Solicitation for Development Partner Proposals for: 26-1220 Ting Park and/or Downtown Holly Springs

The Town of Holly Springs in Wake County, North Carolina is seeking development partners for a comprehensive redevelopment project spanning approximately 13.6 combined acres near the North Main Athletic Complex (Ting Park) and downtown areas. The solicitation covers eight individual sites, including undeveloped lots, a playground, storage areas, park portions, parking lots, and municipal properties. Respondents must submit detailed proposals addressing development concepts, preliminary site plans, project uses, residential unit counts, nonresidential floor area, parking estimates, open space enhancements, and building design. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026, with a question submission deadline of January 9, 2026. The anticipated procurement schedule includes Selection Committee review in April 2026, Town Council selection in June 2026, Memorandum of Understanding execution in August 2026, and development services agreement execution in October 2026. Key evaluation criteria include financial feasibility, maximization of private investment, compliance with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance, and demonstration of financial capacity and project experience.

Proposals must include evidence of financial capacity, comparable project experience, key personnel qualifications, proposed timelines, and required disclosures regarding conflicts of interest, prior judgments, contract compliance, criminal convictions, and debarment status. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the Town has previously invested approximately $20 million in public infrastructure for the North Main Athletic Complex and $10 million in downtown development. The procurement allows for potential Town participation through reimbursement grants for public infrastructure, direct investment in utilities or stormwater, or land conveyance via sale or ground lease. All proposals will become public records subject to North Carolina disclosure laws, and the Town reserves the right to reject any or all responses and terminate discussions at its sole discretion. Although no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation suggests significant potential for private investment and development across multiple municipal sites.