Harley Clarke Mansion RFI

Harley Clarke Mansion RFI

The City of Evanston is seeking proposals from interested parties for the purpose of purchasing or leasing the buildings known as the Harley Clarke Mansion located at 2603 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois.

Harley Clarke Mansion RFI
Evanston Art Center Drawings
Coach House Drawings
Written Inquiry Responses - 6/12/12
Harley Clarke RFP Transmittal Memo
Harley Clarke RFP (Aug 2012)
Harley Clarke Mansion RFP Responses FINAL (9-17-12)
Evanston Arts Center Code Conditions Assessment Report
Harley Clarke Mansion RFP Responses (10-16-12)
State Fire Marshall Removal Record
Illinois EPA Record
UST-2603 Sheridan Rd
Mansion document-UST Removal
Mansion Proposal Due Date Extension
 

DSC_0262.JPGThe site contains an approximate 20,275 square foot (including conservatory) three story brick structure plus a basement with a 4,383 square foot coach house (including the greenhouse) with two apartments and a 3 car garage. The total square footage of the site is 37,700 square feet.

The City of Evanston is soliciting proposals that contemplate the purchase of the buildings and land occupied by the buildings; the purchase of the buildings only; or the long term lease of the buildings.

The intent of this Request for Interest is to identify a qualified purchaser or lessee to renovate and use the existing structures. The selected purchaser or lessee must have the necessary financial capabilities to complete this project. Potential respondents are encouraged to submit information about the individual or organization interested in the property. For this site, the City envisions a number of potential uses that include but are not limited to residential, office, educational, institutional, hotel or bed and breakfast site. The objective is to attract a user that builds upon the inherent strengths of the site while maintaining the historic character of the surrounding existing uses.

If an interested party is selected to lease the building(s), it is the expectation of the City that the lessee would enter into a long term lease and would be required to invest in a substantial renovation of the property as part of the lease agreement.

Located in the northeast corner of Evanston, this historic English Tudor mansion was purchased by the City of Evanston in 1965 as part of the development of the Lighthouse Landing Park. The building was purchased from the Sigma Chi National Fraternity which used it as its headquarters from 1951-1965. Prior to that date, the home was a private residence.

Today the building is the home of the Evanston Arts Center. The City and the Arts Center Board of Directors are working jointly on relocating the Center to other space in Evanston. It is anticipated that this relocation will occur during 2013.

For further information and/or submission of the Statement of Interest please contact:

City of Evanston
City Manager’s Office
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-2936
Attention: Wally Bobkiewicz
Harley Clarke Mansion – RFI

For general questions, please contact: Wally Bobkiewicz at wbobkiewicz@cityofevanston.org.

Timeframe for RFP Process:

ACTIVITY DATE
Request for Proposal Distribution August 15, 2012
Optional Walk Through of Property August 29, 2012
Deadline for Submission of Written Questions September 10, 2012
Response to Written Questions September 17, 2012
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals November 1, 2012