RFQ # 98-26 Joint Development Opportunity Lynn Garage

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualified development firms for a Joint Development Opportunity at the Lynn Garage in Lynn, Massachusetts. This project is part of a transit-oriented development mission to leverage real property assets to increase ridership, generate recurring income, and support regional housing and economic development goals. The procurement is structured as a two-stage process, with the current phase focusing on a qualification process to create a shortlist of respondents. Qualified firms will then proceed to Stage 2, which will require a full development proposal including project design, a preliminary budget, a financial plan, and an oral presentation. Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) are due by December 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the COMMBUYS portal. Evaluation is based on relevant experience with mixed-use and public-private projects, financial capacity, past performance, and a project vision statement. Respondents must provide several certifications, including Form C regarding debarment and suspension, as well as non-disclosure and security agreements (Forms E and F). All proposed improvements must comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Architectural Access Board Regulations. The MBTA expects to notify the shortlist in January 2027 and issue the Stage 2 RFP in March 2027.