Mailbox Only - RFP for Senior Affordable, Modular, Factory-Built Housing Development

This solicitation seeks a qualified developer to design, finance, construct, and manage up to 100 senior‑affordable modular, factory‑built housing units on a 1.26‑acre parcel in Fresno. The City will provide the vacant land (as‑is) and a 55‑year ground lease; the developer must handle demolition, obtain permits, meet stringent affordability and age‑friendly design requirements, and coordinate shared parking with an adjacent Senior Activity Center. The scope includes full design‑build responsibilities, financing (including CDBG/HUD sources), long‑term property management, and compliance with CEQA/NEPA, the Surplus Land Act, and local zoning (CMX). • Up to 100 mixed‑type senior‑affordable units (studios, 1‑BR, 2‑BR) using modular construction. • Minimum 51 % of units must serve low‑ and moderate‑income seniors; ≥40 % at ≤75 % AMI, ≥20 % at ≤50 % AMI, with a 30‑year affordability covenant. • Developer must negotiate a 55‑year ground lease, secure financing, complete demolition, design, construction, utility connections, and provide a property‑management plan. • Required insurance: high‑limit general liability, builders risk, pollution liability, workers’ comp, automobile, etc.; all policies must name the City as additional insured. • Submission deadline June 15 2026; questions due June 8 2026; evaluation will follow with possible interviews and “Last, Best and Final” offers.