The City of Farmington, NM is seeking a qualified developer or private entity to partner on a public‑private redevelopment of a 3.2‑acre, mixed‑use city‑owned block at 107 W. Maple St. The effort is structured in two phases: Phase 1 – feasibility, concept refinement, and flood‑plain strategy; Phase 2 – negotiation of a development agreement and execution of construction and long‑term management. The city will provide land‑transfer flexibility, data, incentives, and inter‑departmental support, while the developer must demonstrate experience in mixed‑use, P3 projects, financing, and flood‑plain engineering.
• 3.2‑acre urban block rezoned to Mixed‑Use (MU) – residential, townhomes, commercial.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on 21 Aug 2026 (non‑mandatory).
• Questions due 28 Sep 2026; proposal due 10 Sep 2026 (online only).
• Evaluation on experience (30 pts), vision (25 pts), feasibility/flood‑plain (25 pts), financial capacity (20 pts).
• Phase 1 deliverables: site layout, market/financial analysis, housing mix, flood‑plain mitigation plan, financing strategy.
• Phase 2: negotiation of Disposition & Development Agreement, construction, and property management.
• City incentives: flexible land transfer (donation, lease, below‑market sale), data sharing, fee waivers, expedited permitting.
• Required qualifications: proven mixed‑use or multifamily development, P3 experience, ability to secure equity/debt, familiarity with New Mexico or Southwest markets preferred.