Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #274-2026 - PLANDEV - Former DMV Site Development
RFI for Redevelopment of Former DMV Site and Adjacent Parcels in Raleigh, NC
Posted
June 02, 2026
Respond By
July 15, 2026
Identifier
274-2026 - PLANDEV - Former DMV Site Development
NAICS
541310, 541690
This opportunity seeks input for the redevelopment of the City-owned former DMV site and adjacent parcels in Raleigh, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, North Carolina - Main site: 1100 New Bern Avenue (former DMV site, 5.88 acres) - Adjacent parcels: 205 and 207 South State Street (0.51 acres) - Requested Services and Concepts: - Conceptual development programs for multifamily housing, including at least 100 affordable units - Financial feasibility analysis (preliminary pro forma, development costs, revenues, financing assumptions) - Design and land use concepts (ground-floor uses, site circulation, open space, relationship to streets) - Community input for State Street parcels (complementarity, priorities, concerns) - Process and implementation recommendations (RFQ/RFP structure, risk mitigation, development agreement terms) - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on substantial affordable housing, retail space for local businesses, community space, food incubator/co-op space, cultural recognition, and universal site design - Support for transit-oriented density and minimal additional City subsidy - Alignment with community priorities established by the DMV Site Project Working Group - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is an information-gathering RFI stage - Respondents may submit narrative descriptions, concept plans, financial strategies, or general feedback
Description
The City of Raleigh is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information, ideas, and insights for the redevelopment of the City-owned former DMV site at 1100 New Bern Avenue and associated parcels at 205 and 207 South State Street. The project aims to collect ideas and feedback to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. The redevelopment will consider multifamily housing with a substantial affordable component, retail space, community space, and cultural recognition, among other priorities. Respondents are invited to provide conceptual development programs, financial feasibility evidence, design and land use ideas, and community input for the smaller parcels.