Deep Creek- Former School Site RFI

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City of Chesapeake, VA - Planning has issued request for information, solicitation 27-095-3993.

The City of Chesapeake wishes to better understand the unique factors and considerations impacting the potential redevelopment of the former Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP) school site located in Deep Creek. The Deep Creek Area Plan, adopted in May 2026, envisions the former school site as a mixed-use destination for the Deep Creek community, transformed through adaptive reuse of the existing historic school buildings. To access the full Deep Creek Area Plan document and supporting materials, please visit: Deep Creek Area Plan | Chesapeake, VA. At this time, the City invites interested parties to respond to this Request for Information (RFI) to identify the unique site factors and feasibility considerations for the former school property. Through this RFI, the City seeks information from interested parties in the following areas: Considerations for Department of Historic Resources (DHR) historic designation process and adaptive re-use Environmental/building remediation and rehabilitation factors Timing and phasing considerations Feasibility of mixed-use concept(s) for redevelopment options Considerations for a public park/open space feature A subsequent procurement process is anticipated where a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued for redevelopment proposals to be considered by the City. The results from this RFI process will directly inform the substance and criteria for the future RFP.

The former Deep Creek School property, most recently used by Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs (SECEP), is an 11-acre parcel located in the heart of Deep Creek, along George Washington Highway near the Deep Creek Bridge. Since the SECEP program ceased operations on the site in 2013, the site has remained inactive. An adjacent 0.6-acre parcel, also owned by the Chesapeake Land Bank, is being considered as part of this site. Together, these parcels pose a prominent opportunity for redevelopment and to create a central gathering place for the community. Description of Site The site is located along George Washington Highway near the Deep Creek Bridge, bounded by Westonia Road to the south, George Washington Hwy to the east, and primarily residential parcels along the west and north/northeastern boundaries. Some institutional and commercial uses are located nearby, such as the former Chesapeake Fire Station 8 to the north along George Washington Hwy, the retail uses on the corner of George Washington Hwy and Moses Grandy, and the "Crossings at Deep Creek" shopping center across the bridge from the site. The site is comprised of two publicly-owned parcels. A re-subdivision to combine parcels and/or parcel out the portion for historic designation is a possibility. The parcels include the following: Tax Parcel #0341003000130 – 140 George Washington Hwy N This parcel is 11.48 acres and is zoned R-8s and B-3. Its assessed value in 2027 is $3,677,100. A drainage easement bisects the parcel. This parcel features two primary buildings fronting George Washington Hwy: the smaller north structure, which includes the former gymnasium and cafeteria spaces, and the southern classroom building that includes several sections that were constructed over time. The City acquired the property in 2022. The north structure is a 2-3 story Colonial Revival style building completed in 1947. Its primary spaces include a gymnasium on the upper two levels and a cafeteria on the lower level, with related service spaces. While there are several locations where minor settlement cracking is visible in the concrete block walls on the interior and some evidence of leaking at the slate roofing, the building appears to be in good condition overall. The south structure was constructed in four phases. The central portion is the oldest remaining part of the school, built in 1923 as a west addition to the original 1910 structure. In 1952, another addition was constructed to the west of this structure. Finally, in 1957, the 1910 building was demolished and replaced with a modern style addition fronting George Washington Highway. This 3-4 story building contains primarily classroom spaces. The condition of the south structure is less sound than the north structure. All three sections of the building have flat roofs and have had active leaks for some period of time. Areas of fallen ceiling in the newer portions of the building have exposed the metal decking and joists, where there

Responses are due December 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST.

Questions must be submitted by November 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST.

Commodity categories: Engineering And Architectural Equipment, Surveying Equipment, Drawing Instruments, And Supplies, Environmentally Certified By An Agency Accepted Certification Entity; Historical Preservation; Planning, Urban (Community, Regional, Area wide, and State); Planning, Site (Installation and Project); Architectural And Engineering Services, Non-Professional; Strategic Technology Planning and Consulting Services; Urban Planning Consulting; Land Development and Planning/Engineering.

Contact: Anna Nagorniuk, Planner II (anagorniuk@cityofchesapeake.net, (757) 382-6176).

1 document is attached to the notice: Deep Creek Area Plan 2026.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/313562. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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