Bid Notice.pdf

This Bid Notice pertains to the City of Santa Clara's solicitation for a mixed-use development project on approximately 4.83 acres of City-owned land located at 900 and 1000 Lafayette Street in downtown Santa Clara, California. The City seeks qualified developers or development teams to participate in a two-step developer selection process for the redevelopment of this site. The project must advance the Downtown Precise Plan's vision for placemaking, downtown vitality, long-term community benefit, and housing production. Prospective developers should demonstrate extensive experience in delivering successful urban infill projects that incorporate robust community amenities, public-private partnerships, long-term ground leases, affordable housing, project financing, strategic commercial leasing, and community engagement strategies. The notice establishes a formal solicitation process with specific submission requirements and evaluation criteria designed to identify the most qualified development team to execute this significant downtown revitalization initiative.

The specific response dates, due dates, site visit schedules, bidder's meetings, and award timelines should be detailed within the full RFP documentation referenced in this notice. Prospective respondents are directed to consult the complete RFP document, which includes a link to the City's Downtown Precise Plan and all associated submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms. The development project will be governed by the City's Downtown Precise Plan regulations and will likely involve long-term ground lease arrangements between the City and the selected developer, with funding and financing structures to be negotiated as part of the selection process.