Request for Proposals (RFP #ED-25-05)
For City-Owned Property East of Oceana Boulevard, Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach Economic Development (VBED) department is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to purchase the property for Accident Potential Zone (APZ) 1 compatible development.
Overview
Portions of three (3) parcels of land in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, totaling approximately 27.2 acres:
- Eastern Shore Salisbury Plains Farm – 12.91 Acres (GPIN:24172039520000).
- Eastern Shore Salisbury Plains Farm Parcel A & B – 12.48 Acres (GPIN:24172261390000).
- Eastern Shore Salisbury Plains Farm – 63.678 Acres (GPIN:24171293460000).
A map of the property boundaries is provided in Exhibit A. For legal descriptions and parcel boundaries, refer to the Parcel Details and Plat Map. Please note that the final project boundaries are subject to change, based on the nature of the proposals received and required site planning considerations.
Background
The property is zoned I1 and located in the 70-75 dB Aircraft Noise and APZ-1 zones. Residential uses will not be considered. A large portion of the Property is located within a designated floodplain area. The Property is encumbered by a Navy easement, see the Grant of Easement document. Respondents shall be responsible for compliance with the restrictions imposed by that easement.
Future Use
The City is seeking a compatible development that conforms to the APZ-1 overlay outlined in Article 18 of the City of Virginia Beach Zoning Code and contributes to the City’s economic growth. For this site, no residential development, public assembly, or eating and drinking establishments, or other uses prohibited in APZ-1 will be permitted. Potential desirable uses that will be considered are:
- Light Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale Trade
- Repair, Warehousing, and Storage Services
Additionally, the property is adjacent to the City of Virginia Beach’s Whitehurst Borrow Pit Dredged Material Management Area. A significant portion of the subject property lies within the 1% annual chance of flood hazard zone. Proposed projects must consider and incorporate appropriate design measures and mitigation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and long-term viability.
Please note that the existing parcels within this site were created by deed rather than subdivision; any new legal parcel creation will require a subdivision variance, including review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. This process may take up to four (4) months and approval is not guaranteed. Respondents should factor this timeline and risk into their development schedule.
The successful proposer will be responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals, including but not limited to: Navy easement compliance approval (finalists only); subdivision variance approval, identification of potential impacts (e.g., traffic, noise, environmental concerns) and propose strategies for mitigation.
RFP Document
Download the RFP for all of the requirements.
Submission Deadline
All proposals shall be received and date-stamped in the location described below no later than March 6, 2026, 3 p.m. local time. Late submissions will not be considered and will be returned unopened.
Contact Information
Peter Gaytan
Department of Economic Development
4525 Main Street, Suite 700
Email: PGaytan@VBgov.com or Call 757-385-2913