Notice of Availability of Request for Developer Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) For Hotel Development Opportunity in San Francisco

The Port of San Francisco is issuing a Request for Developer Qualifications and Proposals   (�RFQ/P�)   for the development and operation of a first-class full-service hotel at a unique waterfront location at the corner of Broadway and The Embarcadero in the City of San Francisco.  The Port is seeking a qualified developer who has the demonstrated experience and ability to finance, design, construct and operate a hotel.  The Port is soliciting qualifications first.  Then, from a list of the most qualified developers, the Port will solicit proposals.

The Port seeks to maximize revenues from the hotel site to activate and revitalize the Northeast Waterfront, to create a quality landmark development that serves as a gateway to the North Beach and Chinatown communities, and to unite and integrate the land side neighborhoods with the waterfront.

RFQ/P packages are available from the Port of San Francisco located at The Ferry Building, Suite 3100, San Francisco, CA  94111.  The cost is $20.00. Interested parties may obtain an RFQ/P package In Person by picking up at the Port�s front Reception Desk at the Ferry Building, Suite 3100, San Francisco, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or By First Class Mail; or By Delivery Service with charges billed to a party other than the Port; or By Overnight Courier at a charge of $15 with charges billed to a party other than the Port.    If you wish to have the RFQ/P mailed or delivered, please complete and send in the form below.  Please do not send cash.  Make check for $20.00 per copy payable to the �Port of San Francisco.�

Further information concerning the availability of these documents may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Sobol, Development Project Coordinator, at 415-274-0548;    FAX: 415-274-0578; Email: [email protected].

A Pre-Submittal Conference and Tour will be held at 2 p.m. on December 9, 1998.

Developer Qualifications must be received by 2 p.m. on January 25, 1999.