Request for Proposals for Development of 710 Hamilton St. Redwood City, CA

The County of San Mateo’s Department of Housing is soliciting qualified developer teams to design, build, and operate a mixed‑income affordable‑housing project on a 20,500‑sq‑ft county‑owned parcel at 710 Hamilton St., Redwood City. The County will retain land ownership and will contribute up to 80 % of development costs, seeking a long‑term ground lease with the selected developer who will secure construction financing, construct the project, and manage the property for a five‑year term. Proposals must demonstrate experience with affordable, deed‑restricted housing, financing structures, and public‑employee preference programs. The RFP includes a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal webinar, a question deadline, and a firm submission deadline of 4 PM on November 6, 2026. Evaluation will consider project concept, site design, financing approach, county investment return, resident needs, outreach, marketing, and developer capacity. • Location: 710 Hamilton St., Redwood City, CA (≈20,500 sf) • Scope: Design, construction, financing, operation of low‑, moderate‑ and middle‑income units with a public‑employee preference • County contribution: Up to 80 % of total development costs; pre‑development loan up to $250,000 • Contract term: 5 years under a ground‑lease arrangement • Key dates: RFP release 9/3/26, pre‑proposal meeting 9/17/26, questions due 9/25/26, proposal due 11/6/26, award 1/26/27 • Required qualifications: Proven affordable‑housing delivery, financial capacity, experience with public‑sector employee housing, property management capability • Evaluation criteria: Concept, design, cost‑effectiveness, financing, county investment return, resident needs, outreach, marketing, developer/team experience.