Village of Hoffman Estates Request for Proposals

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1 Village of Hoffman Estates Request for Proposals The Bergman Farmhouse Northwest Corner of Algonquin & Ela Roads Issue Date: September 28, 2015 The Village of Hoffman Estates is accepting proposals for the rehabilitation and preservation of the Bergman Farmhouse located at the northwest corner of Algonquin Road and Ela Road. Interested Parties are encouraged to submit proposals to take ownership of, restore, and preserve this house as one of the few remaining examples of historic farmhouse architecture left in an area that was once heavily devoted to farming. An acceptable proposal will include, among other items, a descriptive plan and timeline for the rehabilitation, intended use for the house, relevant past experience, and a descriptive financial plan for completing the renovations (without reliance upon Village funds). Response Deadline: March 31, 2016 Project Website: Primary Village Contact: Peter Gugliotta, Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement planning@hoffmanestates.org Phone: (847)

2 Page 2 Background The farmhouse was constructed by the Bergman family ca and it remained owned and occupied by that family until the adjacent farm property and house were sold to a developer in Until the recent sale occurred, a member of the Bergman family continued to live in the house and farm the property. This house has long-served as a local reminder of area s farming history. As part of the review process for the 38-acre Bergman Pointe Subdivision being constructed by M/I Homes on the adjacent farmland, a formal historic resource assessment was completed by Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC to document the historic value of this house. The report identifies the house as having a Foursquare architectural design, with both Victorian era and Arts & Crafts detailing that is largely intact. The report highlights the fact that there have been almost no changes to the structure that compromise the integrity of the original house design since it was originally constructed. The historic resource assessment indicates that this house is a strong candidate for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Such designation would provide an opportunity for a property tax freeze or tax credits, depending on the use. The consultant report has already laid the groundwork for pursuing the National Register listing and the Village would participate in the application process. Currently the house is being retained by M/I Homes on an interim basis while a decision is made by the Village about the future of the structure. Executive Summary The Village of Hoffman Estates is issuing an RFP to identify an appropriate party to accept ownership and preserve the farmhouse. The ideal proposal would include a plan to restore the farmhouse to a usable condition, with an emphasis on rehabilitating the exterior to retain the historic farmhouse appearance. Interior preservation work would be a benefit, but is secondary to the exterior. Demonstrating appropriate project experience and the financial wherewithal to successfully undertake this type of project will be key, as will a clear vison for the future use of the house. The proposed timeframe for completion of the primary restoration work will be considered. Any use (including residential or non-residential) will be considered and evaluated based on its appropriateness for this house and site location. Complete responses shall include all items in the Proposal Requirements section of this document. Paramount to the Village s evaluation will be the descriptive plan for the renovation and use of the house, experience with similar projects, a project completion timeline, and demonstration of the financial wherewithal to undertake the proposed project. For more information, visit the project website:

3 Page 3 Site Information Site Address: Location: Zoning: Access: Parcel: Water: 2150 West Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois (this address will be changed at the conclusion of this process to conform to current Village grid system) North side of Algonquin Road, west of Ela Road R-3 One-Family Residential (subject to possible change dependent on planned use). Driveway from Algonquin Road (Illinois Dept. of Transportation jurisdiction) Triangular shape, 16,923 square feet in area with approximately 220 feet of road frontage (Outlot B in Bergman Pointe Subdivision Plat Unit 1) The adjacent homebuilder (M/I Homes) will extend a water service to the building (planned to connect on the south side of the house). Sanitary Sewer: The adjacent homebuilder (M/I Homes) will extend a sanitary sewer service to the building (planned to connect on the north side of the house). Adjacent Land Uses: To the north and west is the Bergman Pointe single family detached subdivision (under construction by M/I Homes) with minimum lot sizes of 9,250 square feet. To the east will be a neighborhood park site to be owned and maintained by the Hoffman Estates Park District (yet to be constructed). To the south across Algonquin Road is the Cook County Forest Preserve. Code Requirements: Remodeling work will be governed by Hoffman Estates building codes and permitting requirements. Any non-residential use will require compliance with appropriate accessibility laws and shall include a plan for accommodations and an estimate of any necessary off-street parking. Review Process and Timeline Public release date for RFP: September 28, 2015 Proposal Submittal Deadline: March 31, 2016 Completion of Proposal Review and presentation to Village Board Committee: April 2016 During the proposal review period, the Village may require interviews or additional information from any applicant. The Village reserves the right to accept any of the submitted proposals or to reject them all. In the event the Village determines a proposal is appropriate, the applicant will be contacted to schedule a meeting to discuss how to proceed.

4 Page 4 Proposal Requirements Interested parties must submit the following documents: Cover Letter Narrative describing project and identifying the intended future use for the house Applicant Information, including full mail/phone/ contact information for the primary contact Relevant Project Experience Descriptive plan for rehabilitation of the farmhouse exterior in a historically appropriate manner to restore and retain the original appearance of the structure Descriptive plan for rehabilitation of the farmhouse interior to address building deficiencies and upgrades to current code requirements, as appropriate Descriptive financial plan for rehabilitation work, including intended source of funds. (Note that the plan should not rely upon Village funds) Timeline for primary rehabilitation from start of construction to occupancy Additional Available Information A number of resources are available to assist in the preparation of an RFP response. The following information can be obtained by visiting the project website at Historic Resource Assessment prepared by Benjamin Historic Certifications, LLC Existing Conditions Report & Estimated Repair Costs - prepared by Paul R. Orzeske, Architects, Ltd. August 3, 2015 Planning, Building and Zoning Committee agenda item Site Plan for farmhouse parcel and adjacent Bergman Pointe Subdivision layout plan Current and historic photos of the interior and exterior of the house Other information that becomes available will also be posted on this website There will be an opportunity scheduled for serious applicants to visit the exterior and interior of the farmhouse sometime in early October. The exact date and time are still being finalized. If you are interested, you will need to contact the Village to register for this visit. Additional information will be posted on the project website as soon as it is available. Submission Deadline Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 31, Submittal can be made by dropping off a copy at the Village Hall front counter (attention Peter Gugliotta), via to: Planning@hoffmanestates.org, or by mail to: Peter Gugliotta, Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Village of Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

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6 Page 6 Dining Room Interior Interior Door Front Parlor View into Dining Room

7 Page 7 Second Floor Kitchen Attic/Roof Interior

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