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OCII details RFP for Transbay Blocks 2 East/2 West with up to 240-foot guidance
Summary
OCII presented an RFP for an affordable mixed-use project on Transbay Blocks 2 East/2 West that would include about 250 units, childcare and retail; staff said the RFP allows up to 240 feet in height guidance with design and shadow considerations.
OCII staff on June 16 described a Request for Proposals to develop an affordable mixed-use project on Transbay Blocks 2 East and 2 West that would include about 250 affordable rental units for families and seniors, a childcare facility, neighborhood-serving retail and public streetscape improvements.
Director Sasse said the RFP would be released in June with proposals due in September; staff expects to return to the commission by the end of the year for developer selection and in February for approval of an exclusive negotiation and pre-development loan agreement.
Planning staff explained current Transbay height limits are staggered: roughly 55 feet along Clementina Street for townhome-scale elements, 85 feet in mid portions, and about 165 feet at the highest portion along Folsom Street. The RFP guidance allows proposers to consider limited increases in height to improve feasibility; staffindicated guidance of up to 240 feet as an upper bound for constructability, but flagged potential shadow impacts to the planned Block 3 park and other community considerations.
Commissioners asked whether OCII would prioritize local providers or consider national teams; staff said the RFP will be advertised locally and open nationally, and will be posted to OCII's website and existing subscription lists for small-business enterprises and MOCD notifications. On the workforce and contracting action plan, Raymond Lee (contract compliance supervisor) said the required single point of responsibility can be an in-house staff person or a contracted consultant; many proposers use outside consultants to help implement the plan.
Staff also described that proposers should consider a wide range of income levels given COVID-related economic uncertainty and that final income targets will be determined during funding application review.
No action was taken on the RFP at the meeting; commissioners asked for follow-up materials and staff affirmed continued outreach through CACs and other channels.
