Subway Tunnel Repurposing

Background
The City of Cincinnati is seeking information from potential sources regarding their ability to provide conceptual proposals for the reuse of the existing abandoned Cincinnati Subway tunnel.

The tunnel, approximately 2 miles long and built in the mid-1920s for rail transit, has never been utilized for that purpose. It is located beneath Central Parkway and currently contains a 48-inch diameter concrete watermain and several communications cables.

The City aims to gather ideas for utilizing the tunnel for commercial or other purposes, which may inform future procurement decisions.

Work Details
The City requests conceptual proposals from firms capable of utilizing any portion of the existing subway tunnel.

The proposed use must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, including building and zoning codes. The existing 48” watermain will be removed prior to any implementation. Proposals should include:
- A narrative description of the proposed use
- Qualifications and experience of the firm
- Exhibits or drawings depicting ideas for the use
- Descriptions of required improvements or alterations to the tunnel and surrounding infrastructure
- Anticipated easements or additional right-of-way needed
- Any other relevant information that would assist in evaluating feasibility.

Period of Performance
This RFI is intended for information-gathering purposes only; there is no specific period of performance established at this time as it does not constitute a procurement solicitation.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, specifically within the existing abandoned subway tunnel located beneath Central Parkway.