Lincoln staff outlines phased RFQ → RFP → entitlement process for cannabis operators
Oct 6, 2026
Staff described a multi-phase selection plan: (1) RFQ to identify qualified operators, (2) optional RFP/selection phase for due diligence if many applicants, and (3) development agreements and conditional-use entitlements for chosen operators.
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City staff described a three-phase pathway for selecting cannabis operators: a request for qualifications (RFQ) to gather operator qualifications and project plans, an optional deeper RFP/due-diligence phase if many applicants apply, and a phase for entitlements — development agreements and conditional-use permits — that culminates in planning commission review and council action.
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