covered
walkways built by Compass; they may or may not temporarily impact some on -street parking.
Compass influenced the building design by adjusting the envelope to the existing utility locations
that serve neighboring buildings. The current desire is to leave those utilities uninterrupted.
Construction sites frequently evolve to support the trades and equipment necessary for each
phase. Tasks that deviate most from the normal day-to-day activity will be most disruptive to
traffic and existing patterns of behavior due to the extra precautions during these instances.
However, with sewer in the alley, we anticipate a common connection with limited disruption. Storm
also appears relatively straight -forward.
2.D. CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION PLAN 1 19
mitigation plan continued
Dry utilities, such as power, gas, and telecommunication, are all currently buried and located in the
alley as well. This condition makes for easy service connections and more easily hiding unsightly
meters and services.
The domestic water and fire connections will prove to be less challenging than the hotel with water
located in the northbound lane of 1st Avenue West. These are solutions we will need to review with
public works.
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MONTANA HOTEL DEV PARTNERS
Compass - Lead Local Contact; Will Oversee Project Management & Construction
At Compass Construction, we are transforming the Flathead Valley one construction project at a
time. Located in Kalispell, Montana, Compass has been a premier construction and development
firm since 2004. We specialize in residential, multi -family, and commercial construction.
Owner Bill Goldberg founded Compass after years of experience in residential construction.
He consistently chased a vision for smart development, growth, and the revitalization of area
communities. Over the past 17 years, Bill's dream has expanded, and so has our team. Collectively,
we have extensive construction experience and project management skills, united under our
purpose to grow, reach, and be bold together.
The outstanding service we provide is evidenced by a multitude of projects throughout the
Flathead Valley. We work within all types of construction projects and have been instrumental in the
rehabilitation of multiple businesses, mixed -use projects, and multi -family developments. Vibrant
downtown areas, including those in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls, reflect the value our
service brings to local communities.
BILL GOLDBERG SETH SIMONSON AMY McGEHEE
Owner Project Manager Project Manager
Bond Partners - Hotel Concept, Development, & Operations
BOND Partners is a San Diego -based, diversified hospitality and real estate development
company. We specialize in developing, opening, and operating highly serviced, uniquely stylized,
architecturally significant lifestyle hotels and residences, destination restaurants and lounges, and
other mixed -use retail offerings. We are a lifestyle company with a deliberate growth strategy,
backed by a sound business model and solid financial support.
BOND Partners was created to exceed the expectations of a highly sophisticated clientele and to
develop, own, operate, and asset manage lifestyle hospitality assets. We prefer to see the world for
what it can be, rather than for what it is. We admire trends but possess a style of our own. We are
always after that thing that waits to be discovered, just beyond the obvious and the well-known.
We take pride in our honesty, wit, and more importantly, our approachability.
ROBERT WATSON PAUL GUCCINI
CEO & President CFO
3.A. KEY INDIVIDUALS & COMPANIES 1 21
key companies & individuals cont.
Alchemy Development
Alchemy Development was founded under the precept of taking something ordinary and making
it extraordinary. This development will reflect Montana's culture and lifestyle in a community hub
for libations and conversations. The establishment and its owner, John Costa, embodies his motto:
"Leave it better.".
JOHN COSTA
Owner & CEO
DESIGN TEAM
A&E Design - Architecture, Interior Design, Branding, & Construction Administration
A&E Design is a multidisciplinary design firm with four offices in Montana (Billings, Bozeman,
Missoula, and Kalispell), as well as Seattle, Washington.
As a collection of innovators, we are united for a single purpose: to create impactful experiences for
our clients. We offer architecture, interior design, historic preservation, branding, and construction
administration in one comprehensive package. Together, we are a team of over 90 diversely
talented professionals with a strong commitment to client satisfaction, quality design, and
improving the world around us.
CHRIS MARTISON SHANE JACOBS LINCOLN MURPHY
Principal Project Manager Project Architect
ABIGAIL KNAB KEN STONE ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD
Experiential Graphics Procurement Manager Interior Designer
JON SEARS
Construction Manager
Other Consultants
Pending selection from the City of Kalispell, we have kept our design team limited to the
architectural and interior design teams at A&E Design for the development of the concept design
and content within this submittal. If selected, we will continue to work with A&E Design through
the remaining design phases, and they will solicit proposals from local, qualified, licensed engineers
and design consultants for a complete scope of design and permit documents for both the hotel
and the parking structure. They will intentionally team with consulting firms with experience in this
project type, Kalispell, and sites in a downtown setting.
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MONTANA HOTEL DEV PARTNERS
Compass Construction
Our design and construction teams have a proven track record and local knowledge to deliver
a project of this magnitude. A list of recent and local mixed -use commercial and multi -family
residential projects completed by Compass Construction include: 334, 317, and 309 Central Ave. in
Whitefish; 223, 225, and 237 Baker Ave. in Whitefish; 20 Spokane Ave. in Whitefish; and 527, 519, and
638 Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls, as well as The Highline Apartments, 519 Skyles Apartments,
Glacier Courtyard Apartments, and Eagle Lake Condos. These projects have provided extensive
experience with working on tight sites, amongst operating businesses, near U.S. highways and
city thoroughfares, as well as amongst customers and visitors to our community. Compass has a
dedicated commitment to the revitalization of the downtown area of Kalispell and it is personal. Bill
Goldberg, owner of Compass Construction, at the helm of his other entities, has recently purchased
the KM and Montgomery Ward Buildings, in addition to developing several other renewal projects
in the works at this time. Compass has recently shown their commitment to Kalispell by moving
their business from Whitefish to downtown Kalispell. They maintain a solid subcontractor base with
which they have developed a long-standing relationship they will utilize to drive quality, schedule,
and coordination throughout construction.
Reference contact information available through:
Bill Goldberg 1406.253.0544 1 bill@compassmt.net
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BOND Partners
BOND Partners executives have over 30 years of hotel and resort conception, branding, project
finance, development, and operations experience. We specialize in creating lifestyle projects that
are architecturally significant, highly curated, and fully serviced. Led by founder and CEO Robert
Watson, some of the projects BOND Partners has been responsible for are: Tower 23 Hotel in San
Diego, 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, The Modern Hotel in Honolulu, Northblock Hotel in Napa
Valley, and the Chileno Bay Resort in Cabo San Lucas. A sampling of other projects BOND Partners
has been responsible for include: Hotel Monaco, San Francisco; Hotel Monaco, Seattle; Hotel
Monaco, Chicago; W San Francisco; W Seattle; W New York Union Square; and W Times Square.
BOND Partners is establishing an office in Western Montana to create a portfolio of upscale
boutique hotels in the state. We are committed to Kalispell and making this project the flagship for
our company's growth.
Reference contact information available through:
Robert Watson 1310.795.2993 1 rwatson@bondpartners.us
Alchemy Development
Alchemy Development Group was founded under the precept of taking something ordinary and
making it extraordinary. Owner and CEO John Costa has 32 years of entrepreneurial experience
in business development and operations. Through his ownership of Hi Tech Honeycomb, a leading
honeycomb manufacturer in the aerospace industry, John successfully developed international
business relations. His product now services all engines manufactured for General Electric,
Raytheon Technologies' subsidiary Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce Plc, and major airlines worldwide.
He excels at program development and implementation, with strategic skills in team building and
process management. John and his wife moved to Montana in 2016 and recently purchased First
Avenue Taphouse and Casino in Kalispell. They are passionately committed to being productive
members of the Flathead Valley community.
Reference contact information available through:
John Costa 1858.395.4645 1 john@costo.net
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DESIGN TEAM
A&E Design
As one of the region's largest and long-standing design firms, A&E Design has successfully
completed several multi -use projects. From facility analysis and assessment to the design and
construction administration of public infrastructure, we possess the talent and experience to
successfully meet all of your project goals. Relevant experience includes:
Parking Garage at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The four-story, 437,500 sf
structure houses rental car agency fleets on most of the 1st floor, and all of the 2nd and 3rd
floors, with future growth onto the covered 4th floor.
Aspen Crossing at Midtown in Bozeman. The design of Aspen Crossing at Midtown offers a
unique, urban experience reflective of the dynamic culture of Bozeman, Montana. As a mixed -
use development, the project offers a variety of commercial, housing, and cultural amenities in
a shared, community environment.
McDonald Building in Billings. The historic structure served as Montana's firstYMCA, and today,
major renovations have transformed the building once again. In support of the revitalization
of downtown Billings, the structure serves as a multi -use building, offering both business and
residential space for lease.
Our team understands the intricacies of planning and designing multi -use facilities and will
collaborate with you to develop a unique solution to your projects that will be specific to the site
and context of Kalispell.
Reference contact information available through:
Chris Martison 1 406.721.5643 1 cmartison@ae.design
Shane Jacobs 1406.300.7528 1 sjacobs@ae.design
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financial capacity.
Bond, Compass, and Alchemy have a proven track record of successfully developing, financing, and
completing projects similar to the proposed mixed -use Eagles Lot Development. Our substantial
combined development success is demonstrated by the cumulative body of work represented in the
previous section. We are in communication with local banks who have expressed interest and are
aligned with an extremely capable capital group that is identified in the confidential envelope.
litigation
Montana Hotel Dev Partners and A&E Design hold a strong reputation for ethical business practices
and serving their partners and clients fairly and respectfully to achieve long-term relationships
and successful projects. None of the partners or team members have been involved in any active
litigation in the last three years.
26 1 3.C. FINANCIAL CAPACITY & 3.D. LITIGATION
Thank you for the opportunity to supply our documentation for the feasibility of the Eagles Lot
project. If you have any questions about the information provided, please don't hesitate to reach
out to us.
project budget
The contents of this section are provided for your reference in the enclosed confidential envelope.
operating pro forma
The contents of this section are provided for your reference in the enclosed confidential envelope.
completion ability
The partnership between Montana Dev Partners, LLC, and A&E Design pairs local knowledge and
talent with national expertise. Together, we are committed to enhancing efforts at a local level in
Kalispell using our collective specialized skills and knowledge. Our extensive references and proven
track record exemplify not only our quality work, but also our ability to complete projects within
any constraints. Our team has thoughtfully curated the proposed project schedule and pro forma
to adhere to the City of Kalispell's timeline. We are dedicated to delivering this project within
the City's expectations and will modify our strategy to align with the City's needs, even as they
potentially evolve. Please refer to Tab 2, section C for a detailed timeline.
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public benefits.
Construction of a parking structure, downtown apartments with workforce housing, and street -
level commercial space has tremendous short and long-term benefits for the Kalispell community.
From enhancing the sense of place in the downtown core to improving parking and city circulation,
propelling the local economy and creating jobs, these benefits are tangible and positively impact
the city's future while respecting its rich history.
Our design thoughtfully conveys the historical architecture and heritage ingrained in the downtown
Kalispell community. With careful attention to design integration within the surrounding context,
we celebrate the area's historical significance. However, we build upon that history to improve the
experience for locals and visitors alike.
We will also improve walkability and the visual impact on the sidewalk surrounding this building.
We will expertly infuse nature into the urban setting by adding trees and vegetation. Our design
expands sidewalks and creates a vibrant feel in downtown, sparking engagement between the
building, its users, and passersby.
Parking has been a longtime point of contention for visitors to downtown Kalispell. Our exhaustive
efforts identified the city -owned Eagles lot as the most viable location for a new parking structure.
We plan to provide ample spaces to accommodate demand without compromising safety or security.
Our plan alleviates the strain of the downtown parking situation by replacing the parking we are
displacing with the hotel project. We are also working with other financial parties that own a
substantial amount of surface parking downtown for a stake in the parking structure. This strategy
moves those cars to the structure and creates more on -street parking opportunities for others that
do business and play in our city center.
The financial implications of this project go beyond tax revenue. The local economy can only benefit
as travel and tourism increase in Kalispell due to the added attractions at the Charles Hotel. Our
project brings additional residents to the downtown core. Hotel guests, tourists, and our downtown
core residents will create a new vibrancy to the community. They will reserve rooms, shop in retail
spaces, and dine in downtown bars and restaurants. While they live and visit downtown, these
benefits will inevitably translate to other downtown and Flathead Valley businesses. Our apartment
residents will likely desire expanded business hours and community activities and seek outdoor
recreation, shopping, dining, and other opportunities to influence the Kalispell economy.
This development will not only impact the downtown core district but also transform the Kalispell
community. Giving local businesses a place for their employees to live is critical to area growth and
prosperity. Investing in infrastructure, parking, commercial space and downtown living creates a
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public benefits continued.
catalyst for future growth and improvement. Our project begins to reshape the downtown area,
making it an even more attractive destination for residents, visitors, and local businesses who are
already captivated by the allure of Northwest Montana's scenery and activities.
In addition to providing downtown housing, covered parking, and bolstering activity downtown, as
property owners and working with City of Kalispell staff, we understand that we'll be contributing
about $247,000 in annual taxes, which continues to bolster the TIF and contribute to great things
for our community
city assistance.
A project of this magnitude is a significant investment, and we have worked in advance of team
selection for this public RFP to secure financing from private investors and local banks. It would
be appreciated if the city would consider possibly offsetting impact fees for the parking garage
development by utilizing TIF funds. Additionally, considering how the hotel improvement at 3rd
and Main and the transfer of the land to private hands augments the downtown TIF district, the
potential to bond against future TIF monies to offset the cost impact of the parking structure
resolves a significant component of the financial puzzle. Hopefully, the City of Kalispell agrees
that there is a benefit to the public by expanding public parking infrastructure in addition to what
impact fees accomplish for our police, fire, water, storm, and sewer services.
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