Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITN# GRM/260862
City of Ocala Solicits Proposals for Downtown Mixed-Use Development Opportunity
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
September 07, 2026
Identifier
ITN# GRM/260862
NAICS
236220, 236118, 541310, 541320
The City of Ocala, Florida, is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of a 1.15-acre city-owned property in the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala, Florida (local government) - Project Scope: - Mixed-use development of the Downtown Catalytic Opportunity Site (Lot #5) - Mandatory inclusion of residential units - Optional inclusion of retail, restaurant, office, or cultural spaces - Site is currently a surface parking lot, zoned High Intensity/Central Core (Form Based Code) - Notable Requirements: - Proposals should incorporate green space and innovative parking solutions - Emphasis on urban design, pedestrian safety, and enhanced street life - Development must align with the Midtown Master Plan and Ocala 2050 Vision Plan - Strong focus on community impact and urban connectivity - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are identified, as this is a development services solicitation
Description
The City of Ocala is seeking proposals for the construction of a mixed-use development on a 1.15-acre city-owned property in the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area. The development must include residential use and may also feature retail, restaurant, office, or cultural spaces. The project encourages incorporation of green space, innovative parking solutions, and enhancements to connectivity, street life, and pedestrian safety. This development supports the Midtown Master Plan and the Ocala 2050 Vision Plan.