Multi-Family Residential Development At 222 E. Cypress Avenue

The City of Monrovia is seeking a qualified development partner to redevelop a 0.75-acre city-owned infill site at 222 E. Cypress Avenue into a mixed-income housing project consisting of approximately 14 units, with a strong emphasis on preserving and integrating a historic Victorian-era residence built around 1892. The selected developer will be responsible for managing all phases of the project, including site planning, design, environmental review under CEQA, entitlements aligned with the draft Planned Development PD-30 standards, financing through tools like Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and the Affordable Housing Program, construction, and long-term property management. Development must comply with California’s Surplus Land Act and adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, requiring that the historic structure be retained in place, repaired rather than replaced where possible, and remain visually prominent from public rights-of-way. A detailed Historic Preservation Plan, prepared by a qualified professional, must include measured drawings, photographic documentation, and a materials schedule, and must receive approval from the City’s Historic Preservation Commission before work begins. The project also mandates the protection of mature on-site trees through a certified Arborist report and Tree Protection Plan. Proposals must demonstrate proven experience in multi-family development on publicly owned land, financial capacity to secure and manage LIHTC and AHSC funding, and the ability to deliver a high-quality, community-sensitive design that respects the historic context. The submission must include audited financial statements, letters of financial support, detailed pro formas, résumés of key personnel, references from comparable projects, a comprehensive project timeline covering predevelopment through stabilization, and, if proposing rentals, a property management plan with resident services. Proposals are evaluated through a best-value trade-off process focusing on development experience (30%), financial feasibility (30%), and project concept and design quality, with weight given to innovation, integration of the historic building, and architectural merit. The solicitation is not subject to FAR clauses, nor does it require federal entity identifiers or socioeconomic certifications; it is a municipal RFP governed by California state laws, prevailing wage requirements, and local ordinances. All submissions must be uploaded electronically via the PlanetBids portal by September 3, 2026, and any addenda will be posted exclusively on that platform. The City retains the right to reject all proposals, negotiate terms, or modify scope during evaluation, ensuring flexibility in achieving the community’s affordable housing and historic preservation goals.