Partnership Development & Implementation Management Services for Yuma Innovation District

2026-11-03

The Yuma Innovation District is a City - led effort to accelerate downtown reinvestment by organizing planning , partnerships , and market activity to attract private investment , anchor tenants , and mixed - use development . This RFQ seeks a partner with proven experience in : • Innovation district strategy and governance • Public - private partnerships ( P3 ) and deal structuring • Tenant / anchor recruitment and ecosystem building • Developer / investor engagement and implementation management The selected firm will help move the Yuma Innovation District from concept to execution , aligning stakeholders , building momentum , and delivering an actionable path to investment and occupancy . The City intends to contract with a qualified firm to manage implementation , develop public - private partnership ( P3 ) structures , and build a pipeline of anchor tenants , investors , and institutional partners . The City expects a practical approach that delivers measurable progress , minimizes reliance on public subsidy , and advances downtown reinvestment , innovation - led economic diversification , and workforce development for Southwest Arizona .

Arizona

2026-03-27