Sale of City Owned Property, Tract, Block One (1), J. G. Leverett Subdivision.

The City of Lubbock, Texas, located in Henderson County, is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of city-owned property consisting of 0.4514 acres (approximately 19,875 square feet) located at 2215 35th Street in Lubbock, specifically identified as Tract, Block One (1), J.G. Leverett Subdivision. The property, zoned for Medium Density Residential (MDR) development, is being sold on an "as-is, no warranty" basis and includes existing improvements such as chainlink fencing, a power pole, communication pedestal, driveway, and sidewalk. The parcel is vacant rectangular land with adequate frontage on 35th Street, good access to primary thoroughfares including Loop 289 and the Marsha Sharp Freeway, and all necessary utilities available (water, sewer, electric, and natural gas). Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Bonfire portal or in hard copy to the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management no later than April 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, with bid opening conducted via Zoom teleconference. All required documentation must include a completed Contract of Sale, earnest money, and a duly executed Bid Form, with clarification requests due no later than five calendar days prior to the bid closing date. The City will award the contract based on lowest responsible bidder or best value, considering factors such as purchase price, bidder reputation, quality, past relationships with the City, and compliance with Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, with local bidders within five percent of the lowest bid price eligible for preference under Texas Local Government Code 271.9051. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 60 days and exclude all federal excise, state sales, and transportation taxes.

Vendors responding to this procurement must execute a Non-Collusion Affidavit before a notary public and file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire with the city's records administrator within seven business days of beginning contract negotiations, disclosing any employment or business relationships with city officials or family members resulting in taxable income exceeding $2,500 in the preceding 12 months or gifts exceeding $100 in aggregate value. Standard contract conditions apply, including requirements for equal employment opportunity, insurance compliance, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, with bidders also required to complete vendor risk assessments regarding cybersecurity, business continuity plans, and personally identifiable information handling. Bidders must certify suspension/debarment status and compliance with Texas Government Code sections addressing Iran/Sudan business relationships, Israel boycotts, and firearm/energy company discrimination policies. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents. Based on the February 2026 appraisal prepared by Lowery Property Advisors, LLC, the property was valued at $28,000 in fee simple interest using the Sales Comparison Approach with comparable vacant land sales ranging from $23,100 to $33,000; this valuation establishes the approximate expected award value for the successful bidder.