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THE KINGSLEY DDA
The Kingsley DDA serves Kingsley, a rural village in Paradise Township, Grand Traverse County, in the state of Michigan. With a population of around 1,500, Kingsley has an excellent school system, diverse businesses, and a convenient central northern Michigan location; all with that quintessential hometown feel.
This website provides more information about Kingsley with the help of the Kingsley Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – POSTED JUNE 14, 2024
Project Management Services RFP — As Advertised
Bidder: The Village of Kingsley will receive sealed bids in the Office of the Village Manager, 207 S. Brownson Avenue, P.O. Box 208, Kingsley, MI 49649, until July 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM for the following:
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Planning, Engagement, Marketing, and Development Activities to Advance Brownfield Eligible Properties in Downtown Kingsley
If the specifications are obtained from the Village of Kingsley’s Downtown Development Authority’s website link at https://kingsleydda.com/#/, it is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to check the website for updates and addenda prior to the bid being submitted.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and to accept the bids either on an entire or individual basis that is in the best interest of the DDA. The DDA accepts no responsibility for any expense incurred by the Bidder in the preparation and presentation of a bid. Such expenses shall be borne exclusively by the Bidder. Only the successful Bidder will be notified.
You must indicate on the outside of the sealed envelope that the bid is for the “RFP – Project Management Services”. You must submit TWO (2) Sealed Copies of the bid to the Village Manager’s Office prior to the above indicated time and date or the bid will not be accepted with a digital copy.
Please note that if you have previously submitted an informal quote, you will still need to submit a sealed bid prior to the date and time specified above in order to be considered. Please ensure that all requirements listed in the specifications are met. The DDA has enlisted the cooperative assistance of the Village of Kingsley for RFP management. If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Aldrich, Village Manager, at 231-263-7778 or kvmanager@villageofkingsley.com before the bid is submitted.
PLEASE SUBMIT BID TO: Kaitlyn Aldrich, Village Manager
207 S. Brownson Avenue
P.O. Box 208
Kingsley, MI 49649
ABOUT
What is a DDA
By definition, a downtown development authority (DDA) is a type of tax increment finance (TIF) authority available to a city, village, or township. Typically, a DDA captures the growth in tax revenue within a designated development area for use in financing various public improvements within the designated area.
Where is the Kingsley DDA district?
The DDA District roughly includes the industrial park and business corridor on M-113 as well as Brownson Ave.
What does the DDA do?
Since its founding in 2003, the DDA has accomplished many things as an organization, often in partnership with other local groups:
• Actively works to attract new business to town
• Removed and redirected power poles along M-113 to make the downtown more attractive, charming and safe
• Led and financed streetscape project on Brownson Avenue, including light fixtures and light poles, roads, curbs and sidewalks
• Purchased and maintained an ongoing banner program for downtown to help promote local events
• Participated in turning the KMP building into The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center
• Instrumental in establishing the Kingsley Industrial Park
• Took the lead to contact MDOT for approval to start the process of adding the four-way stop to the main intersection, reducing accidents and commute wait times
• Worked to beautify our downtown with planters, benches and more
• Purchased and Installed the fly-fishing mural at the main intersection in Kingsley
• Provided electrical upgrades and improvements to Brownson Park to allow food trucks and other vendors
• Accelerated our bond payments to pay off debt early and save taxpayer money
• Hosted a visioning session to lay the groundwork for future Kingsley growth
• Assisted with improvements to Veteran’s Memorial Park
• Involved in the purchase and demolition of Kingsley Cooperative buildings
• Supported securing the site for the new library building
And more!
Other Municipal Links:
The DDA presented Night Out in Kingsley during the summers of 2021 and 2022. These events were created to help breathe new life into the Kingsley Farmers Market and to help the community gather in a safe outdoor space.
The events were hugely successful, creating fun-filled, family-friendly events that brought together local businesses, the Kingsley Market, food, entertainment, classic cars and more.
