Request for Information - Rondstadt Transit Center Redevelopment
ID: 260190 • State: Arizona
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Background
The City of Tucson is seeking interested firms, suppliers, and partners to provide a statement of interest for the redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center. This initiative aims to transform Downtown Tucson and invites developers, architects, planners, and creative organizations to share innovative ideas and strategies for this landmark site. The responses will inform a future competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process set to launch in early 2026.
Work Details
The project encompasses the redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center and its surrounding areas, which include:
- Toole Lot: Approximately 1.42 acres of currently unpaved surface parking.
- Triangle Lot: Approximately 0.98 acres with 266 paved surface parking spaces.
- Ronstadt Transit Center: Approximately 2.3 acres constructed in 1991 with a maximum building height of 300 feet.
The City encourages proposals that activate public spaces, incorporate mixed-use developments combining residential, commercial, civic, and cultural functions, and integrate sustainable infrastructure such as electric mobility solutions. Key features expected in the proposals include:
- Mixed-income residential development.
- Hotel, retail, or commercial uses that support local businesses.
- Public gathering spaces or plazas.
- Structured parking facilities.
- A modernized transit center facility.
- Sustainable development practices including trees, shaded areas, EV charging stations, solar energy solutions, and water harvesting systems.
Period of Performance
Responses are due prior to the launch of the competitive RFP process in early 2026.
Place of Performance
The project will be located in Downtown Tucson at 2215 E. Congress Street.
Bidder Requirements
Development teams interested in this project are invited to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) no more than five pages long detailing their team overview, relevant project experience particularly in transit-oriented or mixed-use developments, preliminary development perspectives for the site, and potential approaches to public-private partnerships.
The City of Tucson is seeking interested firms, suppliers, and partners to provide a statement of interest for the redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center. This initiative aims to transform Downtown Tucson and invites developers, architects, planners, and creative organizations to share innovative ideas and strategies for this landmark site. The responses will inform a future competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process set to launch in early 2026.
Work Details
The project encompasses the redevelopment of the Ronstadt Transit Center and its surrounding areas, which include:
- Toole Lot: Approximately 1.42 acres of currently unpaved surface parking.
- Triangle Lot: Approximately 0.98 acres with 266 paved surface parking spaces.
- Ronstadt Transit Center: Approximately 2.3 acres constructed in 1991 with a maximum building height of 300 feet.
The City encourages proposals that activate public spaces, incorporate mixed-use developments combining residential, commercial, civic, and cultural functions, and integrate sustainable infrastructure such as electric mobility solutions. Key features expected in the proposals include:
- Mixed-income residential development.
- Hotel, retail, or commercial uses that support local businesses.
- Public gathering spaces or plazas.
- Structured parking facilities.
- A modernized transit center facility.
- Sustainable development practices including trees, shaded areas, EV charging stations, solar energy solutions, and water harvesting systems.
Period of Performance
Responses are due prior to the launch of the competitive RFP process in early 2026.
Place of Performance
The project will be located in Downtown Tucson at 2215 E. Congress Street.
Bidder Requirements
Development teams interested in this project are invited to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) no more than five pages long detailing their team overview, relevant project experience particularly in transit-oriented or mixed-use developments, preliminary development perspectives for the site, and potential approaches to public-private partnerships.
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Opportunity ID
260190
Response Deadline
May 21, 2026
Due in 4 Days
Date Posted
April 29, 2026
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $20,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
On 4/29/26 City Managers Office in Arizona issued Rondstadt Transit Center Redevelopment with ID 260190 due 5/21/26.
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