3-Murray City RDA RFP Old City Hall Redevelopment 07.30.2026.pdf

Redevelopment Agency of Murray City

RFP 26-32

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF

MURRAY CITY, UTAH

RFP Title: Redevelopment of approximately 6-acre site on State Street in Murray, UT

RFP Number: 26-32

Issue Date: 07/30/2026

Proposal Due Date and Time: 9/24/2026 at 3:00 PM

Submitting Agency:

Redevelopment Agency of Murray City

10 East 4800 South

Murray, Utah 84107

Purchasing Agent:

Amandah Maudsley

Email: amaudsley@murray.utah.gov

Phone: (801) 264-2663

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The Redevelopment Agency of Murray City (“RDA”) is soliciting proposals from qualified developers(“Proposers”) for the redevelopment of approximately 5.98 acres located at 5025 South State Street in Murray, Utah.

The RDA seeks a privately owned mixed-use development that includes meaningful commercial activity along State Street and supports economic redevelopment objectives within Murray’s City Center.

This is a qualifications and concept-based solicitation. The selected proposer will be invited to enter negotiations toward redevelopment and disposition agreements subject to

RDA Board approval.

mailto:amaudsley@murray.utah.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction and Purpose

II. Procurement Authority

III. Project Overview / Scope of Work

IV. Timeline

V. Required Submittals

VI. Proposal Submission Instructions

VII. Evaluation Process

VIII. Administrative Provisions

IX. Contract Terms

X. Terms and Conditions

XI. Award and Contract

XII. Post-Award Administration

XIII. Attachments

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Project Title: Redevelopment of approximately 6-acre site on State Street in Murray, UT

RFP #: 26-32

Issue Date: 07/30/2026

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The Redevelopment Agency of Murray City (the “RDA”) is soliciting qualified real estate developers to redevelop 5.98 acres of property located at 5025 South State Street in Murray, Utah.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a development partner capable of delivering a high-quality, privately owned project that supports economic development objectives, generates new property tax revenue, and enhances the State Street corridor within

Murray’s City Center.

The RDA intends to select a development partner and enter into negotiations toward an Exclusive

Negotiation Agreement, Development Agreement, and associated disposition documents.

Selection through this RFP does not constitute approval of a final project. The project is required to go through the normal land use and entitlement approvals and permit processes for both the city and other relevant jurisdictions (county, UDOT, etc.).

SECTION II. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

This solicitation is issued by the Redevelopment Agency of Murray City (“RDA”) for the potential disposition and redevelopment of Agency-owned real property pursuant to Murray

City Code §3.10.660 and Utah Code Title 17C.

The solicitation process is administered by Murray City’s Purchasing Division in accordance with applicable procurement procedures of Murray City Code Chapter 3.10 where not inconsistent with the RDA’s statutory authority to negotiate the sale or disposition of real property.

Proposers shall not contact any RDA or Murray City (the “City”) elected officials, employees, or evaluation committee members regarding this RFP outside of the formal procurement process.

All questions, clarifications, or requests for information related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing through the Euna Procurement Q&A Section. Questions outside this solicitation must be directed to the City’s Purchasing Agent, Amandah Maudsley, at amaudsley@murray.utah.gov.

Any direct or indirect contact with City officials or staff concerning this solicitation, except as specifically authorized, is prohibited and may result in immediate disqualification. This restriction exists to preserve the integrity of the procurement process and ensure equal access to information for all Proposers.

SECTION III. PROJECT OVERVIEW / SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Property Description

The Redevelopment Agency of Murray City (“RDA”) is seeking a qualified developer to redevelop 5.98 acres of property located at:

5025 South State Street, Murray, Utah

Parcels: 22-07-157-043 and 22-07-157-046

The site is currently vacant following demolition of the former Murray City Hall and former school district buildings. The property is situated along State Street within Murray’s downtown area and is located near Intermountain Medical Center and Murray Park.

The site has vehicular access from:

• State Street (UDOT controlled access)

• Myrtle Avenue

• Arlington Avenue

• Jones Court

The site’s utility providers are as follows:

• Power: Murray Power

• Water: Murray City

• Sewer: Murray City

• Gas: Enbridge Gas

The property lies within Murray’s City Center Form Based Code — Boulevard District

(Chapter 17.171). Note: The City, in coordination with the RDA, is willing to consider amendments to the City Center Form Based Code to bring a preferred project to this site.

Proposers are expected to review the applicable provisions of the Form Based Code and identify in their proposal any known or reasonably anticipated requests for amendments or exemptions.

Submission of a proposal constitutes the Proposer's acknowledgment that they have reviewed the code and identified such requests.

3.2 Planning Context and Vision

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This property represents one of the largest remaining redevelopment opportunities in Murray’s

City Center. The RDA intends the site to become a tax-generating private development that strengthens the State Street corridor and blends harmoniously with nearby civic, medical, commercial, and recreational destinations.

The RDA desires proposals that create an integrated and connected development that:

• Activates pedestrian usage of the State Street frontage

• Enhances pedestrian activity throughout the downtown

• Connects to Murray Park and surrounding uses

• Contributes to a continually active downtown district

• Supports long-term economic vitality of the downtown area

Creative proposals are encouraged; however, proposals must align with the objectives outlined in this RFP.

3.3 Desired Development Characteristics

The RDA seeks a mixed-use, privately owned development emphasizing commercial activity.

Commercial Uses

Commercial uses are a primary objective of this project.

Proposals must:

• Include active commercial uses fronting State Street

• Provide a sizable commercial component that generates meaningful property tax revenue and is substantive in scale and function

• Include retail, hospitality, restaurant, service, office, medical office, entertainment, or similar commercial uses

Proposals including only residential development will not be considered responsive.

Residential Uses

Residential uses are optional but encouraged.

If residential is included:

• Submittals that include for-sale housing will be considered more favorably

• Multifamily rental may be considered if part of a broader mixed-use project

• Residential should generally be located behind or above commercial uses

Site Design and Connectivity

Proposals should incorporate:

• Pedestrian-oriented frontage and activation along State Street

• Internal connectivity across the site

• Consideration of north-south circulation through the property

• Connections to Murray Park, Intermountain Medical Center, and nearby transit are highly encouraged

• Consideration of sustainable site planning, energy-efficient building design, or other environmentally responsible development practices

3.4 Parking and Access

Parking must meet applicable City Code requirements. (City Code §17.72 and §17.171.080)

The RDA is open to proposals that include:

• Shared parking strategies

• Structured parking

• Creative parking solutions compatible with urban development patterns

3.5 Public Participation and Development Agreement

The RDA intends to dispose of the property through sale to a qualified developer and will consider the overall value and redevelopment benefits of each proposal.

Proposers may request public participation, including land disposition terms or tax increment financing participation; however, any requested participation should be clearly justified and proportional to the proposed public benefit and project objectives.

The property falls within the Central Business District (CBD) Urban Renewal Area but not within the collection area. The project area currently collects tax increment through approximately 2034, which may affect financing strategies.

Any selected proposal will require negotiation and approval of:

• Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (anticipated)

• Development Agreement

• Participation Agreement (if applicable)

• Purchase and Sale or Disposition Agreement

All agreements are subject to approval by the RDA Board.

SECTION IV. TIMELINE

Event Date and Time

RFP Issued 07/30/2026 at 3:00 PM

Deadline for Questions 08/14/2026 at 5:00 PM

Addendum Issued 08/21/2026 at 3:00 PM

Proposals Due 9/24/2026 at 3:00 PM

Evaluation Period 9/25/2026 - 10/16/2026

Anticipated Selection / Negotiation

Authorization by RDA Board

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SECTION V. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Proposal Contents

Proposals shall include the following components in no more than 50 pages:

1. Cover Letter

Include:

• Name of development entity

• Primary contact information

2. Executive Summary

Provide a concise summary describing:

• Development concept

• Proposed uses

• Unique qualities of the proposal

• Overall vision for the site

3. Development Team Qualifications

Provide:

• Description of development entity and partners

• Roles of team members

• Experience of key personnel

• Relevant licenses or professional credentials

4. Relevant Project Experience

Provide at least three comparable completed projects including:

• Project location and description

• Size and uses

• Development timeline and completion status

• Financing structure

• Reference contact information

5. Development Concept

Provide:

• Proposed use mix

• Conceptual site plan

• General building placement and massing

• Description of how the proposal activates State Street

• Connectivity to the surrounding downtown

• Any federal or state tools and funds to be used

• Computer generated renderings including human scale and aerial

• Any proposed modifications to the City Center Form Based Code

• Detailed architectural drawings are not required but encouraged

6. Financial Capacity

To demonstrate ability to complete the project, provide at least one of the following documents:

• Letter from financial institution or capital partner indicating developer is financeable

• Description of proposed capital stack, including sources of equity and debt, accompanied by evidence of interest or support

• Audited financial statements for the past three fiscal years

• Description of financing sources used in similar completed projects

(Financial documentation requirements subject to confirmation by RDA Director prior to selection)

7. Economic Impact Estimate Provide a general estimate of:

• Expected capital expenditure

• Expected taxable value

• Job creation

• Commercial square footage

• Residential unit count (if applicable)

8. Requested Public Participation (If Applicable)

If requesting public participation, describe:

• Type of participation requested

• Amount or structure requested

• How participation impacts project feasibility – rationale for request

9. Legal and Compliance Information

Provide:

• Certificate of Good Standing (or Certificate of Existence) issued by State for the proposing entity

• Disclosure of litigation or bankruptcy within past 10 years

• Certification of non-collusion

• Addenda acknowledgment (Any addenda that may be issued must be signed and returned with the proposal.)

10. Detailed Financial Pro Forma

Proposers must submit a comprehensive financial pro forma demonstrating project feasibility, investment returns, and public benefit. The pro forma must be submitted in both native Excel format (with all formulas intact) and PDF summary format. Required elements include:

• Complete development budget (hard costs, soft costs, land acquisition)

• Sources and uses of funds with all financing identified

• Stabilized operating pro forma showing revenue, expenses, and NOI

• Investment returns analysis (IRR, cash-on-cash, yield on cost)

• Public benefit analysis (taxable value, tax generation, job creation)

• Development and stabilization timeline

• Sensitivity analysis on key variables

• Documentation of all assumptions with market support

If requesting public participation, proposers must provide two scenarios:

• Scenario A: Project economics WITH requested public participation

• Scenario B: Project feasibility WITHOUT public participation

Both scenarios must include complete pro formas demonstrating the necessity and impact of requested public investment. Detailed pro forma requirements are provided in Attachment E:

Financial Pro Forma Instructions

SECTION VI. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic Submittals (Preferred Method of Delivery):

The Division of Purchasing utilizes the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform via Euna, formerly known as Bonfire. To respond to this solicitation, register through the U3P Euna platform. First-time users must click “Register” and complete the registration process before reviewing and responding to the solicitation. For registration assistance, consult the online knowledge base, review the FAQs, or contact the Bonfire Support Team at support@gobonfire.com.

When submitting an offer electronically through the U3P Euna platform, allow sufficient time to complete all required online forms and upload documents. The solicitation will close at the date and time stated in this RFP. If uploads are still in progress at the closing time, the system will stop the submission process, and the offer will not be received.

Proposals received after the deadline stated in this RFP will not be accepted or considered.

SECTION VII. EVALUATION PROCESS

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, development concept, financial capacity, and alignment with RDA redevelopment objectives.

An evaluation committee of at least three members, each signing a conflict-of-interest disclosure, will assess proposals based on the criteria set forth in this RFP. The Purchasing Agent will first review proposals for responsiveness and compliance. Non-responsive or incomplete proposals may be disqualified.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using the following considerations and qualitative review.

Evaluation Factor Considerations Weight

Experience Successful similar projects 15%

Financial Capacity Ability to execute, financial strength, and timeline to closing

20%

Development Concept Overall quality, feasibility, and consistency of the proposed development concept with the redevelopment objectives described in Section

III.

25%

Commercial Activation State Street presence 15%

Economic Impact Tax generation potential 10%

Requested Participation Proposals requesting public financial participation (e.g., TIF or other subsidy) will be evaluated on: demonstrated financial necessity, reasonableness of the request relative to public benefit, and return on public investment (tax

5% generation vs. participation requested), typically shown via a Scenario A vs. Scenario B comparison. Proposals requiring no public participation are exempt from this criterion and receive full marks by default.

Community Compatibility Integration with surroundings 10%

Scoring Methodology

Each evaluation committee member will independently assign a score from 1 to 5 for each evaluation factor, with 5 representing the highest rating. Each score will be multiplied by the corresponding evaluation weight to determine the weighted score for that factor. Weighted scores will be combined to determine each evaluator's total score.

Rating General Description

5 Exceptional response that substantially exceeds the RFP requirements.

4 Strong response that exceeds the RFP requirements in several meaningful respects.

3 Acceptable response that adequately satisfies the RFP requirements.

2 Response only partially satisfies the RFP requirements or contains notable weaknesses.

1 Response fails to adequately address the criterion or demonstrates significant deficiencies.

Interviews

Short-listed proposers may be invited to present their proposal to a selection committee. The committee may seek clarifications in connection with the evaluation criteria listed above and individual aspects of the submittal.

Selection Outcome

Proposals will be evaluated based on the evaluation factors identified in this RFP. Following evaluation, the RDA may select one of the proposals for further consideration. Selection authorizes the RDA Executive Director or designee to enter into negotiations regarding potential redevelopment terms.

Any proposed transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and approval by the

RDA Board.

SECTION VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

POSTED TIME

The RDA will publicly advertise this solicitation for a period deemed sufficient to obtain competitive redevelopment proposals. All addenda, withdrawals, and clarifications must comply with City Code and Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a.

ADDENDUM TO THE RFP

Any revision to this RFP will be issued as an official addendum to all known recipients and will automatically modify the RFP. Proposers should verify any informal communication with the

Purchasing Agent before relying on it. (City Code §3.10.080(C))

GRAMA

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP are subject to disclosure under the Utah Government

Records Access and Management Act ("GRAMA"), Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.

Proposers who believe that portions of their proposal contain trade secrets or commercial information or nonindividual financial information that may qualify for protection under Utah

Code §63G-2-305(1) or (2) shall clearly identify those portions and submit a written claim of business confidentiality in accordance with Utah Code §63G-2-309.

A claim of business confidentiality shall include:

1. A written claim of business confidentiality; and

2. A concise statement of reasons supporting the claim of business confidentiality.

Marking information as "Protected," "Confidential," or "Proprietary" does not, by itself, establish that the information is exempt from disclosure. The City will determine the classification of records and any applicable disclosure requirements in accordance with GRAMA and Murray City

Code §3.10.040.

RFP PROTESTS

An aggrieved proposer may file a written protest with the City Purchasing Agent under Murray

City Code §3.10.470(B). Protests must be submitted in writing to the City Purchasing Agent.

Protests about this RFP must be submitted within five (5) business days after the RDA has issued its notice to award a contract.

The protest must include the name, mailing address, daytime phone number, date, and signature of the protesting party or its representative. Filing a protest does not automatically stop the procurement process

CANCELLATION

The RDA reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, for good cause when determined to be in the best interests of the RDA. The

RDA may waive or permit the correction of minor informalities, ministerial errors, clerical errors, or other immaterial irregularities that do not impact the substance of a proposal, provide an unfair competitive advantage, prejudice another offeror, or materially affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, scope, or contractual obligations. The RDA will not waive a material requirement of this RFP. A proposal that fails to conform in all material respects to the requirements of the RFP may be rejected as nonresponsive. Any cancellation, rejection, wavier, or correction will be documented in the procurement file as required by the Murray City Code.

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SECTION IX. CONTRACT TERMS

The selected proposer will be required to negotiate and execute redevelopment agreements in consultation with the City Attorney. All agreements must be approved by the RDA Board and executed in accordance with Murray City Code §3.10.660 and Utah Code Title 17C. (§3.10.260).

SECTION X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RIGHT TO REJECT

RDA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate with any proposer, suspend the solicitation, or terminate negotiations at any time prior to execution of final agreements.

SECTION XI. AWARD AND CONTRACT

Proposals will be evaluated based on the evaluation factors identified in this RFP. Following evaluation, the RDA may select one of the proposals for further consideration. Selection authorizes the RDA Executive Director or designee to enter into negotiations regarding potential redevelopment terms.

Any proposed transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and approval by the

RDA Board.

SECTION XII. POST-AWARD ADMINISTRATION

The Purchasing Agent will ensure compliance, maintain records, and conduct audits per

§§3.10.270–.300.

SECTION XIII. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - Electronic Signature Authorization Form

Attachment B - Property Location Map

Attachment C - Parcel Map and Legal Description

Attachment D - Site Utility Maps

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ATTACHMENT #A

Electronic Signature Authority and Execution Clause

Murray City executes contracts through Adobe Sign as its official electronic signature platform. Each proposer must complete the section below to identify the individual authorized to sign any resulting agreement on behalf of the proposing entity.

Authorized Signer Information (required):

• Authorized Signer Name: ___________________________________________

• Title/Position: ___________________________________________

• Email Address for Adobe Sign Execution:

• Phone Number: ___________________________________________

If your company policy does not permit use of electronic signatures, please indicate below:

☐ Our company does not allow use of Adobe Sign or other electronic signature platforms.

Please send contract documents for wet signature to:

• Mailing Contact Name: ___________________________________________

• Mailing Address: ___________________________________________

• Email for Contract Transmission:

All proposers are responsible for ensuring that the contact information provided above is accurate. Failure to provide correct details may delay contract award and execution.