Miner's Motel 18740 Hwy 108 Surplus

Tuolumne County is seeking an experienced development partner through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to acquire, rehabilitate, and operate the County-owned Miner's Motel property located at 18740 State Highway 108 in Jamestown, California. The primary objective is to transform the 1.18-acre site into a permanent affordable housing community serving individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on those exiting encampments and experiencing chronic housing instability. The selected proposer will develop a 100% affordable housing project restricted to households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), operating under a Housing First, low-barrier service model. Evaluation criteria will include Project Feasibility & Readiness (30%), Affordability & Population Targeting (25%), Supportive Services Integration (20%), Financial Capacity & Leverage (15%), and Organizational Experience, Performance & Compliance (10%). The project requires a comprehensive development plan, operating model, services plan, and financial pro formas. A property tour is scheduled for October 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and interested parties have 60 calendar days from October 7, 2025, to submit a written notice of interest, followed by a 90-day good faith negotiation period.

The procurement is specifically targeting Housing Sponsors as defined under Health and Safety Code Section 50074, with priority given to entities eligible to operate the property under the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Grant Program Round 3 Lookback Disbursement. The project was initially funded through a $6,254,250 ERF award effective from October 16, 2023, through March 31, 2027, with funds to be obligated by June 30, 2025, and fully expended by June 30, 2026. The development must coordinate with County departments and community partners to provide on-site services, behavioral health connections, and tenancy support. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves the rehabilitation of a fifteen-room hotel with a caretaker's residence and an attached three-unit motel, totaling approximately 8,883 square feet of potential housing space. The County anticipates that ERF Round 3 Lookback resources may be available to support rehabilitation and affordable housing costs, subject to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approval and program requirements.