Estate Sale Government Bids & RFPs

The bid proposals must be submitted by June 16, 2026, at 03:00 PM CT.

Proposals must include a statement of intended use for the property, including any intention to rezone the property. Vendors must also complete a conflict of interest questionnaire, an anticollusion statement, and a debarment or suspension certification. The bid notice states, failure to certify will render bidder nonresponsive and will not be considered for award.

The deadline for questions about this proposal is June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.

The bid notice states that the City of Morristown is requesting proposals from qualified parties interested in purchasing and developing the property.

The bid notice states that proposals must be delivered to the City Clerk's office on or before May 19 at 11:00 a. m. The closing on the transaction will be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the successful proposal. The primary structure on the property must be demolished within ninety (90) days of closing. The accessory structure on the property must be demolished or restored to a condition that is compliant with all applicable codes within one (1) year of closing, only if a new primary structure is constructed on the property within the same timeframe.

The bid notice states that the closing on the transaction will be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the successful proposal. The successful bidder will be required to execute a purchase agreement with the city within seven (7) days of the council approval of the sale. The notice also mentions that the developers should provide a statement addressing their financial capacity to complete the proposed project, and upon acceptance of a proposal, the developer must provide adequate documentation showing the ability to finance the work being proposed. The submittal of a binding letter of credit as part of your response to this RFP is not required but is preferred.

The bid notice states that this property will be sold on an as is basis with no guarantee or warranty of any kind. The city has not performed any inspections of the property, including but not limited to inspections for asbestos, lead, or any other potential hazard, and makes no representations regarding the presence or absence of said materials.

The bid notice states that the city council will consider all contents of the proposals received, and reserves the right to consider and weigh all provisions and contents of the proposals, and may choose to not sell and transfer the property to the highest bidder, reserving the right to give value to the other terms and provisions of the proposals. The city council reserves the right to accept the proposal that is, in the city council's sole discretion, in the best interests of the city of independence.

The bid notice requires proposals to include a description of the intended use of the property, the proposed timeline for the intended use, and any other information deemed appropriate. Additionally, proposals should include the developers itemized project cost estimates related to the various improvements to the property, including any supporting documentation deemed appropriate; the steps needed to achieve the developers stated goal, including a timeline for those steps from the beginning of the project through its completion; the developers experience doing the type of work demolition or restoration proposed for this property and names and addresses of up to three references who can attest to the developers experience and qualifications; and a statement addressing the developers financial capacity to complete the proposed project.

The bid notice states that a right of reversion agreement will provide for the automatic reversion of any property purchased that has not been demolished within the agreed upon ninety (90) day from closing timeline. The agreement will include provisions to ensure the developers compliance with the terms of the agreement, including terms defining compliance, failure to comply, breach, and remedies of the parties in that event.

The bid notice states that it is strongly urged that anyone assessing whether to respond to this RFP should perform the proper due diligence beforehand, including arranging a site visit by using the city's contact information provided herein. To inspect the property or to obtain the required RFP form, please contact City Hall.

The bid notice mentions a public hearing on the proposed transfer is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Any person may appear at the public hearing to comment on the proposed terms of the transfer and/or may submit written comments in advance of the public hearing by delivery to the City Clerk's office or by mailing to the City of Independence, attn. City Clerk, on or before the date and time of the public hearing.