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County approves alternative procurement to advance Walnut Park redevelopment with community partnership focus
Summary
The Multnomah County Board approved a resolution authorizing an alternative contracting approach and exemption from a lowest‑bid requirement to pursue a multistage RFP and development partnership for the Walnut Park site, emphasizing equity, community engagement and a 12–18 month proposal development timeline.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing an exemption from the traditional design‑bid‑build procurement method and approving an alternative contracting approach for the Walnut Park redevelopment project.
Commissioners framed the action as an early authorizing step to allow county staff to issue a multistage request for proposals (RFP) that will seek a development partner able to center community priorities, advance wealth‑building for Black and BIPOC residents, and pursue culturally responsive services in the North and Northeast Portland neighborhood historically known as Albina.
County strategic initiatives manager Hayden Miller, senior policy advisor Garrett Prior and…
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