Great urban centers consist of diverse populations, extensive commercial activity, varied accommodations for visitors, pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, retail within short walking distances, distinctive public spaces, and ubiquitous mass transit. To realize this vision, the Government of the District of Columbia (District) makes properties available for development in order to assist in achieving these goals and improving the quality of life for District of Columbia residents and visitors. 

With this vision and these goals in mind, the District, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), is pleased to issue this Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified development teams (Offerors) to propose their vision and plan for redeveloping the historic Franklin School building located at 925 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 ("Franklin School" or "Development Site").

• Questions and Answers from the November 4, 2009 Pre-Offer Conference*
• Attendance List from the November 4, 2009 Pre-Offer Conference*

Responses to this RFP are due by January 19, 2010 at  3 pm (EST). Responses received after this deadline will not be considered by the District.

• Request for Proposals to Redevelop The Historic Franklin School Building*

• Historic Franklin School Building RFP Supplemental Documents: Floor Plans and Photographs*   
• Appendix A: Offeror Acknowledgment and Agreement*
• Appendix B: Form Letter of Credit*
• Appendix C: Schedule of Performance*