Surplus Sale of City-Owned Property - Pump House

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and comprehensive redevelopment of the Cheyenne Auxiliary Pumping Station, a historic property located at 1504 Dillon Avenue in Natrona County. The procurement is a surplus sale of a city-owned property, specifically a 1-acre pump house requiring significant rehabilitation, with estimated restoration costs ranging from $1,000,000 for roof replacement and mothballing to $4,000,000 for full redevelopment. Bidders must submit a proposed purchase price, a detailed redevelopment concept, and proof of financial capacity to purchase and renovate the historic structure. The evaluation criteria will prioritize the bidder's ability to successfully renovate and preserve the property, with emphasis on experience in historic renovation, understanding of preservation principles, team capacity, and proposed project timeline. Key dates include a property preview/walk-through on October 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with questions due by October 13, 2025, and final bid submissions required by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM. A Zoom bid opening will occur on the submission deadline, with review and negotiation periods from October 23 to November 4, 2025, and anticipated city council approval on November 24, 2025.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the procurement documents. Each bidder must submit a $1,000 deposit via cashier's check, certified check, or bank money order, and provide comprehensive documentation including bank letters verifying available funds or audited financial statements. The City reserves the right to reject any bids and will determine the highest responsible bidder based on their demonstrated ability to complete the renovation while adhering to historic preservation requirements, including maintaining the exterior's eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places and following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documents. The property sale proceeds will be deposited into the Revolving Real Property Special Revenue Fund, with the City committed to preserving the historical integrity of the structure. While no specific award value is listed, the rehabilitation costs suggest a potential investment range between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000, depending on the scope of renovation chosen by the successful bidder.