Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Florence Mill Redevelopment

The Town of Forest City, North Carolina is seeking highly qualified real estate development firms to submit their qualifications for rehabilitating the historic Florence Mill in Sampson County. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) represents a significant opportunity to rehabilitate and repurpose a key piece of the town's heritage. The RFQ is focused on soliciting qualifications from firms with successful experience in rehabilitating historic mills and collaborating with public entities. The RFQ period began on July 8, 2024 and was reissued with an addendum on August 2, 2024, with the final deadline for submissions on September 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST. Submissions must be made electronically to the Town Planner, Preston Janco. The RFQ does not provide details on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources, or contract amounts, but it does indicate the Town is open to proposals incorporating sustainable energy solutions and exploring options to ensure sufficient parking for the project.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFQ also does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges. The focus of the RFQ is on soliciting qualifications from real estate development firms capable of rehabilitating the Florence Mill and collaborating with the Town of Forest City to achieve its redevelopment goals for this historic asset.