RFP P50714 Lindbergh Center Transit Oriented Development Project

The Lindbergh Center Transit Oriented Development Project, issued as RFP P50714 by MARTA, seeks qualified development firms to design, finance, build, operate, and maintain a mixed-use residential and commercial community across three non-contiguous parcels near Lindbergh Station in Atlanta, Georgia. The project emphasizes sustainable, pedestrian-friendly development aligned with MARTA’s TOD guidelines, with a development timeline of approximately 30 months and a contract duration of up to 99 years from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The solicitation encourages innovative proposals that incorporate community integration, environmental sustainability, and compliance with federal and local regulations. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on September 18, 2025, a question deadline of October 2, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of November 10, 2025. Proposals must be submitted in sealed volumes, with separate technical and financial packages, and include comprehensive forms certifying compliance with federal debarment, lobbying, and employment laws, as well as demonstrating disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals of 25%. The project’s scope involves creating a transit-oriented, environmentally sustainable community, with detailed requirements for key personnel experience, community engagement, and adherence to federal standards such as Buy America, Davis-Bacon, and civil rights laws. The contract incorporates extensive federal regulations, including FTA Circular 4220.1F, 2 CFR Part 200, and 49 CFR parts related to nondiscrimination, DBE participation, and audit requirements, which flow down to all subcontractors. The procurement process employs a best value evaluation approach, considering organizational capacity, project management, financial stability, and project concept, with MARTA reserving the right to negotiate and award a single or multiple development agreements subject to Board approval. The contract emphasizes confidentiality, civil rights compliance, and strict adherence to federal and local laws, with detailed provisions for project oversight, quality assurance, and contractor responsibilities. Overall, the project aims to foster a vibrant, transit-centric community that supports sustainable growth and equitable development in the Atlanta area.