Dobson Site Redevelopment

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) has issued a Request for Interest (RFI) to gather feedback and innovative development proposals for the Dobson Site, a significant 270-acre Community-owned land parcel located along the McKellips Road corridor in Arizona. This site is one of the largest undeveloped contiguous tracts in the Phoenix metropolitan area, strategically positioned near major urban centers including Tempe, Mesa, and Scottsdale, as well as key transportation routes like Loop 101 and Loop 202 freeways, and proximal to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The land is currently partitioned by a planned extension of Dobson Road, with approximately 147 acres available for commercial development on the western side, 38 acres on the eastern side for commercial use, and 80 acres reserved for a future Community-operated gaming facility whose planning will be shaped partly by feedback from this RFI. SRPMIC aims to foster a catalytic, mixed-use destination that will create a new submarket within this rapidly growing region. The RFI invites experienced development teams to submit concept proposals emphasizing collaboration with the pending gaming facility, infrastructure integration—including coordination with Maricopa County on the road extension—and alignment with the Community’s development goals. Although no formal contract or pricing details are established at this stage, the process will inform a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) expected to be released in early 2026. Evaluation of submissions will prioritize factors such as the speed of project impact realization, economic feasibility, developer capacity, quality of design and public amenities, and constructive feedback to improve the RFP process. Special contract requirements focus on tribal employment priorities, mandating a minimum 30% hiring of Preferred Status Applicants (Native Americans and enrolled Community members), quarterly compliance reporting, and adherence to Community procurement policies. While traditional federal contract clauses and pricing structures are not incorporated, the SRPMIC’s procurement is governed by internal policies supporting tribal sovereignty and workforce development. The submission deadline is January 30, 2026, and responses must be concise, submitted in PDF format, and directed to the SRPMIC Purchasing Department for consideration.