Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Farmington, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a municipal facility; for site work for a municipal facility; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The Town of Farmington (the "Town") is seeking Request for Proposals ("RFP") from Real Estate Developers to purchase and develop 381 Main Street, Farmington, NH, 03835, Assessor Map U06, Lots 23, 24, and 25, ("the property"). The property includes three parcels and consists of 1.7 acres of land with access to both Main Street and Garfield Street, existing sidewalks, and a nearby crosswalk that provides safe, pedestrian access to the downtown. The Town considers the property to be in a premium location as a gateway into the downtown core that offers a unique blend of mixed-use or commercial development opportunities. Unique property highlights include: Premium location on Main Street and within walking distance to a growing downtown core that includes professional offices, local eateries, retail, and a mixture of housing types; the Library; Town Hall; the Parks and Recreation Department; and Post Office. A COAST (Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation) bus stop and shelter that provides public transit opportunities to and from Rochester. Zoned for several housing options, including single family, two-family, and multi-family residential and mixed use, as well as a variety of commercial uses. Serviced by municipal water and sewer. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment performed in 2022. Phase II Assessment funding has been awarded and is ongoing. Recent zoning amendments allow for increased residential density. Proposers should carefully follow the format and instructions outlined below. Proposals must contain the information and documents described below. A checklist of minimum information and document requirements is included in this request and shall be completed and attached to your submission. The Town reserves the right: (1) to cancel this RFP at any time for any reason; (2) to accept or reject any and all proposals, and (3) to request additional information prior to or upon the final selection of a developer. In its selection of a proposal, the Town reserves the right to negotiate with any or all proposers including without limitation by negotiating all or portions of different proposals or by requesting additional offers from any or all proposers, and to waive requirements of the RFP if it is in the best interest of the Town to do so. The final proposed agreement will be subject to approval by the Farmington Board of Selectmen. The Town will issue responses to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addenda published on the Town's website prior to the RFP due date. Deadline for Receipt of Questions - September 15, 2023. Requests for clarification relative to the contents of the RFP may be emailed to Kyle Pimental, Planning and Community Development Director at kpimental@strafford.org. Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions to the Town. Questions to be submitted in writing - Any questions or inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing. To be considered, they must be received by the Planning and Community Development Director. Questions and their answers will be shared with all Proposers. Responses to Questions - September 22, 2023 Review of Proposals - Early October Developer Interviews - Early to Mid-October Notification of Preferred Developer(s) - Mid to Late-October Negotiation with Preferred Developer(s) - Mid to Late-October