Disposal of 0 Polk St

The Town of Burlington, Massachusetts is requesting sealed proposals for the purchase of a 0.057-acre surplus municipal property at 0 Polk Street (Assessors Map ID 34-31-0), with proposals due June 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a public hearing scheduled for June 8 at 6:00 p.m.

The parcel comprises approximately 2,615 square feet with 25 feet of frontage, located in a One Family Dwelling (RO) Zoning District. The property has been Town-owned since a tax taking on September 8, 1978, and is conveyed on an "as-is" basis via quitclaim or release deed with good and clear record title, free from encumbrances except current building and zoning law provisions, current year taxes not yet due, and recorded easements or restrictions that do not materially interfere with existing use. No structures are on site.

The current assessed value is $14,400. Upon sale, the property becomes taxable to the new owner. The Town will pay no real estate broker commissions; any proposer engaging a broker is solely responsible for such fees.

Proposers must demonstrate financial ability to complete the purchase, provide a Statement of Competency, complete a Disclosure Statement for Transaction with a Public Agency Concerning Real Property filed with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, submit a non-collusion certification and tax compliance certification, and assume all responsibility for obtaining necessary permits, approvals, and conducting due diligence inspections at sole cost and expense. The selected proposer must execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement within 90 days of award. Award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible proposer, anticipated for Select Board approval on July 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Questions are due June 10 at 7:00 p.m., with responses provided by June 15. RFP documents have been available on the Town's website since April 8. Proposals must be delivered to the Chief Procurement Officer at 29 Center Street, Burlington, MA 01803; Addendum 1 (June 2) clarifies that proposals delivered to other departments or via outside delivery services may be rejected as unresponsive.