RFQ # 98-26 Joint Development Opportunity Lynn Garage

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued RFQ 98-26 to identify a qualified development partner for a Joint Development Opportunity at the Lynn Garage site in Lynn, Massachusetts. This project is part of a transit-oriented development mission intended to increase ridership, generate recurring income, and support regional housing and economic development goals. The procurement is structured in two stages, with the current phase requiring the submission of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by December 16, 2026, via the COMMBUYS portal. The MBTA will evaluate these submissions based on legal and administrative requirements and qualitative factors to create a shortlist of respondents for Stage 2, which will involve full development proposals, financial plans, and oral presentations. Qualified respondents must provide comprehensive documentation, including a project vision statement, evidence of financial capacity, and detailed firm experience. Mandatory certifications include Form C regarding debarment and responsibility, Form D for conflict of interest, and Forms E and F concerning security-sensitive information and non-disclosure. 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 evaluation process is strictly pass/fail for administrative certifications, and the MBTA reserves the right to disqualify any respondent with unmitigated organizational conflicts of interest.