There has long been much talk about the need for one or several yacht marinas to complement the up-market tourism industry in Anguilla. Now, by all accounts, the Government of the 35-square-mile island is moving ahead by soliciting proposals for the development.
Word of this has come with the publication of a request for proposals from potential developers, on the Anguilla Government’s website. The developers are required to submit their detailed proposals on May 6, 2019.
The Government initially secured the services of a reputable company, Edgewater Resources, LLC, to undertake a feasiblity study of five possible sites for the marinas development. The company’s report, which was received for some time now, identified the sites as Sandy Ground, Blowing Point, Rendezvous Bay, Little Harbour and Scrub Island. The Government has now turned again to the company to look for investors/developers who are capable of investing in what is called “The Anguilla Marina and Resort Development”.
Below is the first of three excerpts from the marina document posted on the Government’s website:
The other two excerpts, relating to potential investors/developers, are as follows:
Purpose
The Government of Anguilla (GoA) is seeking Proposals from interested Investors/Developers for the development, construction and operation of mixed-use megayacht marina/waterfront and resort projects on Anguilla. The projects consist of five separate sites and are all part of mixed-use waterfront plans that may contain single-family homes, condominiums, hotels, retail and related commercial development. The GoA owns several of the sites and a combination of freehold interests and long-term leases are available. Other sites are privately-owned. The GoA has endorsed the Master Plan/zoning process for all sites. The five potential sites are herein described in Section IV – Project Locations and Background Information. Investors/Developers may submit Proposals on one or more than one site.
Edgewater Resources, LLC
Edgewater Resources, LLC (Edgewater) is the Marketing Agent for the GoA. The services of Edgewater have been retained for the purpose of marketing and securing Investors/Developers for the projects referenced in this RFP. Edgewater does not have the authority to negotiate the final terms or lease or sale of any property. Final authority to negotiate and agree to the terms and conditions of a sale or lease of property is vested exclusively with the GoA and respective project property owners.
Submissions
Completed RFP responses must be delivered by 3:00pm on May 6, 2019.
Eight (8) bound hard copies plus one (1) digital copy (on CD-ROM or USB in .pdf format) shall be delivered to:
Procurement Unit
Ministry of Finance
Government of Anguilla
The Secretariat (Upstairs)
The Valley Anguilla AI-2640 B.W.I.
Additionally, a PDF of the Proposal shall be sent via email to the following:
1. procurement.mailbox@gov.ai
2. Larry.Franklin@gov.ai
Responses must be marked CLEARLY on the outside of the envelope with the following:
Anguilla Marina and Resort Development RFP
Point of Contact For information or questions concerning this solicitation please contact both below:
Ronald Schults, PE, Principal
Email: rschults@edgewaterresources.com
Ellen Skeele, Senior Project Coordinator
Email: eskeele@edgewaterresources.com
Site Visit
Site visits will be coordinated on a case-by-case basis with a representative from the GoA and Edgewater at the Investor/Developers expense.
Submission of a Proposal will be considered evidence that the Investor/Developer has familiarized themselves with the RFP. The entire Proposal must be submitted in accordance with all specifications contained in this solicitation.
Tentative Schedule
Please refer to the attached project schedule which is summarized as follows:
RFP Issue Date ……………. March 22, 2019
Proposal Due Date …………… May 6, 2019 – 3:00pm
Interviews of Shortlisted Investors/Developers …………… May 14 – 15, 2019 (tentative)
Issuance of Exclusive Letter of Intent with Selected Developer ……………… May 28, 2019 (tentative)
Closing/Groundbreaking ……………………………… September 3, 2019 (tentative)
The GoA reserves the right to make any changes it deems necessary to modify the Schedule, or any other necessary changes in the RFP process in the interest of the GoA.
SECTION II SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Reimbursement to the Government of Anguilla
The Investor/Developer will be responsible to pay transaction fees to the GoA and Edgewater once selected as the successful Proposer. Details on these fees, in addition to the land purchase and bottom land lease terms, will be determined as part of the LOI and Definitive Agreement process. The land cost shall be an upfront payment along with a percent of future development sales or rents for GoA owned uplands, in addition to a long-term lease of submerged bottom lands with a lease payment as a percent of revenue. The respondents to the RFP shall provide general proposed terms of their land purchase and leases.
Investor/Developer’s Costs
The GoA shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the Investor/Developer in responding to this RFP.
Responsibility
In order to be considered qualified, the Investor/Developer shall be fully capable of meeting all requirements of this RFP (see Section III), must possess the full capability, including financial and technical, to perform as contractually required, and must be able to fully document the ability to provide good faith performance. Investor/Developer Qualifications The Investor/Developer (and/or their partner teams) shall be in the business of marina and resort development and operations, and must possess sufficient financial capability, equipment and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily perform the services if awarded any Lease Agreement or absolute title land purchase. Investor/Developer must demonstrate that they, or the principals assigned to the project, have successfully provided services with similar magnitude, and can demonstrate they have the experience with large scale clients and the managerial and financial ability to successfully perform the work.
SECTION III SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Investor/Developers are invited to submit Proposals in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. Proposals must be submitted in the business entities name by the President, Partner, Officer or Representative authorized to contractually bind the business entity.
Proposals shall be organized as outlined below:
1.TABLE OF CONTENTS
The table of contents should outline, in sequential order, the major areas of the submittal, including enclosures.
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each Investor/Developer must submit an executive summary that identifies the business entity, its background, main office(s), and office location that will service this project. Identify the officers, principals, supervisory staff and key individuals who will be directly involved with the work. The executive summary should also summarize the key elements of the Proposal.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
The Investor/Developer must provide an organizational chart and detailed information about the Investor/Developer, and members of its operations and management team who will develop, manage and operate the property(s).
4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS
With submission of the Proposal, the Investor/Developer shall prepare the following for each potential site they are interested in pursuing:
A. Master Plan and Phasing Plan
B. Operations Plan
C. Financing Plan
D. Proposed Land Purchase and Bottom Land Lease Purchase Terms (as applicable to GoA owned properties)
If selected to the LOI stage, the Investor/Developer will detail their Development Plans and land transaction terms as part of the Definitive Agreement.
5. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REFERENCES
1. Indicate number of years of experience in providing the services as it relates to the proposed project.
2. Provide descriptions of comparable projects of similar size and scope.
3. Provide project references for the above projects, including company name, address, phone number, email address, website and contact person.
