Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · CITY OF BELLEVILLE
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The City of Belleville seeks proposals for lease or purchase of a large commercial space at 458 Main St to support downtown development. Proposals must include business plans, job creation, and financial evidence. Submission deadline is July 15, 2026.
The Belleville, MI DDA is seeking proposals for the lease or purchase of the commercial space located at 458 Main St. Situated in the heart of the Downtown District, this property serves as a vital anchor for the historic central business district. The DDA’s objective is to secure a tenant—such as a restaurant, retailer, or other high-traffic business—that will drive customer engagement and support further development in the area. The project is designed to benefit area residents, local employees, and patrons of surrounding Main Street businesses. This lease is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2026 for a rate of $18-24/sq ft, commensurate with other similar commercial properties in the area. The exact monthly rental amount will be negotiated based on factors including the nature of the business, job creation, capital investments, and expected community impact. The entire building measures approximately 7,700 sq ft, containing one large commercial space (estimated at 5,400sq ft) and three smaller commercial units ( estimated at 750, 750, and 800 sq ft respectively) which are currently rented. The lease option pertains to solely the single large commercial space. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2635359.C16943576 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/08/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Please submit six (6) unbound copies of your proposal in a sealed envelope marked "458 Main St Commercial Lease Proposal". Proposals must use 12-point font and be double-spaced. Note: The Belleville, MI DDA reserves the right to postpone the deadline, reject any or all proposals, and waive minor informalities in the best interest of the community. Completed submissions must be received by July15th at 4:00PM at the Belleville City Hall, City Manager’s office, 330 Charles Street, Belleville, MI 48111 In order for a proposal to receive consideration, it must include the following: Cover Letter: Identifying the applicant and contact information. Project Proposal: Specifying whether your business seeks a purchase or lease option, and include a summary of how the business will complement existing downtown commercial activity. Please provide a detailed Business Plan (marketing, operations, maintenance, and financial management). Job Creation: Identification of expected full-time and part-time positions. Personnel: Resumes of the lead team members (1-page maximum each). Phasing Plan: An anticipated project completion timeline. Any Special Requests: What support is being requested by the DDA or City of Belleville? Development Contract: City seeks specific terms of development. Applicant Questionnaire & References: Completed forms as required. Financial Evidence: Two years of tax returns, proof of financing, and a bank reference **Owner Organization**: City of Belleville **Reference Number**: 0000427612 **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 06/19/2026 10:00 AM EDT | Location: 458 Main Street | Event Note: A prebid inspection will be scheduled for June 19, 2026 at 10:00AM for potential submitters to walk through the property.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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