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www.vacantstovalue.org
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410-396-4111
Email
V2V@baltimorecity.gov
Release Date
Friday, June 6, 2014
Proposal Submission
Deadline
Monday, September 15, 2014
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BUILDING VALUE:
Surplus Property
Issued by:
Department of Housing
& Community Development
Land Resources Division
Paul T. Graziano
Housing Commissioner
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor
Julia A. Day
Deputy Commissioner-Land Resources
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction, P. 3
1.1 Request for Proposals
1.2 Goals
1.3 Eligibility
1.4 Review Process
II. Application Contents, P. 6
2.1 Developer Capacity
2.2 Project Concept
2.3 Cost Estimate and Economic Feasibility
2.4 MBE/WBE Participation
III. Application Evaluation, P. 9
3.1 Applicant Capacity and Experience
3.2 Quality of Proposed Development Concept
3.3 Economic Feasibility
3.4 Opportunities for MBE/WBE Participation
Vacants to Value is Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blakes innovative and award winning blight elimination
initiative. While Baltimores vacant and abandoned building stock is often viewed as a problem, it is
also an opportunity. Redeveloping these properties can help raise property values, create community
amenities, increase local tax revenue, and attract new residents and businesses.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to identify qualifed developers, review proposals and award
specifc properties for redevelopment throughout Baltimore City. Proposals and applicants determined to
be qualifed will be eligible to negotiate with the City of Baltimore to purchase city-owned properties for
their specifc proposed uses.
Applicants can include individuals, not-for-proft organizations, for-proft organizations, or a partnership
between any of these entities. In addition, applicants will be asked to provide management, fnancial, and
community engagement plans, as well as other relevant information.
Please read this document thoroughly. If you have further questions, contact Teresa Stephens at
vacantstovalueinfo@baltimorecity.gov or 410-396-4111.
IV. Standards and Controls, P. 11
4.1 Site Conditions and Terms
4.2 Community Development Clusters
4.3 Easements
4.4 Community Participation
4.5 MBE/WBE Participation
4.6 Additional Applicant Responsibilities
4.7 Financing Assumptions
4.8 Exclusive Negotiating Privilege & Approval
4.9 Environmental Disclaimer
V. Administrative Information, P. 15
5.1 Issuance Information
5.2 Rights Reserved by DHCD
5.3 Compliance with the Law
VI. Required Forms, P. 16
6.1 Applicant Information
6.2 Applicant Disclosures
6.3 Certifcation Form
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I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Request for Proposals
The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is requesting proposals from parties
interested in purchasing any of the City-owned properties listed below. Both individuals and businesses
entities are invited to participate in this initiative to return these buildings to private and productive
ownership. These buildings will be sold in an as-is condition to respondents meeting the criteria
described in the Request for Proposal (RFP). All proposals must include an offered purchase price
for the property, as well as fnancing for the proposed purchase and construction, clearly explained
development plan and its relation to the neighborhoods master plan and a marketing strategy.
The ability to secure fnancing to satisfy the purchase price and rehabilitation is the sole responsibility of
the purchaser.
HCD will NOT guarantee any subsidies or fnancial incentives related to the sale, rehabilitation, or
redevelopment of these properties.
Pre-Submission Conference
o HCD will hold a pre-submission conference at Baltimore Housings Offce,
417 E. Fayette Street, 13
th
Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 2:30pm4:30pm. The purpose of the conference
is to answer any questions regarding the contents of the RFP. If special accommodations
are required to participate in the conference, please contact Teresa Stephens at least
two (2) business days in advance of the event . Attendance is strongly encouraged, but
not mandatory.

o You are encouraged to submit questions for the pre-submission conference in advance.
Questions may be sent via email to v2v@baltimorecity.gov or by facsimile to 410.396.1667.
Responses will be posted electronically by close of business on Thursday, June 26, 2014
on Baltimore Housings Vacants to Value website www.vacantstovalue.org

Inspection of Properties You are encouraged to attend an inspection of the property. During the
inspection you will be given the opportunity to review the property and its
rehabilitation/redevelopment needs.
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Applicant The organization or individual may partner with other entities, but takes responsibility for
truthfully and completely submitting this application and, if offered the award, adhering to all applicable
standards, conditions, and responsibilities. Only one entity may be considered the applicant for purposes
of this application, and this entity must remain consistent throughout all application materials and
documentation submitted.
1.2 Goals
The goals of the Request for Proposal: Surplus Sale include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. To achieve a high-quality development that complements neighboring homes and enhances the
surrounding community.
2. To incorporate a marketing plan and capitalize on the existing city and neighborhood.
3. To ensure that sound market understanding and fnancial development principles are applied.
4. To provide fnancial returns to the City including, but not limited to: tax revenues and sale revenues.
5. To create opportunities for Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise.
6. To implement the selected concept without City subsidy.
7. To serve as a catalyst to spur further private investment.
8. To encourage, where appropriate, residential redevelopment of existing vacant housing stock for
single family, homeownership occupancy.
9. To provide community and public space improvements and activities that enhance both the project
site and the community.
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1.3 Eligibility
Threshold criteria that an applicant MUST meet in order to be considered include the following items:
- No forfeitures or liens fled within the last three years with the exception of mechanics liens, in
which case the applicant must provide a list showing who fled judgment, the date of the fling, the
amount and the date the judgment was resolved.
- Any outstanding code violations on property(ies) owned by the applicant(s) should be identifed
along with an explanation of why the violation was received and the schedule for abatement.
An applicant may be rejected at any time during the application process if unabated Building Code
Violations are found, or if the applicant has a long record of receiving Violation Notices.
- No loans that have been defaulted on within the last fve (5) years.
- No declarations of bankruptcy within the last three (3) years.
- Legal entities must be in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
1.4 Review Process
HCD will screen applications to ensure that they meet the threshold criteria, as described above.
Applications meeting the threshold criteria will be reviewed by representatives from HCD, and other
team members as selected by the Land Resources Division of HCD, based on a set of ranked criteria
as described in Section III: Application Evaluation below. HCD may approve or deny applications at its
discretion. Applicants meeting the criteria will not necessarily be awarded properties through this initiative.
Applicants may be asked to make a presentation to a team of reviewers, and/or to submit follow-up
information.
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II. APPLICATION CONTENTS
Applications should provide a clear and concise description of the proposal and demonstrate the
applicants ability and capacity to complete the proposal. Applicants are required to submit the following
information in the format described below and in suffcient detail to enable the reviewers to give ample
consideration to the application. Applications must include, at a minimum, the information requested
below in its entirety and the forms listed in Section VII, and may also include any background or other
supporting information that the applicant feels necessary. Applications need not and should not be
elaborate or costly to prepare. They should, however, be prepared in a professional manner and in the
format described.
Completed applications shall be in the format described herein. Please submit one (1) original with
original signatures plus six (6) copies totaling seven (7) submissions of each application. In addition,
please include one electronic version on CD. All proposals must be delivered to the Land Resources
Division, Department of Housing and Community Development, Attention: Teresa Stephens, 417 East
Fayette Street, 10th Fl., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 by Monday, September 15, 2014 by 2pm Eastern
Standard Time. Proposals will be dated and time stamped upon submission and a receipt will be
provided.
All applications must have a table of contents and each section clearly labeled/tabbed. Failure to submit
the application in the manner described above may result in the application being rejected.
2.1 Developer Capacity
a. Provide a narrative statement describing the applicants relevant education and development
experience, as well as that of any major partners. Provide specifc information on projects that
are similar in scale and character to the proposed development, including the nature and dollar
value of each project, the project managers name and contact information from at least one
participating lending institution. If a partnership is planned, describe the nature of the partnership.
Suggested length is one page, maximum length is two pages.
b. Provide resumes for the project team, including, if applicable: architect, engineers of all appropriate
disciplines, contractor and/or construction manager, and marketing agent and property
management frm. Resumes should include a description of experience and
completed projects that the reviewers may visit.
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c. Respondents must provide suffcient fnancial information to establish the approximate net worth
and liquid assets available to the development team to complete the project. Provide supporting
documentation for the above fnancial information. Be advised that the analysis of this statement
will include a comparison of stated available assets and the estimated equity required or the
development. All fnancial information will be treated with the strictest confdence within the
agency.
d. Applicants that are companies or entities not publicly traded must submit accountant prepared
fnancial statements for the most recent fscal year.
e. Not-for-proft entities must provide a summary of funding sources and confrmation of their 501c(3)
designation
f. Complete the Owned Property Disclosure form (VI. 6.4). Include all properties owned or managed
by the development entity and any principal with at least a 10 percent interest in the development
entity.
2.2 Project Concept
a. Provide a cover letter signed by an offcer authorized to make a binding contractual commitment for
the frms or organizations on the development team.
b. Provide a completed Respondent Information form (See Section VI). List one reliable and easy-to-
reach contact for the development team.
c. Provide a detailed and clear concept of the proposed project indicating the scope of work, scale
and character of the project, incorporation and utilization of unique features, proposed purchase
price, and any and all conditions thereon.
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d. Provide a visual representation of the proposed development and provide schematic plans that
include typical foor plan(s) and elevations of front, side and rear views. Such visual representation
need not be elaborate or costly, but should offer HCD and the Review Panel a clear picture of the
proposed end result.
e. Provide a proposed project timeline for the design construction and occupancy periods.
f. Provide a description of the construction quality, green building techniques utilized, any energy
effciency gains produced, and the quality of the internal aesthetics. The design proposal
must meet or exceed the requirements of the RFP.
g. Provide a description of the marketing strategy for the proposed project.
h. All construction must be completed within twelve (12) months of settlement.
2.3 Cost Estimate and Economic Feasibility
a. Provide a narrative statement explaining the economic feasibility of the proposed development
and a rationale for the proposed projects market feasibility. The statement should clearly explain
the connection between the concept and the feasibility. A full market study is not required, but the
statement should demonstrate the respondents understanding of the larger market issues
and how the project will be successful within that context. If possible, provide supporting
documentation for the market assumptions.
b. Provide a development budget indicating the estimated costs of rehabilitation of the Site. This
budget should include the purchase price that will be offered to the City as well as the
estimated capital (i.e. infrastructure) and operating (i.e. labor, fees, etc.) and anticipated
revenues. Provide a Sources and Uses statement of the assumptions on which these
estimates are based, such as previous comparable projects or estimates provided by contractors.
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A commitment letter from a lending institution may be required. If the project anticipates
such sources of funding as foundation grants, corporate gifts or governmental program funds,
provide a summary of the source funds that includes a timetable of when applications are available
and when awards are made. In addition, describe the applicability of the project to the goals of the
funding source. Please note that Baltimore City is not likely to provide cash subsidies.

c. Provide a project timeline. Be sure to indicate any revisions to existing governing regulations for the
Site, such as zoning, that would be required to carry out the proposed development. Please include
the time required to seek such amendments in the design portion of the timeline.
2.3 MBE/WBE Participation
a. Indicate the minority- and-women-owned business participation in the proposed site development,
if applicable.
b. Provide a list of minority-and-women-owned businesses, consultants, fnancial institutions, and
employees who will be asked to participate in this work, if applicable.
c. Indicate any additional steps that will be taken to maximize minority and women participation in the
development and operations of the development site.
III. Application Evaluation
Listed below are the criteria upon which the application will be evaluated.
3.1 Applicant Capacity and Experience - 25 points
a. The applicant has a satisfactory record of past performance as demonstrated by their experience in
planning, fnancing, development, marketing, and managing projects, similar in size and scope to
the proposed site.
b. The applicant has suffcient education and/or experience in real estate development to develop and
manage a successful redeveloped site, and/or has a strong partnership with an entity that does.
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c. The applicant has a track record of successful relations with government entities and/or community
members.
d. The applicant has the ability to obtain and maintain suffcient fnancial resources to successfully
start, manage and complete the proposed development in the allotted time.

3.2 Quality of Development Concept - 25 points
a. Meeting or exceeding the requirements of the application.
b. Quality of business/management plan proposed.
c. Contributions to the economic, social, physical and environmental well-being of the City and its
residents.
3.3 Economic Feasibility - 25 points
a. Development is economically sound and based on an established model which is supported by
market assumptions.
b. Ability to leverage funds from a variety of sources.
3.4 Benefts to the City -15 points
a. Direct fnancial benefts to the City of Baltimore that include but are not limited to: payment for
purchase of site, tax revenues and fnancial impacts. Proposals that limit the costs and subsidies
from the City will be viewed more favorably.
b. Contributions to the economic growth of the City that include but are not limited to: increased jobs
for City residents; meeting the demand for quality housing; and, other positive contributions to
long-term economic growth of the City.
3.5 Opportunities for MBE/WBE Participation -10 points
a. Demonstration of MBE and WBE participation in the project.
b. Applications that have signifcant MBE and WBE participation will be viewed more favorably.
c. An application that has an MBE or WBE as an equity partner will receive additional favorable
consideration.
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IV. STANDARDS AND CONTROLS
4.1 Site Conditions and Terms
a. It is the intention of HCD to award properties to an applicant. However, HCD reserves
the right to require further documentation or training before doing so, and to discontinue
negotiations with any qualifed applicant at any time.
b. Sites are offered in as is condition:
i. Any site may contain environmental hazards. Neither City of Baltimore nor HCD makes
any representation, guaranty, or warranty concerning any of the sites conditions, including
the possible presence of hazardous materials. HCD and the City of Baltimore will not bear
any responsibility for or expense in the removal or treatment of asbestos, lead, or other
hazardous materials. The selected applicant(s) shall indemnify and hold the City and
HCD harmless from claims or damages arising out of or in connection with the presence of
or removal of such materials.
4.2 Community Development Cluster
If the advertised properties are located on a block that includes privately owned vacant buildings in
addition to the City owned properties included in the offered bundle, the entire block will be considered a
Vacants to Value Community Development Cluster.
The Community Development Cluster works as follows:
a. The advertised city-owned vacant properties within the borders of the cluster will be conveyed to
the selected applicant;
b. DHCDs Code Enforcement Division will fle receivership cases on any privately-owned vacant
buildings within the borders of the cluster. The receivership process compels the owners of
these vacants to sell or rehab their properties within a designated time period. If they do not,
the properties are auctioned. The selected applicant is expected to participate at the auction.
All bidders at the public auction must be pre-qualifed to participate.
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4.3 Easements
Properties included in the advertisement may be subject to historic or utility easements. Terms of any
easement may be subject to negotiations.
4.4 Community Participation
It is the goal of HCD that any new development ventures in the City of Baltimore, whether for-proft or
non-proft, integrate well with the communities around them. Applicants are encouraged to meet with
local community members to discuss the site management strategy and address community concerns or
questions.

HCD requires formal community participation in the development and governance of its real estate
investments to ensure long-term accountability. This participation is not expected to be fduciary in
nature and is expected to be inclusionary. Once the project is underway, HCD will continue to require
regular communication with residents, neighborhood organizations, elected offcials and other government
agencies during the planning, construction and, if appropriate, the operation of the project. Respondents
are discouraged from directly contacting the community during the selection process.

4.5 MBE/WBE Participation
It is the policy of the City that minority and women-owned business enterprises should have maximum
opportunity to participate in any and all components of the redeveloped site, including, but not limited
to ownership, fnancing, design, construction, management, operations, and employment after site is
operational.
This project is subject to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of the Baltimore City Code requiring MBE and WBE participation.
The Citys Minority and Womens Business Opportunity Offce (MWBOO) is designated to monitor
MBE and WBE participation on this project. Developer shall comply with the rules and regulations of the
MWBOO in meeting the MBE and WBE requirements.
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For more details on meeting MBE and WBE requirements or for information regarding enterprises
certifed by the City, visit http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov//mwboo, or contact:
Mr. Thomas Corey
Equal Opportunity Compliance Offce
City Law Department
Baltimore City Hall
100 North Holliday Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410) 396-4355
EMPLOY BALTIMORE
Employ Baltimore is designed to create opportunities that receive municipal contracts to access qualifed
City residents to meet their workforce needs. The initiative will also ensure that City dollars contribute
to the local economy and improve the lives of employable Baltimoreans. All vendors responding to this
solicitation shall complete the Certifcation Statement that is included as an attachment of this RFP. The
selected contractor must contact the Mayors Offce of Employment Development (OED) within two
(2) weeks of receiving the award and shall be expected to comply with the reporting requirements. For
additional information, please contact OED (443) 984-3014.
4.6 Additional Applicant Responsibilities
a. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining, at its sole cost, all permits, standard regulatory
approvals, as well as any required engineering and applicable environmental studies.
b. All acquisition costs shall be borne by the applicant including but not limited to, ordering of lien
sheets, any applicable recordation taxes, or other charges.
c. Any costs of appraisals, surveys, legal descriptions and any other typical development soft costs
shall be borne by the applicant.
* Applicants may be asked to respond to follow-up questions from HCD or the review panel.
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4.7 Financing Assumptions
HCD anticipates conveying each properties at a price determined in accordance with the Citys appraisal
policy. HCD will obtain an appraisal for any property with a projected value, greater than $20,000. The
selected applicant is expected to obtain private construction and permanent fnancing. Requests for City
fnancing and subsidy are strongly discouraged unless the request is part of a proposal to provide 15
percent of the rental units for non-elderly persons with disabilities.
4.8 Exclusive Negotiating Privilege and Approval
Upon selection, HCD may issue an Exclusive Negotiating Priviledge (ENP) for a period of thirty (30) days
to the selected applicant setting out specifc requirements and deadlines for fulflling the requirements of
the applications. The selected applicant will have seven days in which to return the signed ENP Qualifed
applicants will have the opportunity to negotiate with HCD for the vacant building or city-owned land.
Decisions regarding award of the site and terms of award are at the discretion of HCD. The fnal award of
any property is subject to the approval of the Citys Board of Estimates.
4.9 Environmental Disclaimer

The Department of Housing and Community Development for Baltimore City (DHCD) does not warrant
any of the properties described or mentioned on this request for proposal, and do not warrant that any
such properties shall be free from defects of any kind. Any mention or comments about the properties
on the website or any marketing materials are merely the opinion of the DHCD and are not intended, and
may not be relied upon as an endorsement or warranty of any kind, express or implied, concerning such
properties.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DHCD, ITS AGENTS, OFFICERS, MEMBERS OR EMPLOYEES,
OR ANY THIRD PARTIES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY REPRESENTATION, THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE
THE INFORMATION, OR MATERIAL CONTAINED, WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
AND WHETHER THE DHCD IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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V. Administrative Information
5.1 Issuance Information
a. This application deadline is Monday, September 15, 2014 and applications may be submitted
at any time to teresa.stephens@baltimorecity.gov. All proposals must be delivered with the
accompanying cashiers check or money order for Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250*) made payable
to the Director of Finance to:
Baltimore Housings Land Resources Division,
ATTN: Teresa Stephens
417 E. Fayette St., 10th foor
Baltimore, MD 21202
*Each property requires a separate application. Each application is $250.
b. The City of Baltimore shall not be responsible for, nor in fact will pay, any cost incurred by any
applicant in preparing and submitting an application or requested supplemental information.
5.2 Rights Reserved by HCD
HCD reserves the right to:
Accept or reject any and all applications, at its sole discretion, to waive minor irregularities, and
to conduct discussions with all responsible applicants, in any manner necessary, to serve the best
interest of the City of Baltimore.
Request additional information from any or all applicants if necessary to clarify statements or data
contained in the proposals.
Reject any proposal as a result of misrepresentation of any information contained in
the proposal.
The Housing Commissioner makes the fnal decision regarding the award of the project and thereby retains the
right to accept, reject or revise all recommendations. Additional information may be requested from the staff or
any or all respondents.
5.3 Compliance with the Law
By submitting an application, applicants agree to comply with all Federal, State, and City laws, rules, and
regulations, and ordinances applicable to their activities and obligations if awarded a lease.
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VI. Required Forms
All forms below must be included with the applicants application along with all information requested in
Section II.
6.1 Applicant Information Form
Please fll out this form for the primary applicant, whether an organization or individual. This information will
be used by HCD to communicate with applicants about the status of their application.
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Applicant Name:

Type (check one, if applicable):
For-profit entity Non-profit entity
Legal Address Line 1:


Legal Address Line 2:


City:

State:


Zip Code:

Email:


Phone 1:

Phone 2:


Fax number:

Website:


Year of birth or establishment:


SSN or Tax ID #:


If applicant is a non-profit entity, and is registered with the IRS, what designation was provided (i.e. 501c3,
501c4, etc.)?


Does the applicant have a parent company? Yes No If yes, provide an additional copy of this form with
information about the parent company.
Is the applicant part of a joint venture? Yes No If yes, provide an additional copy or copies of this
form with information about the partners in the venture.











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6.2 Applicant Disclosures
a. Please identify any business entity or organization in which the applicant is, or was formerly, a
principal partner, managing member, or otherwise owned or controlled more than 50% of
the shares or assets of such entity/organization.
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Business Entity Name Applicants Role or Position (i.e. Architect, Engineer,
General Contractor, Marketing Agent, Legal, etc.)







b. Is the company Minority Owned? Yes No
If yes, name of Certification Agency:
Certification No:
Term Start Date: Term End Date:

c. Is the company Woman Owned? Yes No
If yes, name of Certification Agency:
Certification No:
Term Start Date: Term End Date:
d. If the answer to any of the questions below is yes, please provide a full explanation including as appropriate for
each case (1) date, (2) charge, (3) place, (4) court, (5) action taken and (6) current disposition. Attach
documentation, as necessary.
Please check yes or no to each of the following as regards the applicant.
1. Party in a pending lawsuit. Yes No
2. Conviction or pending case for fraud, bribery or grand larceny. Yes No
3. Conviction or pending case for arson. Yes No
4. Indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past 10 years. Yes No
5. Adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or involuntary, within the past 10 years. Yes No
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Business Entity Name Applicants Role or Position (i.e. Architect, Engineer,
General Contractor, Marketing Agent, Legal, etc.)







b. Is the company Minority Owned? Yes No
If yes, name of Certification Agency:
Certification No:
Term Start Date: Term End Date:

c. Is the company Woman Owned? Yes No
If yes, name of Certification Agency:
Certification No:
Term Start Date: Term End Date:
d. If the answer to any of the questions below is yes, please provide a full explanation including as appropriate for
each case (1) date, (2) charge, (3) place, (4) court, (5) action taken and (6) current disposition. Attach
documentation, as necessary.
Please check yes or no to each of the following as regards the applicant.
1. Party in a pending lawsuit. Yes No
2. Conviction or pending case for fraud, bribery or grand larceny. Yes No
3. Conviction or pending case for arson. Yes No
4. Indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past 10 years. Yes No
5. Adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or involuntary, within the past 10 years. Yes No
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Please check yes or no to each of the following as regards the applicant.
1. Party in a pending lawsuit. Yes No
2. Conviction or pending case for fraud, bribery or grand larceny. Yes No
3. Conviction or pending case for arson. Yes No
4. Indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past 10 years. Yes No
5. Adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or involuntary, within the past 10 years. Yes No
6. Unpaid delinquent taxes, municipal liens, and/or outstanding judgments. Yes No
7. Declared in default of a loan or failed to complete a development project. Yes No
8. Failed to complete or currently in violation of a Land Disposition Agreement or other agreement involving the
City of Baltimore. Yes No
9. Own a property which currently has a Vacant House Notice or other housing code violation in Baltimore
City or elsewhere. Yes No
10 Failed to obtain required building permit for work performed. Yes No
11 Failed to register a currently owned, non-owner occupied dwelling unit in Baltimore City as required by
Baltimore City Code Art. 13 4. Yes No
12. Failed to comply with inspection and/or registration requirements under the Maryland Lead Law. (Maryland
Code: Environment 6-801 - 6-852; Article 48A 734-737; Real Property 8 - 208.2) Yes No

Applicant Development Information
Proposed Use: (Please briefly describe your intended use for this development site)

Development Timeline: (Please briefly share your estimated development timeline for completion of this project)
Acquisition Cost: (Sale price offered for this property)


Estimated Development Costs: (Rehab costs for the
redevelopment of this property)
Sources & Uses: (Please attach the budget details for
private and public debt, equity and financial assets.)
Estimated Resale or Rental Details: (Please attached
annual revenue, income and rental expenses and/or
estimated sales price.)
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Please check yes or no to each of the following as regards the applicant.
1. Party in a pending lawsuit. Yes No
2. Conviction or pending case for fraud, bribery or grand larceny. Yes No
3. Conviction or pending case for arson. Yes No
4. Indicted for or convicted of any felony within the past 10 years. Yes No
5. Adjudged bankrupt, either voluntary or involuntary, within the past 10 years. Yes No
6. Unpaid delinquent taxes, municipal liens, and/or outstanding judgments. Yes No
7. Declared in default of a loan or failed to complete a development project. Yes No
8. Failed to complete or currently in violation of a Land Disposition Agreement or other agreement involving the
City of Baltimore. Yes No
9. Own a property which currently has a Vacant House Notice or other housing code violation in Baltimore
City or elsewhere. Yes No
10 Failed to obtain required building permit for work performed. Yes No
11 Failed to register a currently owned, non-owner occupied dwelling unit in Baltimore City as required by
Baltimore City Code Art. 13 4. Yes No
12. Failed to comply with inspection and/or registration requirements under the Maryland Lead Law. (Maryland
Code: Environment 6-801 - 6-852; Article 48A 734-737; Real Property 8 - 208.2) Yes No

Applicant Development Information
Proposed Use: (Please briefly describe your intended use for this development site)

Development Timeline: (Please briefly share your estimated development timeline for completion of this project)
Acquisition Cost: (Sale price offered for this property)


Estimated Development Costs: (Rehab costs for the
redevelopment of this property)
Sources & Uses: (Please attach the budget details for
private and public debt, equity and financial assets.)
Estimated Resale or Rental Details: (Please attached
annual revenue, income and rental expenses and/or
estimated sales price.)
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6.3 Certifcation Form
If the applicant is part of a joint venture, please submit an additional copy or copies of this form on behalf
of the partner entity or entities.
I, , am the applicant, or am an offcer authorized to make a binding contractual
commitment for the applicant. I have received, read and understand the provisions of this application. I
acknowledge that failure to disclose a material fact or to misrepresent a fact can result in disqualifcation
of the application from further consideration. I certify that all information contained in this application,
including but not limited to the disclosure information above, is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I understand that by signing this form in conjunction with submitting an application,
the City may, at its choosing, conduct a check with credit verifcation or similar agencies. I understand
that the City is not obligated to pay, nor will it in fact pay, any costs or losses incurred by the applicant at
any time, including, but not limited to, the cost of: (1) any prior actions by the applicant order to respond
to the RFQ, and/or (2) any future actions by applicant in connection with any negotiations between the
applicant and the City of Baltimore, including, but not limited to, actions to comply with requirements
of the Department of Planning, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the City of
Baltimore, or any applicable laws.
I agree that I will not enter into, execute or be a party to any Covenant, Agreement, Lease, Deed,
Assignment or Conveyance, or any other written instrument which restricts the sale, lease, use or
occupancy of the property or any part thereof, upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender
identifcation, sexual orientation, or national origin and will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws,
in effect from time to time, prohibiting discrimination or segregation and will not discriminate by reason of
race, color, religion, sex, gender identifcation, sexual orientation, or national origin in the sale, lease, use,
or occupancy of the property.
Signature: Date: