Site work and new construction of a residential development in Devens, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

As of May 28, 2026, this RFP is only for a developer. A developer has not been chosen yet and a timeline for this to move into a construction phase has not been established. The Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), the state's development finance agency and land bank, is seeking one or more qualified development teams for the acquisition and development of up to +-62.7 acres of residentially zoned land along Grant Road in Devens, Massachusetts. Devens is a 4,400-acre, master-planned, mixed-use community approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston on Route 2, with easy access to I-495 and commuter rail service. This business-friendly community offers one-stop expedited permitting and is home to more than 7,600 employees across nearly 100 businesses. MassDevelopment anticipates that this opportunity will expand the growing residential neighborhood along Grant Road. Residential uses are allowed by-right under the Devens Zoning By-laws, with built-in flexibility for denser development under the Innovative Residential Development Regulations. Permitting in Devens is streamlined under a unified permitting system administered by the Devens Enterprise Commission. Financing may also be available through MassDevelopment, including loans, guarantees, and bonds. MassDevelopment invites interested parties to submit responses to this Request for Proposals (RFP) detailing their qualifications, proposed development plan, project financials, and other relevant materials for consideration. Grant Road RFP Contact: Amanda DeGrace, Vice President, Real Estate Development MassDevelopment adegrace@massdevelopment.com Anticipated selection date April 2026 Deadline for questions Email to adegrace@massdevelopment.com 4 PM Wednesday, January 28, 2026