RFP/Q - Downtown Development Opportunity at 625 and 637 3rd Street

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking a qualified developer to purchase or lease a 0.66‑acre downtown site (currently a three‑story municipal garage) and deliver a mixed‑use redevelopment that may include residential units, retail, office, and other community‑oriented uses. The scope calls for the applicant to submit a development vision, financial capacity, and a pro‑forma, after which the City will negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement. The project must satisfy affordable‑housing requirements (minimum 15 % of units if ≥10 units are built) and replace approximately 75 public parking spaces, with the option to propose alternative mobility solutions. An Infill Infrastructure Grant of up to $9.53 M is available for residential‑inclined proposals. • Sale or lease of the existing garage site and delivery of a transformative mixed‑use development. • Mandatory inclusion of ≥15 % affordable housing when 10+ units are built, and replacement of ~75 parking spaces. • Potential public‑grant funding of up to $9.53 M (IIG‑C) for residential components; developer must provide purchase/lease terms and a full development pro‑forma.