ATT E1 RFP-13DMD-2026-1

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the Indiana Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) for the disposition and redevelopment of 834 E. Westfield Blvd, the former Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32 located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified developers and redevelopment entities interested in acquiring and redeveloping the property. The document outlines the city's vision for transforming the vacant fire station into a productive community asset while addressing neighborhood needs and generating economic development. Interested parties were required to submit formal proposals by the specified deadline, with evaluation based on criteria including project feasibility, community benefit, financial capability, and alignment with municipal redevelopment goals. The RFP process included site visits and informational sessions to allow prospective bidders to assess the property condition and project potential.

The RFP establishes specific evaluation criteria and scoring metrics for assessing proposal quality and developer qualifications. Pricing and financial terms are presented within each individual proposal submission, with the city selecting the proposal deemed most advantageous to the municipality considering both financial and non-financial factors. The property disposition is being conducted under Indiana law and DMD authority to facilitate neighborhood revitalization and productive reuse of city-owned real estate. No specific incumbent is referenced as this represents a new opportunity for property redevelopment. Funding for the selected project would be the responsibility of the awarded developer, with potential access to public incentive programs subject to project characteristics and municipal policies.