Mukilteo Civicplus #26-001

Mukilteo Waterfront Site: Long-Term Ground Lease and Development Partnership Opportunity

The City of Mukilteo, Washington, is seeking qualified development teams for a long-term ground lease and development of a 1.19-acre waterfront site (Lot 5) adjacent to the Mukilteo ferry terminal. - Government Buyer: - City of Mukilteo, City Clerk's Office - Opportunity Details: - Long-term ground lease (up to 80 years) for Lot 5, with an initial 50-year term and three 10-year extension options - Development of a year-round waterfront village featuring retail, dining, hospitality, cultural amenities, public gathering spaces, and infrastructure improvements - Optional inclusion of adjacent City-owned Lots 2 and 3 (totaling 1.79 acres) for complementary uses such as parking or public open space - Requirements and Considerations: - Emphasis on authentic Pacific Northwest design, honoring indigenous heritage and maritime identity - Walkability, environmental sustainability, and a park-once parking strategy are key priorities - Coordination required with the Port of Everett's adjacent development - Adherence to environmental, cultural, and zoning regulations, including consideration of environmental covenants due to the site's former tank farm use - Multi-phase process: RFQ to shortlist teams, followed by RFP for full proposals including conceptual design, pro forma, timeline, and lease terms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified development teams with vision, experience, and financial resources

Description

The City of Mukilteo is offering a 1.19-acre waterfront site on Puget Sound near a busy ferry terminal for development. The City seeks a development team with vision, experience, financial resources, and creativity to activate the site with year-round uses, Pacific Northwest design, and respect for indigenous heritage and maritime identity. The selected partner will enter into a long-term ground lease of up to 80 years for Lot 5. The process involves a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) followed by a future Request for Proposals (RFP), including submission of conceptual designs, development pro formas, timelines, and lease proposals. The top team will negotiate a lease and development agreement. A structured site tour is scheduled for August 19, 2026, and the RFQ submission deadline is September 9, 2026.

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