Palm Desert Opengov #2026-RFP-062

Palm Desert seeks residential development concepts for Joslyn Center-adjacent land

The City of Palm Desert is seeking developer qualifications and residential concepts for possible development of City-owned land near the Joslyn Center. - Government buyer: City of Palm Desert, Economic Development Department. - Opportunity: Preliminary qualifications and residential development concepts for potential disposition and development of two vacant parcels at 44215 San Pascual Avenue (APNs 627-102-025 and 627-102-017). - Site: Approximately 42,253 square feet (0.97 acres), identified as Residential-2 (R-2), with a reported density range of 3–10 dwelling units per acre. The appraisal identifies multifamily development as the highest and best use and considers nine units feasible. Proposers must independently verify zoning, utility capacity, and site conditions. - Concepts: Potential approaches include single-family, small-lot, duplex, triplex, courtyard, townhome, multifamily rental, condominium, or mixed residential development. Affordable, workforce, or attainable housing and limited community-serving or live/work elements may be considered where permitted. - Submission content: Describe team qualifications and comparable experience, concept feasibility and market rationale, site planning, neighborhood compatibility, access, parking, landscaping, accessibility, sustainability, approvals, implementation, risks, and schedule. - Important requirements: Initial submissions must not include purchase-price offers, financing evidence, proof of funds, earnest-money terms, or other financial offers. Shortlisting or negotiations do not approve a project or grant property rights; any transaction requires applicable approvals and executed final documents. - Appraisal reference: The attached appraisal reports an as-is fee-simple market value of $800,000 for the combined parcels. This is an appraisal conclusion, not a stated contract value. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or named development vendors are identified. OpenGov is mentioned as the submission platform.

Description

The City of Palm Desert seeks qualifications and preliminary development concepts from residential developers, builders, and development teams for the potential disposition and residential development of City-owned vacant land adjacent to the Joslyn Center. The site at 44215 San Pascual Avenue comprises two parcels totaling approximately 42,253 square feet (0.97 acres); the appraisal materials identify Residential-2 zoning and a density range of 3–10 dwelling units per acre. Proposals should present a feasible, neighborhood-compatible residential concept and describe relevant experience, planning and approvals, implementation, and project delivery. Initial proposals must not include purchase-price offers or other financial offers and must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement by November 2, 2026.

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