On The Market: South End Neighborhood Center

Here’s a notification we received that may be of interest …

Surplus Sale of South End Neighborhood Center – 7802 South L Street

Buy City Property

The City of Tacoma is soliciting proposals from persons or entities (“Proposers”) interested in purchasing the South End Neighborhood Center located at 7802 South L Street.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been published inviting proposers to submit proposals for the acquisition of the South End Neighborhood Center.

To be considered, proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the RFP and NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 30, 2012. Proposals will be selected based on their compatibility with the neighborhood and the City’s goal to be a safe, clean and attractive community.

For a copy of the RFP, visit CityofTacoma.org

About the Process

This is not a typical bid solicitation awarding the property to the highest bidder. Instead, this RFP process will take into account the purchase price offered by proposers as well as the proposed future uses of the property. A proposal will be selected based on its compatibility with the neighborhood and the City’s goal to be a safe, clean and attractive community.

Proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Committees that includes at least one member of the public – as referred to the City by the South End Neighborhood Council.

Proposers will have to submit a Minimum Bid Amount that is consistent with market value as determined by an independent appraisal and proposers will have to agree to a covenant to use/develop the property consistent with their proposals for a five year period.

Anyone interested in buying a neighborhood center?