Indianapolis & Marion County Indygov #RFEI-13DMD-2026-1

Adaptive Reuse Concepts Sought for Former Indiana Women’s Prison Site in Indianapolis

This opportunity seeks innovative proposals for the adaptive reuse of the historic Former Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis. - Government Buyer: - City of Indianapolis, Department of Metropolitan Development - Products/Services Requested: - Adaptive reuse, activation, and programming concepts for the Former Indiana Women’s Prison site - Potential uses: mixed-use development, residential (apartments, condos, townhomes), commercial, cultural, arts, event spaces, community centers, educational and workforce development, start-up incubation, and other creative concepts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must honor the site's historic significance and comply with preservation covenants - Environmental restrictions apply, including a prohibition on groundwater use and required indoor air sampling - Respondents must demonstrate experience, financial capacity, and community engagement plans - Mandatory site tour attendance for interested parties - Any interest in vacant land must be paired with adaptive reuse of existing buildings - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is an RFEI to gauge market interest and inform future solicitations

Description

The City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the adaptive reuse, activation, and programming of the historic Former Indiana Women’s Prison site located at 401 N Randolph St, Indianapolis. The site has been vacant for nearly a decade and the City seeks new, economically sustainable visions for vibrant reuse that honor the historic significance of the property. Potential uses include mixed-use development, residential, commercial, cultural, arts, event spaces, and community-oriented programming. The solicitation aims to gather ideas and gauge interest from qualified parties to help shape renovation plans and community activation strategies. Respondents must submit their expressions of interest by September 30, 2026.

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