Developers McKnight Realty and Millcraft Investments have invited contractors Mascaro Construction, Massaro Corp., Mosites Construction, PJ Dick Inc. and Turner Construction to bid on their new development for the former Saks Fifth Avenue site on Smithfield St. at Oliver. The new $14 million project is called 350 Oliver and it includes 25,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail plus a 590-car garage. Bids are due Jan. 13.

Millcraft is staying busy in downtown. Their $73 million Gardens at Market Square project is finally ready to get underway. Closing on the deal is expected before year’s end and work on the mid-rise should be visible in January.