RFP #27-022 132 - 136 Pine Ave Redevelopment

The City of Albany, Georgia, has issued RFP #27-022 for the purchase and adaptive reuse redevelopment of a city-owned commercial building located at 132-136 Pine Avenue. The project involves transitioning a 13,764 square foot building and its 0.34-acre site from its current as-is condition into a code-compliant, economically productive development. Permitted uses include food and beverage, creative office or coworking spaces, experiential retail, arts and entertainment, or approved mixed-use lodging. The selected developer must conduct comprehensive due diligence, including structural and environmental assessments, and coordinate all designs through the local Historic Preservation Commission to maintain the property's historic character while ensuring ADA accessibility and high-quality public realm improvements. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026, and must be submitted as sealed packages containing one original, six physical copies, and a searchable PDF on a USB flash drive. Evaluation is based on the overall value to the property owner and downtown (15%), economic and community impact (10%), and financial offer validation (5%). Required submissions include a bid bond, corporate documentation, and certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplace compliance, and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. The developer is also required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, naming the City of Albany as an additional insured. Primary procurement contact is Ricky Gladney.