RFP for City-Owned Property on Main Street - First Baptist Church

The City of Blue Springs is seeking a developer to purchase and redevelop a 3.63-acre city-owned property on Main Street, currently occupied by the First Baptist Church. The site is part of the Downtown Master Plan and is expected to be redeveloped into a mixed-use project with commercial, residential, and assembly spaces. The City is looking for a developer with experience in similar projects and a vision for the site that aligns with the Downtown Master Plan. The proposal should include a conceptual description of the project, a site plan, and a statement of qualifications. • The property consists of 12 city-owned county parcels, including 5 building structures and 7 vacant lots. • The site is bounded by railroad tracks on the east, Main Street to the south, 15th Street to the west, and Vesper Street to the north. • The City is seeking a developer who can purchase the property and develop it in a way that is consistent with the Downtown Master Plan. • The City will consider proposals that include a mix of uses, such as retail, office, and residential. • The City will prioritize proposals that demonstrate a clear understanding of the site and the Downtown Master Plan.