Sale of municipal property

The City of McRae-Helena, Georgia is conducting a sealed bid sale of municipal property pursuant to O.C.G.A. 36-37-6. The property comprises 1.19 acres located in Land Lot 189 of the 10th Land District of Telfair County, Georgia, situated on Telfair Avenue. The parcel is being sold on an as-is basis, subject to any existing easements, restrictive covenants, or encumbrances, and will be conveyed via limited warranty deed. All interested bidders must submit sealed bids no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, June 30, 2025, to the City Manager's Office at 25 S. First Avenue, McRae-Helena, Georgia 31055, with public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM the same day at City Hall. Bidders must include a brief description of their intended use for the property and disclose any potential conflicts of interest with the City. The property will be awarded to the highest and best bidder, and all closing fees and costs associated with the property transfer shall be borne by the purchaser in addition to the bid price. The Invitation to Bid is available on the city website at www.mcrae-helena.org under Bid Opportunities, with hardcopies available upon request from the City Manager's Office. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Jeff Hardin, City Manager, at (229) 868-6051.

The notice does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder eligibility, or designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The property includes an existing water well designated "WELL SITE" for which the winning bidder must grant the City an easement to access and maintain the facility, with an Easement Agreement to be recorded in the real estate records. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in connection with this property sale. There are no specified budget ranges or reserve prices disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the award will be based on the highest bid received. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and is not obligated to sell the property. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the opening date.