City of Bradenton invites proposals for property sale by April 11, 2026.

NOTICE OF PROPERTY FOR SALE 
INVITATION TO OFFER PROPOSALS FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY-CITY OF BRADENTON FLORIDA 
CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA 
101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205 
 
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
NOTICE OF INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS/OFFERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSIDERED SALE AND DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA 
 
The City of Bradenton, Florida (the "City") is the owner of, and is considering disposition of its interest in the following described real property:  
 
Address:  2115 9th Street E, Bradenton, FL 34205 

Parcel ID: 4687900059 
Legal Description:  PARCEL "A"-COM AT THE NW COR OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 36, TWN 34S, RNG 17E; TH S 89 DEG 18 MIN 13 SEC E, ALONG THE NLY LN OF SD SW 1/4 OF THE SE1/4, A DIST OF 60 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE ELY R/W OF 9TH ST E AS SHOWN ON THE FL DOT R/W MAPS SEC 13120-2506, FOR A POB; TH CONT S 89 DEG 18 MIN 13 SEC E, ALONG THE NLY LN OF SD SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4, A DIST OF 87.61 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SWLY CSX RR R/W; TH S 53 DEG 11 MIN 51 SEC E, ALONG SD SWLY CSX RR R/W, 948.56 FT; TH S 00 DEG 16 MIN 20 SEC W, LEAVING SD SWLY CSX RR R/W, A DIST OF 121.85 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NLY LMTD ACCESS R/W OF ST RD 683 (US HWY 301), AS SHOWN ON AFORESAID FL DOT R/W MAPS; TH N 58 DEG 27 MIN 13 SEC W, ALONG SD NLY LMTD ACCESS R/W, A DIST OF 970.67 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE AFORESAID ELY R/W OF 9TH ST E; TH N 06 DEG 00 MIN 58 SEC W, ALONG SD ELY R/W, A DIST OF 184.34 FT TO THE POB. TOGETHER WITH:  PARCEL "B"-COM AT THE NW COR OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 36, TWN 34 S RNG 17E; TH S 89 DEG 18 MIN 13 SEC E, ALONG THE NLY LN OF SD SW1/4 OF THE SE1/4, A DIST OF 60 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE ELY R/W OF 9TH ST E AS SHOWN ON THE FL DOT R/W MAPS SEC 13120-2506; TH CONT S 89 DEG 18 MIN 13 SEC E, ALONG THE NLY LN OF SD SW1/4 OF THE SE1/2, A DIST OF 87.61 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SWLY CSX RR R/W; TH S 53 DEG 11 MIN 51 SEC E, ALONG SD SWLY CSX RR R/W, A DIST OF 948.56 FT FOR A POB: TH CONT S 53 DEG 11 MIN 51 SEC E, ALONG SD SWLY CSX RR R/W, A DIST OF 306.82 FT TO A PT ON THE ARC OF A CURVE WHOSE RADIUS PT LIES S 53 DEG 17 MIN 55 SEC W, 930.06 FT; TH RUN SELY, ALONG SD SWLY CSX RR R/W AND THE ARC OF SD CURVE, THROUGH A C/A OF 10 DEG 21 MIN 25 SEC, A DIST OF 168.12 FT TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NLY LMTD ACCESS R/W OF ST RD NO 683 (US HWY 301), AS SHOWHN ON AFORESAID FL DOT R/W MAPS; TH N 58 DEG 27 MIN 13 SEC W, ALONG SD NLY LMTD ACCESS R/W, 391.96 FT; TH N 00 DEG 16 MIN 20 SEC E, A DIST OF 121.85 FT TO THE POB.  
 
Any party who is interested in acquiring said real property is hereby instructed to submit five (5) copies and one (1) original of their proposals.  All offers/proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "SEALED BID  CONSIDERED DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY".  NOTE:  The City will not open any envelope which is not properly marked.   
 Proposals must be submitted to: 
 
City of Bradenton 
Attention: Corey Fortin, Policy, Planning, Procedure & Real Estate Administrator 
101 Old Main Street  
Bradenton, Florida 34205 
 
Proposals must be in writing and received by the Policy, Planning, Procedure & Real Estate Administrator no later than 2:30 p.m. (EST) on April 11, 2026.  Proposals received after 2:30 p.m. (EST) on April 11, 2026, will be rejected and not opened.  In the event that the City does not receive any proposals in response to this Notice of Disposition of Real Property or in the event that all proposals received by the Notice of Disposition of Real Property are rejected by the City, the City reserves the right to seek, negotiate, and accept proposals deemed to be in the public interest from any other person or entity without further notice. 
 
All proposals must be made within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this Notice of Invitation and must include the following:  proposed purchase price; a 10% deposit in the form of a certified or cashier's check made payable to the City of Bradenton; proof of funds for cash purchase or a letter of credit from a lender for financing; a project description that includes the proposed intended use of the subject property, the scope of the project and a timeline for implementation; a proposed closing date; and the name address and contact information for the bidder.  A bid form can be obtained by email request to Corey.Fortin@bradentonFL.gov.   
 
The deposit shall be forfeited to the City if the successful bidder fails to perform as specified after written notification of award.  Any deposits received from unsuccessful bidders will be returned within five business days after a decision by City Council.   
 
All offers/proposals received by the submission deadline at 2:30p.m. (EST) on April 11, 2026, will be evaluated and considered by City Staff, who will then make a recommendation for consideration by City Council.   
 
This Notice of Invitation to offer does not constitute an agreement to sell or dispose of the property by the City. This is only a solicitation for proposals, and the City is under no obligation to accept or consider any proposal from any offeror.  The City shall retain the right to do what is in the best interests of the City relative to the subject parcel and may reject any and all offers. 
 
The City reserves the right to impose other conditions to the sale and/or the use of the property, and the final proposed agreement will be subject to approval by City Council. 
 
Respondents are encouraged to communicate any questions by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions should be sent in writing via email to Corey.Fortin@bradentonfl.gov.  All questions will be answered by the Policy, Planning, Procedure & Real Estate Administrator and posted on the City's website  Housing & Community Development Page.  Further information relating to this Invitation as is available may be obtained by contacting the Policy, Planning, Procedure & Real Estate Administrator. 
 
If the property is within a community redevelopment area of the City, pursuant to Section 163.380(1), Florida Statutes, the disposition or any development of the property may be subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land, if any, necessary and appropriate to further prevent slum and blighted areas, and to carry out the intent of the parties. In addition, any purchasers, their successors and assigns will be obligated to devote the property only to the uses specified in the Master Plan of the applicable CRA district, City Land Development Regulations and in the public interest. 
 
The property will be conveyed "AS IS", generally by Quit Claim or Special Warranty Deed and there will be no representations or warranties of any kind from the City.  The bidder agrees to take title to the property subject to all encumbrances affecting the property, if any.  The successful bidder agrees to pay all closing costs, recording fees and documentary stamps.   
IPL0317537
Mar 4,11 2026