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.
![Black River Landing South Site](https://www.lorainport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Black-River-Landing-South-Site-1-300x300.jpg)
![Black River Landing South Site with Pellet Terminal in Background](https://www.lorainport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Black-River-Landing-South-Site-with-Pellet-Terminal-in-Background-300x300.jpg)
![Boat Launch Facility](https://www.lorainport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Boat-Launch-Facility-300x300.jpg)
![Pellet Terminal Site](https://www.lorainport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pellet-Terminal-Site-3-300x300.jpg)
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
High-Res Photos of The Sites
Black River Landing South with Pellet Terminal in Background