PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR JULY 15, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

July 7, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of

84 Sip Avenue and 68-74 Sip Avenue

within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area

Questions Received by the JCRA and JCRA Responses

1. Does the JCRA has a desired type of building/development that they would want to have happen on this site that would greatly benefit the City and its people.

Please refer to the RFP.

2. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(9) on page 44, please clarify the intent for any pedestrian walkway on Lot 22 (84 Sip site). The language is unclear regarding which obligations apply to Lot 22 vs. Lot 23 (One Journal Square).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

3. Regarding RDP section (X)(A)(10) on page 44, please clarify whether the obligations to beautify Concourse East apply to the northern boundary of Lot 22.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

4. Please clarify whether hotel square footage would be governed by the “residential primary use” or “office primary use” FAR parameters reflected in RDP Section (X)(A)(5) regarding density in Zone 1.

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

5. Map 5 in the RDP indicates a required 8’ sidewalk on the western and eastern frontages of Lot 22 (84 Sip). Please confirm whether this is accurate or if the intent is for an 8’ wide sidewalk on the western frontage of Lot 21 (68-74 Sip).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

6. Please clarify whether the Port Authority parcel on Block 9501, Lot 1 is considered a “lower density zone” for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(7) regarding Tower on a Base regulations. Similarly, please confirm which lot line for Block 9501 Lot 1 is considered its rear for purposes of compliance with RDP Section (VII)(D)(8).

The JCRA cannot provide an interpretation of the Redevelopment Plan.  Please contact the Jersey City Office of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning.

Responses to questions received during the walk through of the 84 Sip Avenue:

7. Is the building historic?

The Pathside Building is subject to Zone 6 requirements of the Redevelopment Plan.  

8. How many floors is the Pathside Building?

There are 4 floors.

9. What was the original use of the Pathside building?

Trolley terminal and the offices for Public Service.

10. In what zone in the Redevelopment Plan are the buildings located?

Please consult the Redevelopment Plan.

11. Is the property line the curb of the One Journal Square property?

Yes.

12. Are the documents uploaded accessible from the JCRA website?

Yes.

13. Are there any issues from a load bearing capacity for conversion to a hotel or restaurants?

Applicable structural documents may be found in folder accessible on the JCRA website.

14. Is the parking lot on Sip behind the brick apartment building privately owned?

This question is unclear.  If an answer is required, please provide an address or Block and Lot reference on the City tax map.

15. Is there a preference to preserve the Pathside Building?

 Please refer to the RFP and Redevelopment Plan

16. Is there more flexibility for reuse and demo on 68-74 Sip?

This question is unclear. If an answer is required, please clarify.

17. Is the roof the same size as the lot line?

Please consult the survey in the folder on the website.

18. Is there flexibility on density related to the proposal?

All proposals must be in conformance with the Redevelopment Plan and applicable zoning.

19. Is it possible to tear both buildings down?

Please refer to the Redevelopment Plan.

DATE: June 18, 2025

JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Request for Proposals for Food Service Consultant

For 808 Pavonia Avenue Cultural Arts Space Project

Questions and Answers 

Questions received by the JCRA with the JCRA’s responses:

1. Of the proposed 85,000 SF for the Cultural Arts Space, approximately how much space is allocated toward foodservice amenities and how much is allocated toward banquet and conference space?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. What is the scheduled length of time for the Feasibility Study before entering Schematic design?

The timeframe for preparation of the Feasibility Study has not yet been determined.  ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE A PROPOSAL FOR THE FEASIBILITY STUDY (described in the Section 2.1.2(c) of the RFP) AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

1. With respect to the RFP Feasibility Study Section 2.1.2(c)(1): Can you please provide an overview of the initial programming intent and plans for the development and/or has there been any type of Master Plan conducted that outlines potential patron traffic and usage?

As set forth in Section 1.1 of the RFP, the intent is that the Cultural Arts Space will be used to house the Centre Pompidou Jersey City. There is no Master Plan that outlines potential patron traffic and usage.

1. For the Feasibility Study, Section 2.1.2(c)(8) requests recommending potential foodservice partners.  Are you looking for support with the Request for Proposal solicitation process?

Yes.

1. Does the JCRA have a peer institutions list it desires the foodservice consultant to refer to for its feasibility study?

No.

1. Is the Feasibility Study intended to include a study of food and beverage offerings in the Jersey City and Central and Norther area exclusively?

The Feasibility Study should include a study of comparable institutions and offerings in Jersey City as well as the Northern and Central New Jersey area. It should also include a study of comparable cultural institutions within 50 miles of Jersey City. This scope is subject to change and will be defined in consultation between the JCRA and the Respondent selected by the JCRA.   

7. Can you confirm the food service areas and square footage requirements?

No. The design has not yet been finalized.

8. Are reimbursable expenses to be included in contract amount?

All proposals should be for the total contract amount. 

1. Has an architect been selected? If so, can you share who it is?

OMA is architect retained by the JCRA for the Cultural Arts Space/Centre Pompidou Jersey City project.

1. We are aware of the previous project at 84 Pathside. What are the differences between the space plan for this new location and the previous location?

The prior and current locations are approximately the same square footage. There are numerous differences, the most significant of which is that the current version of the project will be in new construction. The design has not yet been finalized.

1. How many square feet have been allocated to any kitchen, prep or back of house areas? The design has not yet been finalized.

1. Is it the intention to have a full-service restaurant open to the public within the facility? No.

1. Will the event space be on the same level as the kitchen and café?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. Is the intent to have more than one foodservice outlet?

No.

1. Will the public space in the museum be used for events as well as the stand-alone events space?

The design has not yet been finalized but it is likely that it will be used for both.

1. Will the foodservice operations be all on one floor level?

The design has not yet been finalized.

1. What is the overall size of the facility?

The information on the size of the facility is set forth in the RFP.

DATE: June 12, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE

                            THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR JUNE 17, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

June 9, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board

Proposal Due Date: Tuesday June 24^th, 2025

The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Food Service Consultant services for the 808 Pavonia Avenue Museum Building, located within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area. All submissions must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Please send all proposals to the attention of Victoria Bonners, Project Manager, Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, 39 Kearney Avenue, 4 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

https://thejcra.org/opportunities/

                      PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR MAY 20, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

May 12, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary  to the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

                         THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR APRIL 15, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

April 4, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary  to the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

                             THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR MARCH 18, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

March 7, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary  to the Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE JERSEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WILL HOLD ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN PERSON, LOCATED AT EXPLORER MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 180 NINTH STREET, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY.  AGENDA WILL INCLUDE: ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING; FINANCIAL MATTERS; PERSONNEL MATTERS; AND OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE AGENCY OR MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD. OFFICIAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN.

February 10, 2025

Jesamil Lozano

Secretary to the Board