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WILDWOOD SEEKING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR BACK BAY REDEVELOPMENT

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WILDWOOD SEEKING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR BACK BAY REDEVELOPMENT

WILDWOOD, NJ — The City of Wildwood is inviting qualified development firms to submit

propsals for the redevelopment of City-owned property located at 525 W. Spicer Avenue, a 3.42

acre parcel identified on the Official Tax Map as Block 150, Lot 1 (the “Redevelopment Site”).

At the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 City of Wildwood Board of Commissioners Meeting,

Resolution 297-7-26 was adopted, authorizing the advertisement of the Notice to Developers.

This solicitation is available on the City of Wildwood website and Noticed was posted on July

9, 2026.

The City is seeking qualifications and conceptual proposals from development firms to be

appointed as redevelopers pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A.

40A:12A-1 et seq.). The City will evaluate responses based on the respondent’s experience,

capability, and ability to responsibly deliver a redevelopment project that aligns with the goals

and vision of the adopted Redevelopment Plan for the site.

The City intends to consider real estate development options that are consistent with the

Redevelopment Plan’s intent and objectives. The City emphasizes that the Redevelopment Plan

may be amended based on the proposal(s) received, and that varying development options,

including those not expressly contemplated by the Redevelopment plan, will be considered.

The selected redeveloper will be expected to manage all aspects of development, including, but

not limited to: utilities, water, sewerage, permitting, licensure, and other necessary

infrastructure. Proposed projects must demonstrate that the development team can execute

complex, multi-phase redevelopment work and coordinate required approvals and infrastructure

improvements.

Developers are encouraged to review the solicitation documents carefully. Key dates associated

with the RFQ process, including:

• August 14, 2026 @ 4:00 PM — Deadline for respondent questions

• August 25, 2026 @ 3:30 PM — Response due

Responses must be complete and submitted by the deadline of August 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

Late submissions will not be accepted. The complete Notice to Developer abd Request for

Qulifications is available at www.wildwoodnj.gov or at the City Clerk’s Office 4400 New

Jersey Avenue Wildwood, New Jersey.

Questions should be directed to the City Clerk at (609) 522-2444, during regular business hours

8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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