RFQ 2018-2105-0196 - DEVELOPMENT OF 9.1 ACRES HERITAGE DISTRICT

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND EXPECTATIONS

The Town of Gilbert is issuing this RFQ to solicit qualifications from development firms and cohesive teams that have a proven and positive track record and reputation for developing a vibrant and cohesive vertical mixed-use project on at least 9.1-acres. In addition, Gilbert is seeking a development team for this site located south of Juniper Avenue, north of the Western Canal, east of Ash Street, and west of Gilbert Road (parcels 302-14-907 and 302-14-908). The Project is expected to broaden the market for the Heritage District by locating demand generators (sources of customers/residents/visitors) within the District itself. The ideal project would broaden and diversify the economic base within the Heritage District. The ideal respondent will have a proven record and reputation for executing similar successful development projects.

The intent of this RFQ is to determine qualified development teams capable of developing a vibrant and cohesive vertical mixed-use project on at least 9.1-acres. Proposals will be evaluated and a short list of respondents will be created. Following this RFQ process, Gilbert will invite the shortlisted respondents to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will seek detailed information about the proposed development project, development team members, timeline, impacts and benefits as well as understanding the cost to develop the site, among other things. The Project will ultimately be contingent upon Town Council approval of the proposal.

Addendums and RFQ can be downloaded at www.gilbertaz.gov/rfp.