RFP – Development of New Affordable Housing at 350 Merrydale Road

Request for Proposals

City of San Rafael

Development of New Affordable Housing at 350 Merrydale Road

RFP ISSUED: FEBRUARY 19, 2026

RESPONSES DUE: MAY 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time

The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals for the development of affordable housing on a city-owned property located at 350 Merrydale Road/3833 Redwood Highway.

Review the Request for Proposals

Selection Timeline

This timeline is subject to change.

The City will hold a virtual developer workshop on March 12, 2026 from 10am-11am to review the RFP and to answer questions. Information on how to participate in the workshop is available below:

When: Mar 12, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Developer Workshop re Affordable Housing at 350 Merrydale Road
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/82368231841
Phone one-tap:
+16694449171, 82368231841# US
+17207072699, 82368231841# US (Denver)
Webinar ID: 823 6823 1841

Additional questions will be accepted through April 13, 2026 via email at [email protected], with responses posted to the City's website by April 20, 2026.

Responses to this RFP must be received at [email protected] by Friday May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm. Finalists may be invited to a Developer Team Interview, then recommended for selection to the San Rafael City Council.

Relevant Resources:

County Grant Agreement
Affordable Housing Agreement
Phase One Environmental Assessment
Resolution 25-07

Electronic submittals are required. The City of San Rafael will designate the time of receipt recorded by our email [email protected] as the official time of receipt. This clock will be used as the official time of receipt of all parts of electronic bid submittals.

All questions should be addressed to:
Community and Economic Development Department
1400 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
[email protected]

The City of San Rafael does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Alternative formats will be made available upon request.