Disposal of 0 Polk Street

The Town of Burlington, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for the outright purchase of a municipally owned parcel at 0 Polk Street, Burlington, MA, with proposals due September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM and questions due August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

The property comprises 0.057 acres (approximately 2,615 square feet with 25 feet of frontage), zoned for One Family Dwelling (RO) residential use. The parcel is being sold on an "as-is" basis with no warranties or representations regarding condition, fitness for use, or environmental conditions. The Town acquired the property through tax taking in 1978 and has determined it surplus to municipal needs. Title will be conveyed via quitclaim deed, free from encumbrances except for current-year taxes, zoning provisions, and existing easements or restrictions that do not materially interfere with current use. A Historical Preservation Restriction will be placed on the property as a condition of the purchase and sale agreement. The current assessed value is $14,400, with a minimum proposal amount of $20,000.

The award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible proposal. The selected proposer must execute a purchase and sales agreement within 90 days of award and demonstrate financial ability to complete the purchase. The proposer must certify non-collusion and tax compliance and is responsible for all costs associated with inspections, due diligence, permits, approvals, and any financing. The Town will not pay real estate broker commissions; proposers are solely responsible for any broker fees and must indemnify the Town against related claims.

Responses to questions will be issued as addenda by August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (estimated). Proposal opening will occur on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM, with Select Board approval anticipated for September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM. RFP documents are available beginning July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM on the Town's website. Rachel Leonardo, Chief Procurement Officer, serves as the primary contact at purchasing@burlington.org.