Looks like the official RFP announcement has come out, and it looks as if it is a joint RFP with Detroit Public Schools, offering the adjacent properties as well, to potential developers. an excerpt:

Section VIII: SUBMISSION DEADLINE

To be considered, all RFP/Qs must be submitted online to: RFPResponse@detroitmi.gov, or delivered to the Planning and Development Department, Real Estate Development Division, located at 65 Cadillac Square, Development Division, 20th Floor, Detroit, Michigan, before 3:00 p.m. EST on April 18, 2014. The responsibility of submitting the RFP/Q to the Real Estate Development Division rests entirely with the person or persons submitting the request.

RFP/Qs may be obtained online at the City Website [[go to www.detroitmi.gov, then click on "Departments – Planning & Development" and click on "Request for Proposals & Qualifications") or online www.degc.org [[Detroit Economic Growth Corporation – Contractor Opportunities –"New Project RFP’s" tab) or from the Planning & Development Department, Real Estate Development Division, 20th Floor, 65 Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan 48226 beginning Monday, March 10, 2014 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday excluding holidays.

SECTION IX- BROKER FEES

Brokers are welcome to post this RFP on Real Estate websites. Brokers will be compensated 3% of sales price for the selected development entity taken from the buyer at closing

SECTION X

REQUEST OF QUALIFICATIONS TIMETABLE

ACTIVITIES DATE

RFQs Available for Distribution March 10, 2014

Walkthrough of Facilities & Prebid Meeting March 25, 2014

Deadline for Receipt of Qualifications April 18, 2014

Oral Interviews [[if necessary) April 25, 2014

Final Selection May 2, 2014

For any questions regarding the submission of qualification statements, please contact:

Mr. James Marusich,

Head - Real Estate Development

Planning & Development Department

[[313) 224-3517

JMarusic@detroitmi.gov