When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $525,000.

It was issued by Village of Kingsley Downtown Development Authority. The work is located in Kingsley, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced mixed-use real estate development firm. Demonstrated ability to acquire, finance, design, construct, and operate urban redevelopment projects. Strong public-private partnership and government contracting experience. Proven record of delivering housing, active ground-floor uses, and tax-base expansion. In-house or established architectural, construction, and property operations capabilities.

Mixed-Use Downtown Redevelopment Project Services (Due November 13, 2026)

A Michigan government authority seeks a qualified development partner to acquire, finance, design, construct, and operate a mixed-use downtown redevelopment project. The initiative emphasizes private investment, housing, ground-floor activation, tax-base growth, and design excellence.

Must demonstrate financial capability to undertake the project covering the last three years
Must provide resumes for the development team and professional consultants
Must identify the lead contact person
Must provide a narrative explaining the structure and relationships if a joint venture
Must include a residential component in the project
Must include active commercial use at the ground floor if the corner of W. Main Street and S. Brownson Avenue is included
Must demonstrate a level of private investment sufficient to deliver a high-quality development
Must provide a preliminary sources and uses statement and a development budget
Must commit to commencing construction in the Summer of 2027
Must submit a signed cover letter certifying the proposal is valid for at least 180 days
Must provide a development proforma including total development cost, operating revenue, and expenses
Must provide at least three references from lenders, equity partners, or public agencies
Must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest
Must disclose any litigation, default, or debarment within the past 10 years

RFQP issued: September 11th, 2026

Pre-proposal meeting: October 5th, 2026

Deadline for written questions: October 9th, 2026

Authority responses/addenda issued: October 16th, 2026

Proposals due: November 13th, 2026

Interviews/presentations: End of November 2026

Anticipated selection: January 2027

Target execution of Development Agreement: February 2027

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A government authority in Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide services for a mixed-use downtown redevelopment project. The project is intended to catalyze private investment, activate the ground plane, add housing, expand the tax base, and achieve design excellence.

The selected respondent would be responsible for acquiring, financing, designing, constructing, and operating the project in accordance with the authority's requirements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026. Proposals are due November 13, 2026.

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