Location: 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City, CA
The Department of Housing is pleased to announce the opportunity for qualified developers to collaborate with the County of San Mateo on a new affordable housing development. A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to select a developer to build and manage affordable housing on a county-owned property located at 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City, CA.
Project Highlights:
Property Size and Location: Approximately 20,000 square feet, within a civic and commercial area in Downtown Redwood City.
Developmental Objectives:
- A minimum of 70 housing units with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom (optional) units informed by demand and feasibility, with a preference for County employees, and other public employees within the county.
- Integration of green building standards and energy-efficient systems.
RFP Timeline for Participants
- RFP Issue Date: September 3, 2026
- Virtual Pre-Submission Conference: September 17, 2026, at 10:00am
- Deadline for Questions: September 25, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 4:00pm on November 6, 2026
This initiative is vital to advancing our mission to expand affordable housing throughout San Mateo County and we encourage all potential developers and partners to review the RFP document for comprehensive details on the development expectations, submissions protocols, and evaluation criteria. Details and specific requirements can be found in the document below.
The RFP process will be managed via the County’s opengov.com site. Here is the link to the RFP with materials and submission guidelines: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/297285.
If there are any questions or if further clarification is needed, please feel free to reach out to Kevin Zwick at kzwick@smchousing.org.
We look forward to your engagement in this exciting project that will help address the housing needs in our community..