All information about hazardous material storage and remediation activities can be located on the Army’s remediation website: fortmonroerab.org in the Document Repository. All remediation activities have been completed. All remediation sites for future Commonwealth property at Fort Monroe have reached a “No Further Action” status. The actions are summarized in the Finding of Suitability to Transfer documents on the remediation website.

All information about specific soil conditions can be located on the Army’s remediation website: formonroerab.org in the Document Repository. All soil remediation actions for current and future Commonwealth property have been completed. A site-wide Land Use Control Implementation Plan (LUCIP) has been implemented to manage the risk for potential military munitions. A copy of the LUCIP is located on the remediation website. A restriction on the use of groundwater has been implemented in certain areas as part of the remediation remedies. For management purposes, the FMA has implemented a site-wide restriction on the use of groundwater.

Building 28 was originally used by the Navy, in 1939, as a Submarine Mine Depot. It's most recent use was by the Army's department of Public Works.

Building 57 was previously used by the Army as a motor pool. It's most recent use is by the Fort Monroe Authority's Public Works Contractor and the Army Caretaker staff.

The transformer at the Dominion Energy substation on Fort Monroe is sized at 7.5 MVA. The peak demand in the last 3 years was 3.8 MVA.

The Fort Monroe Authority Board has only authorized redevelopment proposals in the four areas presented in the RFQ document.

The entirety of Building 57 is considered contributing.

The RPA extends 100 feet landward of the limits of tidal wetlands and the limits of mean high water at Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Authority considers the North Gate, Marina, Historic Village and Inner Fort areas as Intensely Developed Areas (IDA). As such the typically required 100-foot vegetated buffer would not apply to development and redevelopment projects within these areas. The water quality and flood protection requirements of the Virginia Stormwater Management Act apply for all project areas at Fort Monroe, regardless of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area designation.

There is the potential to connect the two structures with an architecturally sympathetic hyphen so that the design would minimize the impact to the historic structures fabric.

The FMA does not have first floor elevation certificates for the majority of the buildings at Fort Monroe. The FMA has been surveying first floor elevation for individual buildings as redevelopment projects have occurred.

The FMA has not issued any addendums to the RFQ to date. The FMA will issue Addendum 1 that incorporates the complete list of questions and answers. Respondents may acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 but since the questions and answers don’t change the scope of the Request, it is not required.

The RFQ states that submissions shall be limited to 50 sheets of 8-1/2” x 11” paper. A sheet with printing on both sides of the page is considered 1 sheet. Cover pages, divider pages and tabs are counted as sheets when considering the 50 sheet limit.

Old Point Comfort Marina is managed and operated by Guest Services, Inc. of Fairfax, VA. This marina is also a Boat USA Cooperative Marina. Operating statistics such as the occupancy rates, leased and transient slip revenues, fuel sales, other revenues including maintenance and other rents as well as the current condition of the assets and property are not available at this time. General information on the Old Point Comfort Marina website includes slip rates, slips sizes, amenities, and maintenance services that are offered. Here is the link to the website: https://boatingindc.com/marinas/old-point-comfort-marina/

The General Assembly previously provided a $22.5 million allocation of bond proceeds for infrastructure improvements at Fort Monroe. The funding was not sufficient to implement the entire Utility Master Plan. The FMA continues to work with the Governor’s office and General Assembly to obtain the next allocation of bond proceeds to cover the continuation of the Utility Master Plan. The utility upgrades will be prioritized based on redevelopment areas. It is not possible to determine if the utility service is adequate until the use type and density is known. The FMA will work with any potential redevelopment partner to determine if any utility improvements are required and which party will be responsible for the improvements.

The overhead electric lines provide regulated electric service to the Chamberlin. There are no current discussions with Dominion Energy about replacing the overhead lines with underground service. The issue could be addressed as part of the redevelopment process.

The FMA may accept substitutions of equity partners or contractors after the RFQ evaluation is completed provided that the respondent did not rely on that equity partner’s or contractor’s experience in meeting the qualification requirements of the RFQ.

The statement of interest must contain sufficient detail for uses and densities for the FMA to determine if the use and densities are consistent with the Land Use Master Plan and Design Standards. Changes in primary use category will be restricted due to the evaluation of the respondent’s qualifications based on the use proposed in the statement of interest.

All responses to the RFQ will be presented to the FMA Board of Trustees at their meeting on November 15, 2018. No leases will be negotiated until the subsequent Request for Proposal process is completed.

No buildings listed in the RFQ are being offered for sale. The terms of any lease will be negotiated after the subsequent Request for Proposal process is completed. It is the staff’s expectation that lease terms of at least 40 years will be offered to allow for respondents to utilize the historic rehabilitation tax credits. Longer lease terms may be recommended to facilitate approved redevelopment projects. Final approval of any lease terms will be made by the FMA Board of Trustees.

The RFQ reviews and staff recommendations will be presented to the FMA Board of Trustees at the November 15, 2018 meeting. Any proposals approved by the Board of Trustees will be included in the subsequent Request for Proposal process. While the schedule is subject to change based on the number of RFQ responses received and the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Request for Proposals are expected to be issued in early 2019. The timeline for responses is expected to be 6 months to allow respondents time to complete their proposals. Access to buildings will be provided during the RFP process.