Birds of a Feather Lot Project

The City of Dodge City, Kansas is requesting development proposals for the purchase and development of the former Birds of a Feather property at 314 West Spruce Street, with proposals due June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Ryan Reid, Director of Administration.

The approximately 16,552-square-foot property sits within an expanded Heritage Star Bond district and existing Neighborhood Revitalization Program district in historic downtown Dodge City, adjacent to a planned 55-room Hilton Outset Hotel and within walking distance of Boot Hill Museum. The City seeks commercial or mixed-use development proposals. The property will be sold as-is without City funding for purchase; developers may utilize special assessments, Historic Tax Credits, state or local incentives, and other development-financing tools. Developers must demonstrate ability to commence construction within six months of closing and complete the project within a negotiated timeframe; any property not fully developed after three years reverts to the City. Preference will be given to the proposal demonstrating the highest potential for sales tax generation over ten and twenty-year periods.

The evaluation framework awards points for professional qualifications (20 points), purchase price offering (20 points), development approach and construction capability (30 points), and outreach efforts including small business participation (30 points). Developers must submit a 10% good faith deposit in escrow with proposals and provide a ten-year operating pro forma, estimated property value, and detailed financial capacity documentation.

The City purchased the property in 2025 for $100,000 and spent an additional $35,000 on demolition. All submissions become City property and must comply with Freedom of Information Act requirements regarding proprietary information protection.