City of Zeeland #303 E. Main Avenue Redevelopment RFP

City of Zeeland Downtown Mixed-Use Redevelopment Opportunity at 303 E. Main Avenue

The City of Zeeland, Michigan, is seeking a qualified development partner for the redevelopment of its property at 303 E. Main Avenue, a key downtown location. - Government Buyer: - City of Zeeland, Michigan - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - City Marketing Director and Community Development Director as points of contact - Project Scope: - Demolition of the existing structure at 303 E. Main Avenue - Construction of a high-quality, multi-story (2-3 stories preferred, up to 45 feet) mixed-use building - Ground floor: retail, restaurant, or service uses - Upper floors: residential and/or office space - Mandatory inclusion of a 600 sq ft room for the City’s boiler system to support the downtown snowmelt system - Main Avenue-facing orientation and integration with the downtown fabric - Use of high-quality materials (brick, stone, glass) - Participation in downtown parking solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Alignment with the City’s Downtown Vision Plan and 'FEEL THE ZEEL' initiative - Emphasis on pedestrian-friendly design and architectural quality - Voluntary assemblage of adjacent parcels encouraged for larger redevelopment - City may offer local and state incentives (e.g., Brownfield TIF, potential liquor license eligibility) - Environmental site assessments completed; City will assist with site preparation and incentives - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a developer-led project - Place of Performance: - 303 E. Main Avenue, Zeeland, Michigan - City Hall at 21 S. Elm Street, Zeeland, MI 49464 (contracting office)

Description

The City of Zeeland is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of the City-owned property at 303 E. Main Avenue in downtown Zeeland, Michigan. The project involves demolishing the existing structure and constructing a high-quality, multi-story, mixed-use building with retail, restaurant, or service uses on the ground floor and residential or office space on upper floors. The development should align with the City's Downtown Vision Plan and emphasize pedestrian-friendly design and architectural quality. The City may offer local and state incentives and will collaborate with the selected developer to meet community expectations. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026.

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