MASTER DEVELOPER RFQ
5th Street
District
The Heart of Sachse
Seeking a master developer for the Heart of Sachse
The Sachse Economic Development Corporation is requesting qualifications from development teams to plan and deliver a Texas Downtown–scale mixed-use district on publicly owned land in the 5th Street District.
KEY DATES
Pre-submittal meeting
October 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Written questions due
October 26, 2026
Qualifications due
November 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Approx. 7 acres
PUBLICLY OWNED LAND
SH 78 + 5th Street
DISTRICT LOCATION
2–3 stories
PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT SCALE
A vision for a vibrant downtown
On September 23, 2026, the EDC Board was presented three development scenarios and gave clear preference for Scenario 1 — Texas Downtown Scale — modeled as a three-phase, approximately six-year build-out.
It is the program respondents should design against. It is not a mandatory floor plan. Respondents may propose a tighter, larger, or reordered program if they explain why it is more deliverable and still fits this character.
PHASE 1
Restaurants + public space
Restaurants and entertainment alongside a park or common open space.
PHASE 2
Mixed-use buildings
Two mixed-use buildings with retail, restaurant, or office space below and office, live-work, or urban loft uses above.
PHASE 3
Boone-facing mixed use
A mixed-use building facing Boone, with the rear portion available for short-term surface parking.
Project Attachments
Explore the RFQ and supporting materials for the 5th Street District.
How to Respond
1
Download the RFQ package
2
Schedule a site visit
Schedule a site visit with staff. The visit is arranged by the respondent.
3
Attend the pre-submittal meeting
October 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Attendance is strongly encouraged.
4
Submit written questions
Submit written questions to jpotts@cityofsachse.com and copy bradley@fordinsight.com by October 26, 2026.
5
Submit qualifications
Submit qualifications by November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Questions & Addenda
Written questions are due October 26, 2026. Please send questions to the contacts listed here.
Check this section for published responses to questions and RFQ addenda.
RFQ Contact
Jerod Potts, AICP
Director of Economic Development
City of Sachse
Office: 469-429-4764
Please copy Bradley Ford:
bradley@fordinsight.com