City of Lowell RFP 26-20 41 Hurd Street Redevelopment
City of LowellCity · Lowell, MA- Due
- Nov 25, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2025
- Primary contact
- P. Michael Vaughn
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Lowell is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase and mixed-use development of the property located at 41 Hurd Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. The property is a 57,013+/- square foot lot containing the former Lowell District Court building. The RFP outlines requirements for development, submission procedures, selection criteria, and includes appendices with relevant legal and financial information. The goal is to encourage residential development and activate the downtown area.
Proposal contents including deposit check, Letter of transmittal, Proposal cover sheet, Developer information, Conceptual development and design plan, And financial information.
Conformity and compatibility with RFP provisions, financial feasibility, level of inclusion of minority-owned and women-owned businesses, relevant experience of proposer's team, impacts upon and benefits to the surrounding community, overall benefits to the City of Lowell, ability to perform successfully and acquire/complete construction, and degree to which proposals preserve architectural character.
SUMMARY
The City of Lowell is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase and mixed-use development of the property located at 41 Hurd Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
The property is a 57,013+/- square foot lot containing the former Lowell District Court building. The RFP outlines requirements for development, submission procedures, selection criteria, and includes appendices with relevant legal and financial information. The goal is to encourage residential development and activate the downtown area.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Conformity and compatibility with RFP provisions
- Financial feasibility
- Level of inclusion of minority-owned and women-owned businesses
- Relevant experience of proposer's team
- Impacts upon and benefits to the surrounding community
- Overall benefits to the City of Lowell
- Ability to perform successfully and acquire/complete construction
- Degree to which proposals preserve architectural character
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Proposal contents including deposit check
- Letter of transmittal
- Proposal cover sheet
- Developer information
- Conceptual development and design plan
- Financial information
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Appendices A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- J
- K
- Submit to
- City Hall in the Purchasing Department, Room 60, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- Scope location
- Lowell, Massachusetts
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lowell?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2025. 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: City Hall in the Purchasing Department, Room 60, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852. For questions, contact P. Michael Vaughn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lowell in MA, 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 P. Michael Vaughn. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal contents including deposit check, Letter of transmittal, Proposal cover sheet, Developer information, Conceptual development and design plan, And financial information.. 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: "Conformity and compatibility with RFP provisions, financial feasibility, level of inclusion of minority-owned and women-owned businesses, relevant experience of proposer's team, impacts upon and benef..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lowell?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lowell are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lowell 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: Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K. Review the full document from City of Lowell for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lowell, Massachusetts. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.