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EDA outlines RFQ/RFP timeline for Crawford Daysite; RFQ window closes May 7

Portsmouth Economic Development Authority · April 29, 2026

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Summary

Staff said the Crawford Daysite RFQ closes May 7, with developer shortlisting by May 29, RFP issuance in June and a target council presentation by December 2026 to identify a development partner.

EDA staff reported progress on soliciting a development partner for the Crawford Daysite.

The Request for Qualifications was published March 4 and the RFQ window closes May 7. Staff said they have processed two rounds of questions through addenda and have observed interest from regional and Mid‑Atlantic developers; they expect to shortlist by May 29, issue an RFP to shortlisted teams in June and receive RFP responses by an August deadline, with a goal of presenting a recommended partner to city council around December 2026.

Board members asked whether interested parties were regional or national; staff said inquiries have come from regional, statewide and Mid‑Atlantic bidders and that a developer from outside the region could also respond. Staff characterized the timeline as aggressive but achievable and emphasized that next steps depend on the RFQ responses.