RFP 2025-03 opportunity to purchase & renovate historic residential property in old town lilburn

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking qualified individuals or entities to submit proposals for RFP 2025-03, which involves the purchase and comprehensive renovation of a historic single-family residential property located at 243 Main Street in Old Town Lilburn, Georgia. The procurement requires the selected bidder to purchase the property for a minimum of $200,000 and renovate it while preserving its historic architectural character and maintaining its residential use. Proposals must demonstrate a commitment to adhering to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, with specific focus on maintaining exterior historic features such as architectural style, building materials, windows, doors, roofline, siding, trim, and porches. The RFP requires mandatory property inspection by prospective bidders or their authorized representatives to fully understand the property's historic elements. Proposals are to be submitted through the OpenGov Procurement Portal by the due date of January 12, 2026, with no alternative submission methods accepted.

The opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Bidders must commit to maintaining the property's historic exterior character in perpetuity, with all commitments to be documented through a notarized Affidavit of Commitment to Maintain Exterior Historic Character. The City of Lilburn retains enforcement authority through legal remedies such as injunctive relief, specific performance, and monetary damages for non-compliance with historic preservation requirements. The restrictive covenants established through this procurement will bind current and future property owners, ensuring long-term preservation of the historic structure. While specific budget ranges beyond the $200,000 minimum purchase price are not detailed, bidders should anticipate additional renovation costs to meet historic preservation standards. The project represents a unique opportunity for private investment in historic property restoration within Gwinnett County's Old Town Lilburn district.