BURLEY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A 40 ACRE INDUSTRIAL SITE
April 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Burley Development Authority is requesting proposals for the development of
approximately 40 acres for the purpose of job creation and private investment.
Respondents must propose uses and designs compatible with currently applicable
zoning. The site is located On the South side of 100 South between 125 West and
150 West in Burley, Idaho Assessor’s parcel number RP10S22E360602
(Attachment A).
Water, domestic sewer, electrical service and natural gas are located near the
site. Utilities in any street included in the proposal must be preserved intact or
reconstructed in the same or better capacity at respondents’ expense.
DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The Burley development authority is seeking a proposal that is responsive to but
is not limited to the following development priorities:
1. Maximizing economic impact through job creation and private investment;
2. Create a vibrant project that will last a minimum of 25 years.
3. Pay above average wages for the Cassia/ Minidoka County areas.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Respondents must at minimum provide 70 new jobs over a 5 to 7 year
period.
2. Respondents must construct a building of a minimum of 100,000 ft.² and a
value not less than 150,000,000 million assessed value.
3. Respondents must provide a site plan showing fire department access
around the entire site.
4. Respondents must comply with all applicable planning and zoning
regulations and obtain all construction permits as required by the City of
Burley.
5. Each entity submitting a proposal must demonstrate sufficient financial
resources and professional ability to develop the site in the manner
consistent with their proposal.
6. Name, address, phone number and email of each member of the
management team and identify a primary contact person.
7. Evidence of ability to finance the project including letters of interest and/or
intent from equity sources and lenders.
8. Must designate the type of entity to be in control of the project
development and operation.
9. Background information of the owner, including resumes describing the
relevant experience of all principal members.
10.The property will have future road widening and easements that will have
to be negotiated prior to land being conveyed to the developer.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals may be reviewed by the Burley Development Authority and other city
and state officials as determined by the Burley Development Authority.
1. Consistency with development goals: thoughtful and innovative approach
to addressing the development goals as articulated in the RFP.
2. Financial feasibility: respondents demonstrated financial ability to complete
the project; availability of identifiable funding sources to finance the
project; sufficient revenue to support operating expenses, scheduled
payments and related capital cost, reserve fund contributions and debt
service.
3. Employment impact: creation of construction and permanent on-site jobs
and payroll.
4. Economic impact: projecting expenditures, construction cost annual
operating cost another direct spending that will help spur economic
activity. BDA will also consider the impact that in direct spending that the
project will generate any applicable tax revenue.
5. Development team qualifications: experience, development skills, and
financial resources necessary to complete a high quality project on time
and within budget.
The Burley Development Authority reserves the right to reject all proposals if
proposals do not meet goals or requirements as determined by the BDA. All
submissions must be received not later than 5 PM April 20, 2026. The address for
submission is:
Burley Development Authority
Attn: Mark Mitton, Executive Director
P. O. Box 1090
Burley, ID 83318
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.