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<br />Proposal Evaluation and Selection <br />Evaluation of complete responses to this RDI will be conducted in a systematic manner that will include, but <br />not be limited to, the following criteria: <br />I. Site and Project Program. Proposed commercial or industrial components, square footages. Creative <br />and efficient design. Preservation of existing natural features. <br />II. Racial Equity and Inclusion. How the proposed development aligns with Ramsey County’s Equitable <br />Development Framework strategies. <br />III. Regulatory feasibility. Alignment with the TCAAP Regulating Code and City of Arden Hills <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br />IV. Economic Impact: Proposed property purchase price, estimated taxable market value of completed <br />project, hiring of women, racially and ethnically diverse and/or veteran-owned contractors and <br />workers, and project’s overall employment potential. <br />V. Development Team: Overall experience of company and project principals with similar projects and <br />the type of development proposed; financial and team member capacity to implement proposal; <br />previous experience of development team working together. <br /> <br />County Terms and Conditions <br />Solicitation addenda and additional information <br />Changes, additions, alterations, corrections or revisions to the RDI will be made in writing via an addendum. <br />Addenda will be posted to DemandStar and the Rice Creek Commons webpage and sent by email to those who <br />provide contact information to the RDI contact, RealEstate@ramseycounty.us. The County reserves the right to <br />request any additional information at any stage of the process. The County intends to conduct interviews with any <br />or all responders at its discretion. The County is not responsible for any costs incurred by the responder in <br />preparing for or participating in the proposal, an interview, site visit or other activities related to the RDI. <br /> <br />Additional due diligence <br />It is the prerogative of Ramsey County to continue to do due diligence as needed during the RDI solicitation period <br />to inform future direction for this property. <br /> <br />Collusion <br />Responders shall not enter into an agreement, participate in any collusion, or otherwise take any action in restraint <br />of free competition in connection with this solicitation or any contract which may result, including actions involving <br />other responders, competitors, County employees, or County Commissioners. Evidence of such activity will result in <br />rejection of the proposal. <br />Negotiation <br />Upon selection of preferred buyer(s), the County will negotiate development and purchase agreement(s) with the <br />selected respondent(s). <br /> <br />The resulting agreements and final design will include those terms and the salient features that the parties agree <br />are appropriate to achieve the development objectives articulated and referred to in this solicitation document, <br />including the County’s objectives for the sale of the land and the terms and conditions required or deemed <br />appropriate as matters of County policy or relevant law, including those relating to data practices, audit, equal <br />opportunity, and other matters. The selection will not be final until the appropriate agreement(s) are executed by <br />the parties. The County is not obligated to proceed to enter into a contract as a result of this solicitation and the <br />selection of respondent(s) for the purpose of entry into negotiations does not obligate the County, or the <br />respondent(s) to enter into a binding agreement.