In January of 2022, the Lorain Port & Finance Authority in partnership with the City of Lorain and JobsOhio, commissioned a market study for three of its waterfront properties. Accordingly, the Lorain Port is seeking proposals from experienced, financially sound, and capable developers, or development teams for the future residential mixed-use redevelopment of the Black River Landing South Site, Boat Launch Site, and Pellet Terminal Site.

TIMELINE/SCHEDULE

Request For Proposal Issued – March 22, 2023

Information Meeting – April 5, 2023

Last Day For Questions – May 3, 2023

Proposals Due – May 17, 2023

Interview w/ Selected Respondents – June 14, 2023

SITE TOURS & NEGOTIATION PROCESS

Site tours are ongoing (not mandatory); Contact Tiffany McClelland at tmcclelland@lorainportauthority.com. Negotiation process will be ongoing following initial receipt and review of proposal.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

RFP Waterfront Properties 1 Page Handout

RFP for Black River Landing South

RFP for Boat Launch Site

RFP for Pellet Terminal

Additional Data Room Files

High-Res Photos of The Sites

Black River Landing South with Pellet Terminal in Background

Black River Landing South

Pellet Terminal Site

Boat Launch Facility