RFP 25-14 The Purchase of One (1) Commercial Property in the CRA

The City of Lake Wales Community Development Agency (CRA) is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) #25-14 for the purchase of one vacant parcel located in the Longleaf Business Park, a designated Commerce & Technology Park. The procurement is specifically seeking a qualified buyer who will purchase and subsequently redevelop the property, with proposals being accepted until August 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interested parties must submit an original proposal, four physical copies, and one digital copy on a flash drive to the Purchasing Department at 201 Central Ave. W., Lake Wales, Florida. Potential respondents are required to obtain the complete RFP documentation from the city's website (www.lakewalesfl.gov) under the Purchasing Department section or by contacting Cynthia Monk via email. The submission must include all executed documents and necessary attachments, with proposals to be delivered via hand delivery, mail, or courier service. Faxed or emailed responses will not be accepted, and the proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the specified label.

While the RFP does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, it appears open to various potential developers or investors interested in purchasing and redeveloping the vacant parcel. The document does not specify an incumbent vendor or mention existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range is provided in the available information. Interested parties will need to review the full RFP documentation to understand any potential qualifications, evaluation criteria, or specific development expectations for the property. The procurement is located in Polk County, Florida, and represents an opportunity for a developer to acquire and transform a parcel within the Lake Wales Commerce & Technology Park.