MAIN STREET MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Town of Payson is soliciting proposals from qualified developers for a signature mixed-use project on a 1.52-acre Town-owned parcel on Main Street, backing to American Gulch, along with adjacent property northeast of McLane and Wilson Ct and west of Westerly. The Town seeks an experienced partner in mixed-use development, urban design, and public space enhancement to deliver a premier destination that drives economic vitality and community benefit as a cornerstone of its Main Street redevelopment initiative.

Background

The Town of Payson is in northern Gila County at the base of the Mogollon Rim, serving as a gateway between Arizona’s high country and the metropolitan areas of central Arizona. Established in the late 1800s as a ranching and timber community, Payson has grown into a regional service, recreation, and tourism hub while maintaining its small-town character. With a permanent population of approximately 16,000 and a much larger seasonal population, Payson serves residents, visitors, and surrounding rural communities.

The Town of Payson is seeking proposals from experienced development teams to transform several Town-owned parcels along Main Street, backing American Gulch and along Wilson Court, into a signature mixed-use development that will become the future of downtown Payson. The 1.52-acre Main Street parcel will be the anchor of the downtown corridor.

As the cornerstone project of the Town’s Main Street redevelopment initiative, this development is envisioned as a catalyst for reinvestment—creating a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented environment that integrates commercial activity, public spaces, and community gathering areas. The project should reinforce Main Street as the heart of Payson while enhancing connectivity to surrounding natural and civic assets.

The Town is seeking a collaborative development partner with expertise in mixed-use projects, urban design, public space enhancement and high-quality public realm integration. The successful proposal will demonstrate a thoughtful balance between market feasibility, architectural excellence, economic vitality, resulting in a destination that reflects Payson’s as premier destination in Arizona.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFP-2026-004
• Department: Procurement
• Department Head: - (-)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-29T07:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-27T07:00:00.000Z — NO MANDATORY PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETING PLANNED

Evaluation Criteria

• Project Description/ Design Qualilty (30 pts) —

  Creativity, compatibility with Main Street, and urban integration

• Economic Feasability (25 pts) —

  Strength of financial model and investment commitment

• Public Benifit (20 pts) —

  Community amenities & enhancement of American Gulch

• Developer Qualifications/ Experience (15 pts) —

  Proven track record in similar projects

• Proven Delivery Method (timeline and Phasing) (10 pts) —

  Feasibility of scheduling and phasing

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