Request for Qualifications for Private Development Partner

The Talent Urban Renewal Agency (TURA) and the City of Talent, Oregon, are issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a private development partner to redevelop a 4.2-acre Gateway Site located at the southwest corner of West Valley View Road and South Pacific Highway in Jackson County. The procurement seeks development teams capable of creating a mixed-use project primarily focused on medium and higher density housing, with a strong preference for homes affordable to households earning 80-120% of Area Median Income. Evaluation criteria will include housing affordability, commercial development potential, environmental sustainability, urban design, and development experience. The project involves creating a gateway development that supports economic development and community resilience in the aftermath of the 2020 Almeda Fire. Responses are due by 5:00 PM PST on November 14, 2025, with both hard copy and electronic submissions required. The site is zoned Highway Central Business (CBH) and located in a Climate Friendly Area, offering flexibility in land use and development standards. The development may also include a public-private partnership food business incubator.

TURA is offering several financial incentives to support the development, including land value write-downs, potential involvement in a Housing Project Revolving Loan authorized under Senate Bill 1537, and System Development Charge deferrals. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified development teams with demonstrated experience in mixed-use and affordable housing projects. The site's post-wildfire context suggests a preference for developers with experience in community rebuilding and resilient design. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. Although a precise award value is not specified, the 4.2-acre mixed-use development scope implies a significant investment opportunity. Developers should be prepared to provide comprehensive details about their financial capacity, previous project successes, and approach to creating an integrated housing and commercial development that meets the community's economic and social needs.