RFP 26-15 Purchase of Nine (9) Residential Properties in the CRA

City of Lake Wales
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
26-15
For The Purchase of Nine (9) Residential Properties in the CRA
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Cut along border and affix this label to your sealed proposal envelope to identify it as
a "Sealed Proposal". Be sure to include the name of the company submitting the
proposal where requested.
SEALED PROPOSAL - DO NOT OPEN
SEALED RFP NO: 26-15
RFP TITLE: Purchase of Nine (9) Residential
Properties in the CRA
DUE DATE/TIME: 09/01/26 by 2:00 pm
DELIVER TO:
City of Lake Wales
Purchasing Department
201 West Central Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Please Note: From time to time, addenda may be issued to this Request for Proposal. Any such addenda will
be posted on the same website, www.lakewalesfl.gov, from which you obtained this Request for Proposal.
Before submitting your proposal, you should check our website to download any addenda that may have been
issued.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP 26-15
Legal Notice - Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency
NOTICE OF DISPOSAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.22 +/- ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE LAKE
WALES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA BY THE LAKE WALES COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The City of Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) hereby gives notice pursuant to Section 163.380(3)(a),
Florida Statutes, as owner of the named real properties listed by folio numbers at the bottom of this notice and the legal
description attached hereto as Exhibit "A," of its intent to dispose of said properties (or portions thereof) and to invite
proposals from qualified developers for the redevelopment of said property. The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) is seeking builders, developers, or contractors with experience in construction of single family homes. To
maximize the longevity of the homes, organizations submitting proposals must demonstrate a proven track record in
residential construction and restoration of historic buildings. Among the key objectives and deliverables to be included by
all proposers is:
Redevelop property for affordable housing
Enhance tax base
Pursue smart growth development pattern
Pursue development consistent with realistic market opportunities
Create development opportunities that are attractive to conventional and/or innovative developers
Support a reasonable and identifiable path to redevelopment of subject site in the next 2 to 4 years
Keep process transparent to avoid the appearance of special interest conflicts
Seek high standards and best utilization of public assets
Respect and involve local stakeholder interests in design, construction, investing and utilization of site
Build a relationship with the City and the CRA which will extend beyond the current proposed project
All proposals should include a description of the proposed development that would be built on the Property;
documentation of the legal ability of the proposer and availability of funding to complete the proposed development;
renderings or other depictions of the intended use; anticipated timeline and project schedule; and any identified strategies
to help ensure long term business viability and success Conditions of acceptance of any such proposals may include right
of reversion or other remedied to protect the CRA if the project is not timely completed per the negotiated contract
terms. The CRA may further negotiate terms and conditions of the purchase of the properties.
At 2:00 P.M., prevailing time, on Tuesday, August 28, 2026, in the City Commission Chambers at the Municipal
Administration Building, 201 W. Central Ave., Lake Wales, Florida 33853. Proposals will be opened and read aloud to
the public.
Further information is available regarding the Property and may be reviewed or obtained at the CRA offices at the
address listed below. Additionally, the CRA will provide interested parties tours of the property through scheduled
appointments with the CRA by calling (863) 678-4182 ext. 1337.
Faxed or e-mailed responses will not be accepted. Responses may be hand delivered, mailed, or delivered via courier
service to the following address: City of Lake Wales, Purchasing Department, 201 West Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL
33853.
In the event that the CRA does not receive any proposals in response to this invitation, or in the event that all proposals
received by the CRA are rejected in its sole and absolute discretion, the CRA reserves the right to seek, negotiate, and
accept proposals deemed to be in the public interest from any other person or entity, or may otherwise proceed with
disposition of the Property by sale, lease, or transfer without further notice.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate should contact the CRA Office at (863)678-4182
ext. 1337 at least five business days prior to the meeting to request such accommodation.
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1. Exhibit A
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-30-02-901000-001110
Property Description: SEMINOLE HEIGHTS PB 6 PG 42 BLK 1 LOT 11
Physical Address: 17 Sessoms Ave.
The approximate value of this property is $14,247.00. The approximate value of the real property,
as determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the
opportunity to speak at the public hearing.
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2. Exhibit B
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-880000-002110
Property Description: LINCOLN PARK ADD PB 9 PG 19 BLK 2 LOT 11
Physical Address: 138 E St.
The approximate value of this property is $13,129.00. The approximate value of the real property, as
determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave. Lake
Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity to
speak at the public hearing.
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3. Exhibit C
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-880000-007010
Property Description: LINCOLN PARK ADD PB 9 PG 19 BLK C LOT 1
The approximate value of this property is $12,195.00. The approximate value of the real property,
as determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity
to speak at the public hearing.
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4. Exhibit D
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-880000-006030
Property Description: LINCOLN PARK ADD PB 9 PG 19 BLK B LOT 3
The approximate value of this property is $12,195.00. The approximate value of the real property, as
determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave. Lake
Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity to speak
at the public hearing.
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5. Exhibit E
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-879000-002130
Property Description: LAKE WALES LAND CO SUB PB 5 PG 11 BLK 2 LOT 13
The approximate value of this property is $13,328.00. The approximate value of the real property,
as determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave.
Lake Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity
to speak at the public hearing.
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6. Exhibit F
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-879000-001210
Property Description: LAKE WALES LAND CO SUB PB 5 PG 11 BLK 1 LOT 21
The approximate value of this property is $6,776.00. The approximate value of the real property, as
determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave. Lake
Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity to
speak at the public hearing.
Property Appraiser Aerial Photo
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7. Exhibit G
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 27-29-35-879000-001221
Property Description: LAKE WALES LAND CO SUB PB 5 PG 11 BLK 1 LOT 22 S1/2
The approximate value of this property is $6,776.00. The approximate value of the real property, as
determined by the City or its agents, is available at Lake Wales City Hall, 201 W. Central Ave. Lake
Wales, FL 33859. Anyone for or against this property disposition will be given the opportunity to
speak at the public hearing.
Property Appraiser Aerial Photo
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