South Portland Civicplus #04-27

South Portland Seeks Development Partner for Mahoney City Center Redevelopment

The City of South Portland, Maine is seeking a qualified development partner for the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former Mahoney Middle School site in downtown South Portland. - Government Buyer: - City of South Portland (local government) - Scope of Work: - Redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Mahoney Middle School property - Historic rehabilitation and preservation of a landmark public building - Structuring and executing a public-private partnership (P3) - Use of historic tax credits and creative financing approaches - Pre-development evaluation and due diligence (6-12 months) - Collaborative evaluation of redevelopment alternatives - Public engagement and community involvement - Development of financing plans and negotiation of a Development Agreement - Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse - Proven track record with public-private partnerships and complex financing - Financial capacity and collaborative approach - Open-book budgeting and transparency - Insurance and indemnity provisions - Electronic proposal submission via City website - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a solicitation for a development partner, not for products or equipment. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on maximizing public benefits and affordable financing - Strong focus on community engagement and historic preservation - Exclusive relationship with the City during pre-development phase

Description

The City of South Portland is seeking qualified development teams to serve as the Development Partner for the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former Mahoney Middle School site. The project involves historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and public-private partnership approaches, including the use of historic tax credits and creative financing. The selected partner will collaborate with the City through a pre-development evaluation period to refine plans, conduct public engagement, and negotiate a development agreement. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 17, 2026.

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