RFQ Mixed-Use Development of City-Owned Land-Blount & Gillespie Site

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a qualified development partner to transform a 9.3‑acre, city‑owned parcel (the Blount & Gillespie site) into a mixed‑use community that includes mid‑rise multifamily housing, ground‑floor retail, and a significant public open‑space component while preserving the historic E.E. Smith House. The developer will acquire the land fee‑simple, finance the project privately, and may receive public incentives (e.g., tax‑increment financing) but must demonstrate sufficient financial capacity and experience with similar public‑private partnership projects. The solicitation is an RFQ (qualification) phase; shortlisted firms will be invited to a subsequent RFP for detailed design, financing, and construction proposals. • 9.3 acres (≈ 41 parcels) located immediately south of downtown Fayetteville, NC. • Mixed‑use program: mid‑rise (≈ 6‑7 stories) residential units (100‑235 apartments/townhomes), ground‑floor retail, and a sizable public realm that highlights the E.E. Smith House. • Private‑sector financing required; City may offer public‑benefit support (open‑space, infrastructure) but no fixed budget is disclosed. • Evaluation based on development approach, firm experience, project experience, key personnel, and financial capacity (100‑point scoring). • Mandatory submission of a signed acknowledgment of each addendum; final qualifications due July 8, 2026 (mail or hand‑delivery).