RFQ 2026-01 Perry Downtown Development Authority

City of Perry Downtown Development Authority
RFQ 2026-01
PERRY DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
2026-01
for
PUBLIC-PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT VENTURE
MEETING STREET PROJECT
1102 and 1104 Meeting Street, Perry, GA
May 7, 2026
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN BELOW NO LATER
THAN JUNE 5, 2026
City of Perry City Administration
Building
Attn: Finance Department
1211 Washington Street
P.O. Box 1231
Perry, GA 31069

City of Perry Downtown Development Authority
RFQ 2026-01
INTRODUCTION
The Perry Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is soliciting responses from qualified developers to
plan, develop, execute, and deliver the desired construction project on a roughly 0.5-acre site located
in Downtown Perry along Meeting Street at the highly visible gateway into Downtown Perry from Macon
Road and Swift Street. (please see Exhibit A for site details). The desired project should incorporate
extensive public greenspace improvements on the adjacent property to the west, as conceptualized in
Exhibit B. Qualifications should demonstrate an ability to deliver the desired development in an
independent, timely, professional, and comprehensive manner.
The proposed project will consist of public and private uses to include proposed uses that should
address needs in the Downtown Perry and local markets with desired uses such as retail, restaurants,
office space, and residential, preferably a combination thereof in a development that takes advantage
of density potential. The public uses should create a community greenspace with various placemaking
elements to include water features, landscaping, seating areas, shade structures, and stage structure.
A Downtown Perry housing study has been completed and an executive summary is provided in Exhibit

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D. It is envisioned that the project will take advantage of the unique location in growing Downtown
Perry (demographic information provided as Exhibit C), providing a complimentary development that
further drives Downtown patronage and visibility.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City of Perry's Downtown Development Authority, through this solicitation, wishes to select a
qualified developer that can move the proposed mutually beneficial project to fruition, providing for a
mixed-use, development that will benefit Downtown Perry and the community through economic
development, furthering the vision the City and Downtown Development Authority has for Downtown.
Locally established incentives may be available and negotiated with this project and will be considered
after the selection of the development group.
The proposed development will be constructed on City-owned property in Downtown Perry (please see
Exhibit A) and generally meet the following criteria:
1) The general design / aesthetic of the building(s) to be constructed will complement the existing
character and historic aspects of current development in Downtown Perry. Aesthetics must be
consistent and aligned with existing Downtown Perry buildings, improvements, and infrastructure.
Design guidelines are established and can be reviewed at https://perry-
ga.gov/uploads/files.
2) The orientation of the building(s) shall provide for frontage along Meeting Street. Any necessary
parcel combinations or reconfigurations will be accommodated.
3) The development will be two (2) or three (3) stories in height (or any combination thereof):
a) The ground floor shall consist of commercial development to include retail and restaurant uses.
b) The second and third floor(s) of the building(s), if agreed upon, will be additional office/retail
or residential space for long term rentals (apartments) or purchase (condominiums).
4) Actual square footage needs / design / layout / uses will be determined through the project
development process between the DDA and the selected developer.
5) The City / DDA will own the land and lease the land to the developer for construction through a
mutually agreed upon ground lease. Or, the DDA will enter into a purchase and sale agreement with
the selected developer for the purchase of the property. Preference for either arrangement should
be addressed within the offeror's response.
6) Minimal on-site parking may be included, but is not required, as the City has public parking options
available at the Perry Events Center to support the project. Proposed on-street parking may be

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favorable to support typical downtown street development.
7) The City maintains the vacant greenspace adjacent to the project site that should be incorporated
into the scope of the project as public greenspace improvements. Desired greenspace elements
include water feature(s), courtyard-style seating areas, shade structures, varied landscaping
elements including shade trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, and seasonal planting containers, and a
hard barrier wall constructed at the western border of the site for pedestrian protection.
8) Preference is to have adequate outdoor spaces (e.g. courtyard, terrace(s), and rooftop(s) with
scenic views of Welcome Park and community greenspace).
9) Preference for no wall HVAC units or roof units unless completely screened from public view from
all sides of the building(s).
10) Preference is for extensive natural light throughout the building(s).
11) Building construction must adhere to all requirements and regulations outlined by the
International Code Council for the building(s) use type(s) and construction materials.
The project will be catalytic in nature, fueling continued economic development in the area, will be
pedestrian-oriented in nature, and will complement the existing historic aesthetic of Downtown Perry,
creating a similar "feel" as the existing core of Downtown. Commercial uses associated with this project
will add to the necessary and desired mix of commercial uses Downtown.

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PROJECT CRITERIA
The Offeror's response to this RFQ should clearly address the following:
1) Demonstrated ability to execute similar projects in the State of Georgia and markets similar to
Perry, preferably working within historic downtowns.
2) Strong financial standing and wherewithal to complete the project in a quality, complete, and
timely manner.
3) Opportunity and desire to leverage full range of site opportunity and to provide a product that
maximizes the capacity of the site while adhering to the criteria outlined in the "Project
Understanding" portion of this request.
Submittals will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria:
Evaluation Factor Weighting Factor
Project Concept Design & Proposed Uses 40%
Demonstrated Experience w/ Similar Projects 15%
Development Team Experience 15%
Project Methodology 10%
Financial Standing 10%
Other 10%
The DDA will select the development partner(s) that demonstrate(s) the best combination of
qualifications by area of expertise or collective specialties in such manner as is in the best interest of
the City and yields the highest and best use of the project property. Interviews may be required;
however, the DDA reserves the right to award a contract based upon evaluation of the written
submittals only and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Offerors must submit one (1) original proposal, seven (7) bound original copies, and one (1) USB flash
drive (with .pdf copy) of the complete submittal.
All submissions must be received by 4:00 PM JUNE 5, 2026. Submissions must be submitted in a
sealed box/package either by USPS Mail, FedEx, UPS or Hand Delivered and identified/labeled on the
outside with The Offeror's name and address and project title as follows: "Meeting Street
Development" and addressed to:
City of Perry City Administration Building
Attn: Finance Department
1211 Washington Street
P.O. Box 2030
Perry, GA 31069
Submissions may be hand delivered to the above address only between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00
PM local time Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays observed by the City.
Offerors are responsible for informing any commercial delivery service, if used, of all delivery
requirements and for ensuring the required address information appears on the outer wrapper or
container used by such service. Submissions received after said date and time will not be considered.
Having the container postmarked by May 29, 2026, does not meet the requirements of this RFQ.
Delivering the document to a commercial delivery service is also not sufficient until the submittal is
actually received at the designated location.
The submissions must be signed by an officer or employee of the company, legally authorized to
enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the Offeror.
RFQ QUESTIONS
Any inquiries regarding this RFQ must be submitted, either in-person, verbally, or in writing (email
acceptable) no later than 5:00 PM on May 20, 2026. Questions will be directed to:
Holly Wharton, Economic Development Director
P.O. Box 2030
Perry, GA 31069
Holly.wharton@perry-ga.gov
(478)988-2755

City of Perry Downtown Development Authority
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ADDENDA
Answers to questions submitted that materially change the conditions and specifications of this RFQ
will be distributed to all addressees as an addendum. Any discussions or documents will be
considered non-binding unless incorporated and distributed in an addendum.
Proposers should check with the City of Perry Finance Department frequently during the time that this
solicitation is open to Offerors to verify that they have received all issued addendums. Addendums will
be posted on the City of Perry website (https://perry-ga.gov/business-services/finance/bids-proposals).
While every attempt is made to make sure that registered proposers receive notice of addendums,
proposers have the responsibility of making sure that they have received all issued addendums.

Exhibit A - Site Details and Photos
Aerial View