Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lease of Property

Location:	Idaho
Posted:	May 24, 2026
Due:	Jun 24, 2026
Agency:	City of Twin Falls
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
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THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Lease of Property – Undeveloped Lots

244 Railroad Avenue and 251 Maxwell Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho

The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Twin Falls, Idaho (Agency) is pleased to announce the

lease of all or a portion of the real property owned by Agency as indicated:

Entire Parcel RPT4401001018A = 244 Railroad Avenue (Lots 18 & 19, Block 1), 0.23 ac.; and

approximately 16,257.28 SF of the Easternmost portion of Parcel RPT4401001036A = 251

Maxwell Ave (Lots 36-38+/-, Block 1), 0.37 ac. (hereinafter the “Premises”) (Attachment 1).

In accordance with Idaho Code § 50-2011, the Agency invites the public to submit lease proposals

for the Premises in conformance with this request for proposals (RFP), pertinent zoning

regulations, and the Urban Renewal Plan for the Old Towne-2 Urban Renewal Project, adopted

in 2023 (the “Urban Renewal Plan”). The Agency also requests public comment on the proposed

lease of the Premises to Tenant per the terms of the Lease Agreement (Attachment 2).

The Premises are currently undeveloped dirt and/or gravel lots. The Agency seeks proposals for

use of the property for outdoor storage and parking, in compliance with City of Twin Falls zoning

regulations. The Agency will consider limited improvements to the Premises including site

grading, gravel, and fencing.

The Agency will consider all responses to this RFP before making a final decision as to the

selection of the lessee of the Premises. The Agency will negotiate with the selected proposal

leading to the execution of a commercial lease agreement with a Tenant as the selected lessee

for the Premises.

Critical standard terms under the negotiated Lease Agreement will include:

• Permitted uses of outdoor storage and parking, as permitted in the IND2 zone.

• An initial term of 12 months.

• Option to extend the initial term for periods of 12 months each until the lease is

terminated.

• A monthly base rent in alignment with comparable properties and current economic

market conditions.

• A termination clause allowing either party to terminate for any reason without penalty or

further liability on 60 days’ prior written notice.

1. Submittal Requirements

Each proposer shall:

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

• Submit a cover letter which outlines the relevant details of the proposed lease,

including, but not limited to, type of use of the Premises, anticipated improvements,

and monthly rent amount;

• Provide financial information demonstrating the ability to pay rent;

• Be prepared to execute a commercial lease agreement within thirty (30) days of

selection; and

• Execute release documents as attached (Attachment 3) at time of submission of

proposal.

One copy of the completed proposal, including the executed release documents, should be

submitted to the Agency:

In person:

Shawn Barigar

Urban Renewal Agency

203 Main Avenue East- 3rd Floor

Twin Falls, ID 83301

By US Mail:

Shawn Barigar

Urban Renewal Agency

P.O. Box 1907

Twin Falls, ID 83303-1907

By E-mail:

E-mail delivery will also be accepted at sbarigar@tfid.org

All proposals shall be clearly marked with “The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Twin

Falls – Property Lease Proposal.” Project proposals may be received at any time during

regular business hours (8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except

holidays). The proposals shall be received in the office or by e-mail or postmarked by 5:00

p.m. on the date specified below.

The Agency reserves the right to reject any and all proposals submitted, or to waive any

minor formalities of this request if, in the judgment of the Chair, the interest of the Agency

would be served.

2. Agency Selection Criteria: The Agency will select the preferred lease proposal based on the

following criteria:

• How the proposed development meets the Agency’s goals and objectives as outlined

below:

• Amount of Annual Base Rent;

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

• Use of the leased Premises; and

• Financial ability to pay the Annual Base Rent.

3. Target Dates and Timelines:

• Notice published and RFP issued May 23 and May 28, 2026.

• Proposals due to the Agency June 23, 2026.

• Review of proposals by Agency July 20, 2026.

• Execution of Lease Agreement July 31, 2026.

4. Other Information: All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to the Agency

Executive Director, Shawn Barigar by calling 208-735-7240 or email sbarigar@tfid.org.

Written responses from the Agency will be provided and deemed official responses.

5. Agency Discretion and Authority: The Agency may accept such proposals as it deems to be

in the public interest and furtherance of the purposes of the Idaho Urban Renewal Law,

chapter 20, title 50, Idaho Code, as amended, the Urban Renewal Plan, or it may proceed

with further selection processes, or it may reject any and all submissions. The Agency will

determine from the information submitted in the responses, the most qualified respondent

as evaluated under the criteria set forth herein. Final selection will be made by the Agency

Board.

The issuance of the RFP and the receipt and evaluation of submissions does not obligate

the Agency to select a proposal and/or enter into a lease agreement. Submissions do not

constitute business terms under any eventual lease agreement. The Agency will not pay

costs incurred in responding to this RFP. The Agency may cancel this process at any time

prior to the execution of a lease agreement without liability.

6. Public Nature of all Submissions

This RFP is a public process. Therefore, information collected under the RFP is of public

record. The information that is received by the Agency may be subject to disclosure under

the Idaho Public Records Law. With the potential exception of some credit data, it is

anticipated submissions to this RFP will contain little or no material that is exempt from

disclosure under the Idaho Public Records Law. Any questions regarding the applicability of

the Public Records Law should be addressed by your own legal counsel PRIOR TO

SUBMISSION. Any proprietary or otherwise sensitive information contained in or with any

proposals may be subject to potential disclosure.

Accordingly, RFP Respondents should take the following steps with respect to any

information believed to be exempt from disclosure or confidential: On any items submitted

with the RFP that the Respondent believes are exempt from disclosure under the Idaho

Public Records Law, clearly mark the upper right corner of each page of any such document

or material with the word “Exempt”. This does not mean the document qualifies under the

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

legal definition of eligibility, but the Agency will evaluate the request to make the

document/page exempt if the content meets the legal requirement otherwise the

document will be considered public.

The Agency’s disclosure of documents or any portion of a document submitted and marked

as exempt from disclosure under the Idaho Public Records Law may depend upon official or

judicial determinations made pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Law.

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ATTACHMENT 1

(Map of the Premises)

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	Request for Proposal (RFP) for Lease of Property
Category:	Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Twin Falls
Status:	Open