Redevelopment Opportunity: Wyman School – 108 Dunbar Avenue
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Site Walk thru: With impending weather and bitterly cold temperatures, we are rescheduling the walk thru on Monday, January 26 at 8:30 am to Friday, January 30 at 9:30 am.
Proposal Due Date: March 17, 2026 by 3 pm
I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified developers or development teams for the acquisition and redevelopment of a city-owned property located at 108 Dunbar Avenue, commonly known as the Wyman School site. This 1.76-acre site includes a three-story historic school building and is an important component of the City’s ongoing community revitalization strategy.
The three-story historic school building is currently undergoing asbestos and lead-based paint abatement. The City of Excelsior Springs is spending nearly $750,000 from Missouri Department of Natural Resources grant funds and Capital Improvement funds. When completed the building will be available for redevelopment.
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026 by 3 p.m.
Submission Format: One electronic PDF (required); 7 hard copies (optional)
Submit Proposal to:
Melinda Mehaffy, Economic Development Director
City of Excelsior Springs – Economic Development Department
201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Email: mmehaffy@excelsiorsprings.gov
Click here for complete proposal
Click here for Former Wyman High School Site ACM & LBP Inspections
Click here for National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
Recent Wyman Photos: Photos were taken during asbestos and lead-based paint abatement process. Roof photo was taken on January 14, 2026.
