RFQ Mixed-Use Development of City-Owned Land-Blount & Gillespie Site

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jun 30, 2026
Due:	Jul 8, 2026
Agency:	City of Fayetteville
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	Reference number: COF1516995
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NC | COF1516995 | MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE | RFQ

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY-OWNED LAND — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE

RFQ No. COF1516995

DATE ISSUED: May 1, 2026

RFQ RESPONSES DUE: July 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET

FUNDING SOURCE: Local

ISSUED BY: City of Fayetteville, North Carolina

PRIMARY CONTACT: Kim Toon, CLGPO, Purchasing Manager

kimberlytoon@fayettevillenc.gov

(910) 433-1942

OFFERORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RETURN THIS FORM.

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NC | COF1516995 | MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE | RFQ

A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM — City Manager, City of Fayetteville

The City of Fayetteville is fully committed to providing Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and small

businesses an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of City contracting, including but not limited to

participation in the procurement of contracts relating to construction, professional services, equipment, supplies,

and improvements to facilities throughout the City.

It is the policy of the City to prohibit discrimination against any person or business in pursuit of these

opportunities on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability, and to conduct its

contracting and purchasing programs so as to prevent such discrimination. The City is committed to following

all applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to procurement practices.

Small Business Participation Commitment

The City will actively seek and identify qualified small businesses, including SLBEs, and offer them the

opportunity to participate in the procurement of contracts for all City purchasing and service contracts as well

as construction and repair contracts. The City aspires to spend 40% of its eligible contract dollars with small

local suppliers and contractors.

Small Business Enterprise Program

The City's Charter has been amended by the General Assembly (H.B. 198) to establish a small business

enterprise program to promote the development of small local businesses. The City is authorized to establish

bid and proposal specifications that include measures to enhance participation by small business enterprises

located in Cumberland and Hoke Counties, including:

• Arranging solicitations, specifications, and contract requirements to facilitate small business

participation

• Providing technical assistance and capacity building programs

• Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and opportunities

• Implementing outreach programs to identify and engage qualified small businesses

• Offering supportive services to help small businesses compete effectively

• Ensuring prompt payment to subcontractors

• Simplifying bonding and insurance requirements where appropriate

Federal and State-Funded Projects — Important Notice

In accordance with state directive following the U.S. Department of Transportation's October 3, 2025 Interim

Final Rule to 49 CFR Part 26:

For Federally-Funded Contracts:

• No DBE goals may be established for federally-funded contracts until further guidance is provided by

the state

• All existing DBE certifications are in suspended status pending Unified Certification Program (UCP)

reevaluation under new individualized disadvantage standards

• Firms are not required to submit DBE participation commitments at this time

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NC | COF1516995 | MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE | RFQ

For State-Funded Contracts:

• No MB/WBE goals may be established for state-funded contracts until further guidance is provided by

the state

The City will continue to facilitate participation by all qualified small businesses through the measures listed

above and will resume DBE and MB/WBE program activities once the state provides further guidance.

Equal Opportunity for All

The City is committed to:

• Providing equal access to contracting opportunities for all qualified businesses

• Removing barriers to small business participation

• Supporting economic development and capacity building in our community

• Ensuring fair and open competition in all procurements

• Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements

• Supporting diversity in our supplier and contractor base

For more information or questions about the SLBE policy, please contact the Purchasing Division at (910) 433-

1942.

Sincerely,

Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM

City Manager, City of Fayetteville

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NC | COF1516995 | MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE | RFQ

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-267 and 160A-268, the City of Fayetteville is soliciting Statements of Qualifications

from qualified real estate development teams for the development and disposition of City-owned property

described below. Responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM ET, July 1, 2026:

Mixed-Use Development of City-Owned Land — Blount & Gillespie Site

Responses will be received by the City of Fayetteville and will remain open until 3:00 PM ET, July 1, 2026.

Respondents may also mail submissions to the City Purchasing Office, Attn: Kim Toon, CLGPO, 433 Hay

Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, or deliver in person or by express mail to the same address. Emails may be

submitted to kimberlytoon@fayettevillenc.gov.

The advertisement for this RFQ was published at least seven (7) full days before the due date in a newspaper

of general circulation and/or electronically in accordance with G.S. 143-129(b).

Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be obtained in the Purchasing Office of the City of Fayetteville,

2nd floor, City Hall, 433 Hay Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00

p.m., Monday through Friday, or by email request to kimberlytoon@fayettevillenc.gov.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive informalities in any submission where

such waiver is in the best interest of the City, taking into consideration experience, financial capacity,

development approach, and the factors outlined herein.

City of Fayetteville

Kim Toon, CLGPO — Purchasing Manager

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, NC | COF1516995 | MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT — BLOUNT & GILLESPIE SITE | RFQ

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Small Business Participation Commitment..................................................................................................... 2

Small Business Enterprise Program ................................................................................................................ 2

Federal and State-Funded Projects — Important Notice................................................................................. 2

Equal Opportunity for All ............................................................................................................................... 3

SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 8

1.2 Solicitation Process .................................................................................................................................. 9

1.3 Solicitation Schedule................................................................................................................................ 9

1.4 Pre-Response Conference ...................................................................................................................... 10

1.5 Vendor Registration ............................................................................................................................... 10

SECTION 2: PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES.................................................................... 11

2.1 Project Background ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.2 Project Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Design Parameters.................................................................................................................................. 11

2.3.1 Public Open Space .......................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.2 Private Development ....................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.3 E.E. Smith House ............................................................................................................................ 12

SECTION 3: REGIONAL CONTEXT ............................................................................................................ 13

3.1 Market Context....................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2 Expanding Downtown Fayetteville ........................................................................................................ 13

SECTION 4: DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY.......................................................................................... 14

4.1 Site Description ...................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.1 Rezoning ......................................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.2 Environmental ................................................................................................................................. 14

4.1.3 Additional Due Diligence................................................................................................................ 14

4.2 Current Ownership ................................................................................................................................. 14

4.2.1 Site Recombination ......................................................................................................................... 14

4.3 Project Funding and Financing .............................................................................................................. 15

4.3.1 Potential Financing Tools................................................................................................................ 15

SECTION 5: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 16

5.1 Procurement Process .............................................................................................................................. 16

5.1.1 Pre-Response Conference ............................................................................................................... 16

5.1.2 Questions and Answers ................................................................................................................... 16

5.1.3 Acknowledgement of Amendments ................................................................................................ 16

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