Hotel Development Opportunity: Convention and Entertainment District
The East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) is pleased to release Part I of its Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ|P) for the development of a hotel adjacent to the new EMCID Convention Center and Valley Ranch Entertainment District in New Caney, Texas.
Hunden Partners is serving as EMCID’s development advisor and is assisting EMCID in administering and facilitating the RFQ|P process.
Currently under construction within Valley Ranch Town Center, the EMCID Convention Center will serve as the centerpiece of a growing hospitality and entertainment district. The approximately 210,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in late 2026 and will feature a 55,000-square-foot ballroom/exhibit hall, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, approximately 40,000 square feet of lobby, pre-function, and outdoor areas, and an attached 800-space structured parking garage.
The EMCID Board of Directors approved a recommendation on June 1, 2026, to enter exclusive negotiations with Oak View Group for the management of the district’s new 210,000-square-foot convention center.
EMCID is seeking experienced hotel developers with demonstrated expertise in financing, design, construction, ownership, and operations to participate in this catalytic hospitality opportunity. Part I of the RFQ|P is intended to identify qualified development teams for advancement to Part II, the Request for Proposals (RFP).
Part I RFQ Process
Part I responses will begin to be reviewed on July 20, 2026. Qualifications submitted after that date will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until EMCID selects a developer with whom it intends to enter into an agreement. Proposers determined to be qualified will be notified and invited to participate in Part II of the process. EMCID currently anticipates issuing the Part II RFP to shortlisted teams in August 2026.
RFQ Access & Registration
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register through the download portal provided below to receive future communications, addenda, and updates regarding the RFQ|P process. Additional information and future addenda will also be posted on EMCID’s website.
https://hunden.com/hotel-developer-rfq-emcid-convention-center-hotel/
Submission Instructions
RFQ submittals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to:
Questions & Communications
All questions regarding the RFQ|P process must be submitted in writing to the email address above. Responses to questions will be issued through written addenda distributed to registered participants.
To ensure a fair and transparent process, proposers may not contact EMCID staff, elected or appointed officials, stakeholder organizations, or related entities regarding this opportunity outside of the formal RFQ|P process. All communications must be directed through Hunden Partners at the email address above.
EMCID appreciates your interest in this transformational development opportunity and looks forward to reviewing qualifications from experienced hospitality development teams.