Site work for a multi-residential development in East Fayetteville, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for site work for a multi-residential development.

The City of Fayetteville is soliciting proposals from qualified for profit and non-profit organizations for the development of affordable for-sale units on approximately 45 city-owned vacant lots. The City of Fayetteville, NC, is soliciting proposals from qualified for-profit and non-profit organizations for the development of affordable for-sale units on approximately 45 city-owned vacant lots (Exhibit A). These for-sale units will have a requirement to serve households at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and must remain affordable for a minimum of 15 years. This initiative aims to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families, utilizing down payment assistance, construction financing, and adherence to federal affordability standards. This RFP is issued in conformance with the City's Affordable Single-Family Housing Development Program Guidelines. A. Start of Construction: Developers must be able to begin construction within 6 months of being awarded the project. B. Project Completion: All construction must be completed within 24 months of the award date. All homes must be sold to a qualified homebuyer within 9 months of construction completion or rented to an income qualified tenant for 20 years. Question Deadline 01/13/2025 All questions and any correspondence in regard to this RFP shall be directed in writing to the City's Point of Contact by Email (Preferred Method): christophercauley@fayettevillenc.gov. Only inquiries in writing will be accepted by the City, and only written responses will be binding upon the City. Written Answers Posted Online January 20, 2025. Minority and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE): A Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) is a firm which has been certified by an approved agency to meet the following criteria: A small business, as defined by the Small Business Administration size standards, that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The following individuals are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Asian Americans; Native Americans; and Women. Firms which are not owned by members of these groups may not be utilized to achieve M/WBE Goals in City contracts. M/WBE Goals: The M/WBE Goals for M/WBE participation on this contract represent the total dollars that will be spent with M/WBEs as a percentage of the total contract amount, including any change orders. The M/WBE Goals are as follows: MBE Goal: The goal for minority-owned business participation is Ten percent (10%). WBE Goal: The goal for woman-owned business participation is Three percent (3%). The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.