Opportunity
Carson Planet bids #141463
City of Carson Seeks Master Developer for Civic Center Campus Multi-Phase Project
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
141463
NAICS
236220, 531390, 541310
The City of Carson, California is seeking a qualified Master Developer for a major, multi-phase Civic Center Campus project on approximately 20 acres of City-owned land. - Government Buyer: - City of Carson, California (local government) - Scope of Work: - Master Developer to plan, entitle, finance, design, and construct a large-scale, multi-phase development - Project guided by the Civic Center Specific Plan - City will retain fee ownership; long-term ground lease or similar land disposition agreement to be negotiated - Procurement Structure: - Hybrid Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) - Multi-step competitive selection: qualifications, development concepts, financial proposals, interviews, and negotiation - Selection based on best value, not just price - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with complex, large-scale developments - Strong financial capacity - Ability to implement a phased program consistent with public objectives - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a solicitation for development teams - Primary service requested: Master Developer Services for comprehensive project delivery
Description
The City of Carson is soliciting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified development teams to serve as Master Developer for a large-scale, multi-phase development project on approximately 20 acres of City-owned land. The project is guided by the Civic Center Specific Plan and aims for high-quality, financially viable, and community-oriented development. The selection process includes evaluation of qualifications, development concepts, financial proposals, interviews, and negotiation of a development agreement or ground lease. The City will retain fee ownership and enter into a long-term ground lease with the selected developer, who will be responsible for planning, entitling, financing, designing, and constructing the project.