City of Hendersonville RFP Downtown Hotel Development 2025
City of HendersonvilleCity · Hendersonville, NC- Due
- Feb 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 15, 2025
- Primary contact
- Brian Pahle
The 30-second brief
The City of Hendersonville is seeking proposals from experienced development teams for the redevelopment of the Dogwood Parking Lot site into a downtown hotel. The RFP outlines the opportunity, market overview, and submission requirements for potential developers.
Conceptual plans for hotel development, design schematics, development assumptions, financial assumptions, site acquisition price, development budget, expected amounts and sources of debt and equity, expected average daily rate, occupancy rate, venue rental fee and commercial rents, development team information, management team information, experience and references, and disclosures.
Qualifications and experience of the development team, experience of the hotel management partner, quality of the proposed building design and its fit with the surrounding downtown fabric, demonstrated ability to secure funding, and list of active development projects and demonstration of current capacity.
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Summary
The City of Hendersonville is seeking proposals from experienced development teams for the redevelopment of the Dogwood Parking Lot site into a downtown hotel. The RFP outlines the opportunity, market overview, and submission requirements for potential developers.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualifications and experience of the development team, experience of the hotel management partner, quality of the proposed building design and its fit with the surrounding downtown fabric, demonstrated ability to secure funding, and list of active development projects and demonstration of current capacity.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Conceptual plans for hotel development
- Design schematics
- Development assumptions
- Financial assumptions
- Site acquisition price
- Development budget
- Expected amounts and sources of debt and equity
- Expected average daily rate
- Occupancy rate
- Venue rental fee and commercial rents
- Development team information
- Management team information
- Experience and references
- Disclosures
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A (Massing and site test fits), Attachment B (2025 appraisal)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Hendersonville, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Hendersonville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian Pahle.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Hendersonville in NC, 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 Brian Pahle. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Conceptual plans for hotel development, design schematics, development assumptions, financial assumptions, site acquisition price, development budget, expected amounts and sources of debt and equity, expected average daily rate, occupancy rate, venue rental fee and commercial rents, development team. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Qualifications and experience of the development team, experience of the hotel management partner, quality of the proposed building design and its fit with the surrounding downtown fabric, demonstrate..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Hendersonville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Hendersonville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Hendersonville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Attachment A (Massing and site test fits), Attachment B (2025 appraisal). Review the full document from City of Hendersonville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hendersonville, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.