Deep Creek- Former School Site RFI

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.

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.