SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF CANTON
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City of Canton seeks qualified developers for affordable and market rate housing development on city-owned land. Proposals must address affordability, sustainability, and innovative housing models. Submission deadline is April 24, 2026.
The City of Canton is soliciting “Request for Proposal (RFP)” from qualified developers with an established track record in residential real estate development. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals for the development of affordable and/or market rate housing on land owned by the City of Canton. The City seeks creative proposals that will meet local housing needs while advancing key priorities, including permanent affordability, sustainable building practices, and innovative housing models. The City reserves the right to make a selection based solely on the proposal submitted without conducting a formal interview process. The successful respondent (the “Developer”) will have the Property transferred to them “as is”, along with other incentives outlined here-within. The Developer will be required to complete the project within twenty-four months of property transfer. (Information contained in the RFP is believed to be reliable, however, respondents should rely on their own due diligence in preparing their proposals. By submitting a proposal, a respondent is indicating that it has performed the necessary due diligence to move forward with the redevelopment of the Property.) **Solicitation Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.3002725.C21840626 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/16/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Each Development Team/Firm(s) shall submit its qualifications in the number, form, and manner, and by the date and time; and at the location required in this RFP. Developers interested in being considered for selection should respond by submitting an original and five (5) complete duplicates of your Letter of Interest; in hard copy (double-sided) and an electronic PDF copy on USB Flash Drive or CD-ROM to the following address by 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time on 04/24/2026; as outlined in the schedule/time-line here-within. Canton City Hall Department of Purchasing 218 Cleveland Avenue SW, 4th Floor Canton, OH 44702 Attn: Andrew Roth, Director of Purchasing Responses received after 4:00 PM on the response due date will not be considered. **Owner Organization**: Planning **Solicitation Number**: 2026-27 **Reference Number**: 0000418805
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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