Lease of Properties Acquired as a Result of Buy-Out

Jefferson County Purchasing Department in Beaumont, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-020 CG) for the lease of 81 vacant residential properties acquired through a FEMA-funded buy-out program. The procurement seeks proposals from individuals and organizations interested in leasing one or more properties for a five-year term under an "as-is" condition with no county maintenance or repairs provided. Proposers must submit sealed proposals with one original and two copies to the Jefferson County Purchasing Department at 1149 Pearl Street, First Floor, Beaumont, Texas 77701 by 11:00 AM Central Standard Time on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The deadline for submitting written questions is 5:00 PM Central Time on May 15, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on three criteria: intended use of the property (25% weight), proximity of the lessee's home to the leased property (35% weight), and proposed lease amount (40% weight). The evaluation committee will assess proposals between June 8-12, 2026, with lease awards anticipated on June 23, 2026, and lease execution with full payment due by July 21, 2026. Lessees must comply with all deed restrictions and FEMA-mandated use restrictions, maintain grass at or below six inches, pay property taxes, assume responsibility for mowing and maintenance, and obtain written county approval for any alterations; the lease prohibits permanent structures, commercial use, camping, timber harvesting, excavation, and human habitation, as most properties are located below base flood plain elevation.

Jefferson County encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority/Women Business Enterprises, and Historically Underutilized Businesses and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. No minimum lease amount or reserve price has been established for this procurement; however, payment for all five years must be received at lease signing. The RFP does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing contractors, as this represents a new lease program for the county's FEMA-acquired properties. No specific budget range or award values are listed in the procurement documents, as lease amounts will be determined through the competitive proposal evaluation process based on the criteria outlined. The county retains paramount rights to all properties and may terminate any lease with ten days' written notice.