Request for Proposals (RFP #VBDA-01-25)

RFP for Public Structured Parking at 19th Street and Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to develop public structured parking and other complementary uses.

Background

The property is currently operated as a public surface parking lot serving the Virginia Beach Convention Center, ViBe Creative District and Central Beach area as a whole.

Overview

  • Location: The eastern portion of 825 18th Street at the southeast corner of 19th Street and Parks Avenue in the Central Beach Area of the City’s Resort Strategic Growth Area. (See Exhibit A in RFP Document)
  • GPIN: 24178669320000
  • Existing Surface Parking: 109 spaces
  • Land area: Approximately 1.73 Acres
  • Zoning: OR – Oceanfront Resort District
  • AICUZ: 70-75db

Future Use and Proposal Requirements

A public structured parking facility is needed at this location to serve a growing Central Beach Entertainment District as envisioned in the recent Central Beach Small Area Plan study. The VBDA requests well-qualified businesses/entities/persons (see Section II.a. for qualification criteria) submit proposals to describe their intended purpose for the property to include public structured parking and other complementary uses. The VBDA anticipates owning the parking component of the development, with operations provided by the City of Virginia Beach’s Parking Management. The complementary uses could include, but are not limited to:

  • Commercial
  • Office
  • Residential
  • Restaurant
  • Retail

VBDA desires to unlock development potential within this area and is seeking a proposal that contributes to the City’s goal of creating a diverse, world-class, year-round coastal community for residents and visitors. Interested parties that plan to create a vibrant, diverse, and connected development, while also complementing the creative energy of the adjacent ViBe Creative District, are encouraged to submit.


Submission Deadline

All proposals shall be received and date-stamped in the location described below no later than Oct. 20, 2025, 3 p.m. local time. All Proposals received after that time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the respondent.


Contact Information

Peter Gaytan
Department of Economic Development
4525 Main Street, Suite 700
Email: PGaytan@VBgov.com or Call 757-385-2913