Lake Wales CRA invites proposals for property redevelopment in Longleaf Business Park.

Legal Notice  Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency
RFP # 26-05
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF APPROXIMATELY 2.02 +/- ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA BY THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes, as owner of the named real properties listed by folio numbers at the bottom of this notice and the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A, of its intent to dispose of said properties (or portions thereof) and to invite proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of said property. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking builders, developers, or contractors with experience in redevelopment, beautification and creating commercial business space in the Longleaf Business Park. To maximize its success, organizations submitting proposals must demonstrate a proven track record in both commercial construction and redevelopment with beautification as an element. Among the key objectives and deliverables to be included by all proposers is:
 Redevelop property for commercial or industrial use.
 Enhance tax base
 Pursue smart growth development pattern
 Pursue development consistent with realistic market opportunities
 Create development opportunities that are attractive to conventional and/or innovative developers
 Support a reasonable and identifiable path to redevelopment of subject site in the next 2 to 4 years
 Keep process transparent to avoid the appearance of special interest conflicts
 Seek high standards and best utilization of public assets
 Respect and involve local stakeholder interests in design, construction, investing and utilization of site
 Build a relationship with the City and the CRA, which will extend beyond the current proposed project.
All proposals should include a description of the proposed development that would be built on the Property; documentation of the legal ability of the proposer and availability of funding to complete the proposed development; renderings or other depictions of the intended use; anticipated timeline and project schedule; and any identified strategies to help ensure long term business viability and success Conditions of acceptance of any such proposals may include right of reversion or other remedied to protect the CRA if the project is not timely completed per the negotiated contract terms. The CRA may further negotiate terms and conditions of the purchase of the properties.
Further information is available regarding the Property may be reviewed or obtained at the CRA offices at the address listed below. Additionally, the CRA will provide interest parties tours of the Property through scheduled appointments with the CRA by calling (863) 678-4182 ext. 1187.
Any party interested in submitting a proposal is hereby notified that sealed proposals must be received on or before close of business on the 30th day following publication of this notice at the CRA office located at, 201 W. Central Ave, Lake Wales, Fl. 33859.
In the event that the CRA does not receive any proposals in response to this invitation, or in the event that all proposals received by the CRA are rejected in its sole and absolute discretion, the CRA reserves the right to seek, negotiate, and accept proposals deemed to be in the public interest from any other person or entity, or may otherwise proceed with disposition of the Property by sale, lease, or transfer without further notice.
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-30-14-927041-000020
Legal Description:
LONGLEAF BUSINESS PARK PB 116 PGS 24-26 LOT 2
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate should contact the CRA Office at (863)678-4182 ext. 1337 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request such accommodation.
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