Request for Proposals – 220 Old Common Road, Lancaster

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), is seeking a qualified developer to purchase and redevelop a 72‑acre former state‑owned industrial school campus at 220 Old Common Road, Lancaster, MA. The developer must acquire the property, submit a comprehensive development proposal, and deliver a mixed‑use, walkable neighborhood that meets affordability, historic‑preservation, sustainability, and Access‑and‑Opportunity requirements. A $35,000 deposit check is required by the proposal deadline, and the selected developer will sign a Purchase & Sale Agreement and must close within 18 months, with a 30‑month reversion clause. • Scope: acquisition of the parcel, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, new residential construction (minimum 288 units, up to 386 units with zoning amendment), provision of at‑least 17.5 % affordable housing, compliance with historic‑preservation standards, sustainability and Access‑and‑Opportunity plans. • Deliverables: full Development Proposal, Financial Information (including pro‑forma), Summary & Fiscal Impact Workbook, and required forms (Cover Sheet, Deposit Cover Sheet, etc.). • Key Requirements: $35,000 certified deposit, electronic submission via BidExpress, adherence to timelines (site visits Oct 7 & Oct 22, questions due Oct 22, proposal due Nov 19), and ability to finance purchase and complete redevelopment. • Constraints: multiple environmental easements (gas line, wetlands, cemetery), historic‑preservation covenants, and a reversion clause if housing use is not maintained. • Evaluation focuses on speed to production, policy‑goal achievement, and total financial consideration after any Commonwealth subsidies.