Disposition of Town-Owned Property for Housing Development Under M. G. L. c. 30B Lot A Mendon Street

The Town of Hopedale, Massachusetts, through its Select Board, is seeking qualified developers to purchase and develop approximately 31.36 acres of town-owned property located along Mendon Street (Route 16) and Hill Street. This procurement is conducted under M.G.L. c. 30B and targets mixed-income housing development with a minimum requirement of 25% affordable units under M.G.L. c. 40B. Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal including a conceptual site plan addressing layout, density, circulation, and utilities, demonstrating their capacity in mixed-income housing development. The evaluation will be based on both non-price and price criteria, with the Town conducting developer interviews to select a preferred developer. An optional site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14th at 12:00 p.m., with proposal submissions due Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00 a.m. Submissions must include one hard copy and one digital copy on a USB thumb drive, delivered to the Town Administrator's Office at 54 Mendon Street, Suite 10, Hopedale, MA 01747.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The Town is open to zoning flexibility, including potential zoning changes or overlay districts, subject to Town Meeting approval and Massachusetts Attorney General review. Preferred development features include 30-40% affordable units, energy-efficient and sustainable design, natural buffer maintenance, and infrastructure contributions. The developer will be responsible for obtaining all required State approvals, including a Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. c. 40B, with property title transfer occurring only after permit issuance and appeal period expiration. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the Town is amenable to creative purchase and sale agreement structures that incorporate phasing, conditional development milestones, and infrastructure commitments. The property conveyance is contingent upon the developer successfully obtaining necessary approvals and demonstrating financial capacity to complete the proposed housing development project.