Opportunity
Wausau Granicus #RFI_E_Thomas_McCleary_St_2026
City of Wausau Seeks Developer Proposals for East Thomas & McCleary Street Redevelopment
Posted
June 05, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
RFI_E_Thomas_McCleary_St_2026
NAICS
236118, 541310, 237210
This opportunity invites developers to submit proposals for the redevelopment of three city-owned vacant parcels at East Thomas Street and McCleary Street in Wausau, Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - City of Wausau, Wisconsin (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Conceptual planning, design, and construction of residential or mixed-use development - Proposals may include single-family, limited multi-family, or small-scale commercial development - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must align with community growth objectives and enhance neighborhood quality of life - Must utilize suggestions from the 2023 Neighborhood Visual Preference Survey - Compliance with zoning requirements, city design guidelines, and FEMA floodplain standards is mandatory - Proposals must accommodate emergency service access and provide on-site parking - Environmental assessments are complete; no further action required - Submissions should include a concept plan, proposed use, purchase price, estimated construction value, and examples of past successful projects - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a real estate development opportunity, not a procurement of manufactured goods.
Description
The City of Wausau has issued a Request for Interest (RFI) for the development of the East Thomas Street and McCleary Street area, which consists of three city-owned vacant parcels. The city seeks proposals from developers interested in residential development that aligns with community growth objectives and enhances neighborhood quality of life. Proposals should be creative, add value to the neighborhood, and utilize suggestions from the Visual Preference Survey for housing design. The city encourages concepts that respect the surrounding neighborhood scale and architectural style, with options for single-family, limited multi-family, or small-scale commercial development.