City of Baraboo Request for Proposals for Development Services - Baraboo Civic Center Redevelopment 2026
City of BarabooCity · Baraboo, WI- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Patrick Cannon
- (608) 355-7390
The 30-second brief
The City of Baraboo and the Baraboo Economic Development Commission are seeking written proposals for comprehensive development services for the reuse and redevelopment of the City-owned Baraboo Civic Center property located at 124 Second St. in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin. The project encompasses a 2.6-acre site including the three-story, 52,903 sq. ft. historic former high school building, parking lots, and a 0.15-acre veterans' park within TID #8. Services include developing a redevelopment plan and construction concept (with potential uses such as multifamily housing, senior housing, retail, office, community center, and parking), creating a financing plan utilizing historic preservation or other tax credits and private investment, preparing an operational plan, and managing all phases of development and contracting. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026, with written questions due by October 2, 2026. Submissions require a letter of interest, qualifications, alignment with community goals, integration with existing downtown uses, financial feasibility, previous redevelopment experience, organizational structure, sustainability measures, litigation disclosure, default history, references, and a project timeline.
Alignment With Community Goals (30 Points), Integration with Existing Downtown Uses (20 Points), Financial Feasibility (20 Points), Previous Re-Development and/or Developer Consulting Experience (15 Points), Sustainability Measures (10 Points), Organizational Structure and Profile of Principals and Key Staff (5 Points), Litigation (Mandatory), Previous Default (Mandatory), References (Mandatory), Timeline (Mandatory)
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Summary
The City of Baraboo and the Baraboo Economic Development Commission are seeking written proposals for comprehensive development services for the reuse and redevelopment of the City-owned Baraboo Civic Center property located at 124 Second St. in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin.
The project encompasses a 2.6-acre site including the three-story, 52,903 sq. ft. historic former high school building, parking lots, and a 0.15-acre veterans' park within TID #8. Services include developing a redevelopment plan and construction concept (with potential uses such as multifamily housing, senior housing, retail, office, community center, and parking), creating a financing plan utilizing historic preservation or other tax credits and private investment, preparing an operational plan, and managing all phases of development and contracting. Submission deadline is October 15, 2026, with written questions due by October 2, 2026. Submissions require a letter of interest, qualifications, alignment with community goals, integration with existing downtown uses, financial feasibility, previous redevelopment experience, organizational structure, sustainability measures, litigation disclosure, default history, references, and a project timeline.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Alignment With Community Goals (30 Points), Integration with Existing Downtown Uses (20 Points), Financial Feasibility (20 Points), Previous Re-Development and/or Developer Consulting Experience (15 Points), Sustainability Measures (10 Points), Organizational Structure and Profile of Principals and Key Staff (5 Points), Litigation (Mandatory), Previous Default (Mandatory), References (Mandatory), Timeline (Mandatory)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Letter of Interest
- Respondent's Qualifications
- Alignment with community goals narrative
- Integration with existing downtown uses description
- Financial feasibility and capital stack account
- Previous re-development experience project info
- Organizational structure and profile of principals/key staff
- Sustainability measures description
- Litigation disclosure statement
- Previous default disclosure statement
- References
- Timeline for duration
- Submit to
- Civic Center Redevelopment Proposal, c/o Baraboo Community Development Authority, 101 South Blvd., Baraboo, WI 53913
- Scope location
- Baraboo, WI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Baraboo?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Civic Center Redevelopment Proposal, c/o Baraboo Community Development Authority, 101 South Blvd., Baraboo, WI 53913. For questions, contact Patrick Cannon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Baraboo in WI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Patrick Cannon at (608) 355-7390. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Alignment With Community Goals (30 Points), Integration with Existing Downtown Uses (20 Points), Financial Feasibility (20 Points), Previous Re-Development and/or Developer Consulting Experience (15 P..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Baraboo?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Interest, Respondent's Qualifications, alignment with community goals narrative, integration with existing downtown uses description, financial feasibility and capital stack account, previou. Review the full document from City of Baraboo for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baraboo, WI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.