RFPs, LEASING, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
RFP - Seeking Real Estate for Purchase
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals from property owners and/or their representatives for the sale of land in the City of Cambridge that the CRA can utilize for residential development to include below market-rate homeownership units. Responses will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
This RFP will close on September 5, 2025.
See here for the Seeking Real Estate for Purchase RFP.
RFI - Development Opportunity at the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House Site
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House (MFNH) are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to seek ideas on how to best approach a development opportunity at the MFNH property located at 71 Cherry Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The purpose of this RFI is to seek information from developers or other experienced individuals or groups about the project’s objectives and feasibility in order to design a successful procurement process, and inform the project’s phasing and delivery.
Responses are due on March 10, 2025 by 5pm.
RFP - CRA HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING SERVICES
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals from qualified Human Resources Consulting Firms or Individuals to provide on-call assistance and advisement for human resources initiatives and deliverables. Services include and are not limited to benefits design, personnel evaluation procedures, legal compliance, dispute resolution and mitigation, health and safety protocols, and personnel training with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Respondents seeking consideration must submit their proposals by March 28, 2025.
Proposals, and any questions regarding the RFP, should be sent to Gardy Laurent, Director of Finance and Operations and Chief Procurement Officer, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority via e-mail at GLaurent@CambridgeRedevelopment.org. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials by the deadline.
See here for the CRA HR Consulting Services RFP.
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RFP - Capital Funding Opportunity for Cambridge Multifamily Developers
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is seeking proposals from housing developers requiring financial assistance to initiate new or progress existing multifamily housing development projects within the City of Cambridge. Respondents may apply for up to $5 million in low-cost and flexible equity and debt financing from the CRA Housing Capital Fund.
Respondents seeking consideration of their proposals within the first round of funding availability must submit their proposals by the First Round Deadline of December 31, 2024. Proposals received between the First Round Deadline and the Second Round Deadline of March 31, 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as long as funds remain to be allocated. This RFP will close on March 31, 2025. The deadline may be further extended if the need is unmet at that time.
Proposals, and any questions regarding the RFP, should be sent to Tess Hofmann, Senior Project Manager, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority via e-mail at THofmann@cambridgeredevelopment.org. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials by the deadline.
See here for the CRA Housing Capital Fund RFP.
RFP - On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services (Closed)
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is seeking proposals from firms or individuals to provide on-call real estate advisory services.
Services that the CRA may request include financial feasibility analysis for land development opportunities; advising on property acquisition and disposition strategies; financial evaluation of mixed-income housing developments; advising on the real estate developer selection process including supporting crafting of RFPs; and supporting real estate partnerships with nonprofits. Respondents who are able to provide some or all of these services are encouraged to apply.
Respondents seeking consideration must submit their proposals by December 6, 2024.
Proposals, and any questions regarding the RFP, should be sent to Gardy Laurent, Director of Finance and Operations and Chief Procurement Officer, Cambridge Redevelopment Authority via e-mail at GLaurent@CambridgeRedevelopment.org. The proposer is responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal materials by the deadline.
See here for the On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services RFP.
See here for Addendum 1 - Umbrella_Excess Liability Insurance.
See here for Addendum 2 - Questions and Answers to On-Call Real Estate Advisory Services RFP.
See here for the Register of Proposals document.
See here for the RFP Results.