The city has taken the next step toward putting historic ex-Fire Station 37 (at 35th SW/SW Othello) up for sale, as authorized by the City Council last month. It’s just sent out a “request for proposals” (RFP) from real-estate brokers interested in marketing the former station, among other vacant properties. Read on for the full announcement:
Today the city of Seattle issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking real estate brokers to market various surplus properties on behalf of the city, including the former Fire Station 37 in West Seattle, the former Fire Station 38 in Ravenna Bryant, and other vacant property. Over the next few years, the city anticipates some of its other properties will also be authorized for sale in a competitive process. Multiple contracts will be awarded to various firms, and minority and women firms are encouraged to respond to the RFP.
The link to the full RFP (RFP#FAS2040 Broker Services) is available online at ebidexchange.com/seattle. To learn more about the RFP process, the city’s property disposition process, or about the potential properties for sale, potential bidders are encouraged to attend an optional presubmittal meeting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 17, 2011, in Room 4550 of the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 Fifth Ave. Proposals are due to the city no later than 1 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2011.
With authorization from the Seattle City Council, properties surplus to the city’s needs are generally sold in an open competitive process for fair market value. Surplus city properties often have special qualities which affect their marketability and their value. Historic fire stations are example of properties with special qualities. Choosing a real estate broker who can market and promote these special qualities to a wide range of prospective buyers will assure the city receives the best value in its sale of surplus property.
For more information on the RFP, please contact, Daniel Bretzke at 206-733-9882 or daniel.bretzke@seattle.gov
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