The Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority (“DDA”) is seeking qualified and visionary development teams to submit proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the River Market property, a historic industrial building located at the corner of Broad Street and Houston Street in downtown Hawkinsville, Georgia.

This RFP offers a unique opportunity to acquire and adaptively reuse a 20,000 sq. ft. warehouse-style structure on 0.71 acres in one of the community’s most historically significant districts. The DDA intends to select a development partner whose proposal aligns with the Authority’s mission to promote economic vitality, enhance downtown aesthetics, support adaptive reuse, and preserve Hawkinsville’s rich industrial heritage.

The Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any technicalities and informalities and re-advertise. The Hawkinsville Downtown Development Authority further reserves the right to award this proposal in whole or in part.

RIVER MARKET_RFP_2.23.2026

Sealed Bids will be received at Hawkinsville City Hall Located at 56 Broad Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 until 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 for the following project:

CITY OF HAWKINSVILLE  2025 LMIG Supplemental, 2026 LMIG & T-SPLOST Paving 

Resurfacing of portions of Merritt Street, 3rd Street, N. Dooley Street and Kibbie Street

Bid and Contract Documents are available here.

Bid Proposals will be accepted via hard copy (mail or hand delivery) and via email to sara@hawkinsvillega.net.

The City of Hawkinsville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities. All potential bidders must be pre-qualified by GDOT