MAIN STREET MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Town of Payson, Arizona, is soliciting proposals through RFP-2026-004 for a transformative mixed-use development project focused on revitalizing a 1.52-acre parcel along Main Street, serving as the centerpiece of the downtown corridor. This development aims to enhance Payson's identity as a vibrant, walkable regional hub by integrating residential, retail, dining, and public gathering spaces while improving connectivity to natural features such as American Gulch. The project must align with local zoning (C-3), historic Main Street design guidelines, and sustainability principles, including green building practices and stormwater management. Key deliverables include conceptual site plans, architectural renderings, detailed financial models demonstrating economic feasibility, and a comprehensive community engagement strategy. The Town seeks a collaborative development partner with proven experience in mixed-use urban projects who can balance creativity, market viability, architectural excellence, and public benefit. Proposal evaluations will consider multiple factors without assigned numeric weightings, emphasizing design quality, economic feasibility, developer qualifications, project delivery approach, and overall public benefit, particularly community amenities and enhancement of adjacent natural areas. The award will be made on a trade-off basis to the most advantageous proposal, giving the Town discretion beyond just price. The contractual framework is a negotiated Development and Disposition Agreement with performance governed by a development schedule outlined in Exhibit C, including an escrow-based closing process at the project site. Certifications required of proposers address non-collusion, non-discrimination, financial stability, and ethical compliance, with no security clearance or socioeconomic status requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically exclusively via the Town’s OpenGov eProcurement Portal by May 14, 2026. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities are clearly delineated to ensure compliance with local laws, codes, and design standards prior to closing, underscoring the project's alignment with Payson’s urban revitalization goals while maintaining its historic and community character.