Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe. Photo: City of Concord
Rare opportunity to restore historic building, develop 3.7 acres
Due November 7
By Colleen Awad, Community Relations Manager, City of Concord
Concord, CA –The City of Concord has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified partners to rehabilitate, adaptively reuse and manage the historic Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe and its surrounding property. This unique opportunity invites visionary teams to restore one of Concord’s most significant landmarks while activating several acres of land for new community-oriented development.
“The Adobe is one of Concord’s most treasured historic resources,” said Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager. “Our vision is to find a partner who can breathe new life into the building, respect its history, and create a destination where the public can once again gather and experience this piece of our community’s story.”
Photo: City of Concord
Constructed in 1844, the Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, located at 3119 Grant Street, is among the oldest surviving structures in Concord and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Don Fernando Pacheco, son of the grantee of Rancho Monte del Diablo, the adobe is a rare physical link to California’s Rancho Period and an enduring symbol of the region’s cultural heritage. The City has prioritized preserving this landmark and ensuring it remains publicly accessible for future generations.
In addition to the 1.4-acre site containing the Adobe, the City is offering an adjacent 3.7 acres for new development. Together, the property represents a rare opportunity for a creative partner to combine historic preservation with new facilities that can deliver cultural, recreational, or community benefits. Potential land uses include performance space, meeting facilities, early childhood education, recreation, or other compatible uses.
A non-mandatory walkthrough and pre-submittal meeting will be held at the Adobe on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Interested parties are encouraged to attend to learn more about the site and the City’s goals for the project.
Proposals are due by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to:
Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager
City of Concord
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
For more information and to download the full RFP, visit www.cityofconcord.org/adobe.
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