Real Estate

Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608

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Offering Summary	The City of Mobile is looking to dispose of surplus City-owned property that is no longer needed for municipal purposes, thereby returning the parcel to the tax rolls.
Property Location	Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608, Key No. 12800123. And legally described as Lot 3 Fort Hardeman Subdivision.
Site / Zoning	The subject property consists of land having dimensions of 20 feet by 129.5 feet by 28.18 feet by 157.46 feet containing approximately 2,953± square feet. The site is level and cleared. The subject property is zoned R1, however the surrounding property uses are zoned B2. The parcel is below the 6,000 sq ft minimum lot area required for development under the City of Mobile Unified Development Code. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence regarding permitted uses and development requirements.
Utilities	All public.
Pricing	The City of Mobile is required to obtain a minimum of fair market value for the sale of its real property. Proposals less than $15,700.00 will not be considered.  Broker fees will be paid by the buyer.

Existing Survey	Deed Restrictions	Utilities to Site	Floodplain	ROW/Traffic	Environmental

SUBJECT PROPERTY
LOCATION: Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOT 3, FORT HARDEMAN SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2021037217 OF THE RECORDS IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA.

SITE INFORMATION:
The property is currently leased by a private entity for off-street parking. The Site is a total of 2,953+ square feet, undeveloped parcel and is zoned R-1. The parcel is below the 6,000 sq ft minimum lot area required for development under the City of Mobile Unified Development Code. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence regarding permitted uses and development requirements.

SURROUNDING AREA: 
Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue is located in the Spring Hill area.  It is close to medical facilities, shopping, banking, and has residential neighborhoods to the north and east of the property.  The area boasts of nearby parks, museums, community theater, and more.  It is surrounded immediately by recreational, commercial, and a brand-new state-of-the-art fire station.
The site is currently zoned R-1, but the surrounding property uses are zoned B2.  Highest and best use would be for an adjoining property owner, based on the current size this limits the utility. 

Additionally, the site will need to comply with City Engineering/Right of Way requirements and Build Mobile/Permitting building code requirements. 

The Selected respondent will be responsible for any needed rezoning of this parcel.

PRESENT CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY: 
The information below is for informational purposes only and in no way should be used, without further inspection, to construct a response to this RFP. 

• The Property is being sold as-is. No warranties or representations of any kind are being made by the City of Mobile, its agents or assigns.
• The site has been determined to be outside the 500-year FEMA floodplain. The site is designated as Flood Zone X. 
• All major public utilities are available to the site. 
• Respondents will be responsible for conducting their own environmental assessment and testing and will be responsible for any required environmental remediation, if applicable. 
• The parcel is below the 6,000 sq ft minimum lot area required for development under the City of Mobile Unified Development Code. 

CITY OBJECTIVES
The City of Mobile seeks to select a buyer to purchase the property at Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue, Mobile, AL 36608 to accomplish the following objectives: 

• Obtain the highest and best use of the property in a manner that is consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan and zoning regulations.
• Encourage private investment that will contribute to economic development, increase the tax base, and enhance the surrounding area. 
• Maximize the value received by the city through the sale of surplus real property. 
• Return the property to the tax rolls.

PROPOSALS, ELIGIBILITY, AND SELECTION

PROPOSALS 

In addition to meeting the above threshold requirements, the Respondent must submit a complete response to this Request for Proposals. The Response must contain the following information: 

• The price the Respondent is willing to pay for the Property in its “as-is” condition. The City is required to obtain at least Fair Market Value for the sale of its real property. The minimum bid is $15,700;
• Provide a detailed timeline for the entire rehabilitation project, including completion dates that include the following milestones:
  • Statement of proposed use
  • Certificate of Occupancy. 
  • Place offer in a closed opaque envelope labeled “SEALED PROPOSAL”.
  • If bidder desires that payment of any broker fee be disbursed as a closing cost from the gross sale proceeds, then the amount of the fee shall be plainly disclosed in the bid and the bid amount should be increased accordingly so that the net proceeds to the City of Mobile is not reduced.

All questions must be sent in writing by mail to Carleen Stout-Clark at the address listed under “Proposal Submission” below or by email to carleen.stout@cityofmobile.gov / RE: PROPOSAL-VACANT LOT 3, REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT. Questions must be received no later than three (3) business days prior to the date for receipt of Proposals. All responses will be in writing in the form of an Addendum to the Request for Bids.

FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
In addition to the above, the successful Respondent must demonstrate the financial capacity to undertake the proposed redevelopment and will be required to submit the following upon selection:

• Potential investors or contractors: a line of credit availability OR proof of funds letter from a lending institution and most recent corporate financial statement OR other evidence acceptable to the City;
•  If an investor or contractor, please provide three references or examples of similar, previous projects.

RESPONDENT ELIGIBLITY

Selection will be based on the highest responsible and responsive proposal that best satisfies the objectives of the City for the development of this Property. Conceptual plans will be considered. 

Respondent must meet the following threshold requirements in order to be eligible to respond to this RFP:  

• The Respondent or a related entity may not own any real property within the City of Mobile that has any unresolved citation or violation of any local codes and/or ordinances.
• The Respondent may not own any real property within the City of Mobile, Mobile County or the State of Alabama that is tax delinquent.
• The Respondent must not have been the prior owner of any real property in the City of Mobile that was transferred to the State Land Commissioner as a result of tax delinquency.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Following selection, the selected respondent will be required to enter into a Purchase Agreement with the City. The Purchase Agreement shall incorporate the following: A Scope of Work and/or Construction Plans and Specifications as deemed acceptable by the City based on the conceptual plans proposed by the Respondent, the Project Timeline, including performance milestones such as close of due diligence and issuance time of closing; and a reversion clause. The specific terms of the Purchase Agreement will be negotiated between the City and the successful respondent upon selection. 

The City will be responsible for the cost of the preparation of the deed and Title Insurance. The deed will include restriction(s) regarding the residential requirement for this development.  All other closing costs as well as the costs for additional surveys or inspections shall be the responsibility of the selected respondent.

The selected respondent will have thirty (30) days from selection to execute a Purchase Agreement with the City. 

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
RESPONSES ARE DUE: Responses must be received on or before Wednesday, August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.
All Proposals shall be submitted on the Response Form provided with this Request for Proposals. Proposals may be delivered or mailed to the following: 

Physical Address:    

City of Mobile 
Government Plaza (Drop off – 9th Floor South Tower “City of Mobile Bids”)
City Clerk’s Office 9th Floor, South Tower 
RE: Sealed Proposal for Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue
205 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602

Mailing Address:    

City of Mobile
City Clerk’s Office – 9th Floor, South Tower
RE: Sealed Proposal for Vacant Lot 3, McGregor Avenue
P.O. Box 1827 
Mobile, AL 36633  

If Proposal Delivered in person: Enter Government Plaza, take the South Tower elevators to the 9th Floor, and leave sealed Proposal in the box, marked “City of Mobile Bids”, no later than Wednesday, August 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM local time.  Proposals Will Not Be Accepted in the Real Estate Department.  

PROPOSAL OPENING and SELECTION
Proposals will be opened at 2:30 pm on August 31, 2026. All responsible and responsive Proposals will be forwarded to a real estate committee for review and recommendation for award.

The City may reject any or all Proposals or may make awards to the highest and most responsive Respondent. In determining the most responsive proposal, the City shall take into consideration the Respondent’s proposal and the following factors:

•  The price the Respondent is willing to pay for the parcel; 
•  The proposed use and rehabilitation plan; 
•  The Respondent’s financial capacity to undertake the project(s) in a timely manner (to be reviewed upon selection).

Selection of successful Respondent will not be based solely on high bid, but rather on the complete proposal package. It is anticipated that a selection would be made by September 11, 2026. 

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
 The City reserves the right to: 

• Amend, modify, or withdraw this RFP; 
• Revise any requirements under this RFP;
• Accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interests of the City, and to reject any and all proposals; 
• Require supplemental or clarifying information from any responding party, without having been deemed to have changed the terms of the RFP;
• Extend the deadline for submissions of responses;
•  Negotiate or hold discussions with any Respondent to supplement responses. 
•  Include deed restriction(s) regarding residential development.

Additionally: 
The City may exercise all rights at any time without notice and without liability for expenses incurred in responding to any changes in the RFP.  Responses are prepared at the sole cost and expense of the respondent. Responses are submitted for the benefit of the party identified on the Proposal Form and are non-assignable. 

Nothing stated at any time by any City agent or representative will affect a change or addition to the RFP, unless confirmed in writing by the City and distributed to all responders. 

All information submitted in response to this RFP shall become the property of the City, and as such, may be subject to public review as public records. Any responder who submits records of sensitive internal business affairs, proprietary information, or information that could potentially be used by competitors to achieve an unfair business advantage must identify the information as confidential at the time it is submitted to the City. The City will not release appropriately designated confidential information. If the City finds that the information is not confidential for purposes of the Alabama Open Records Act, it will consult with the responder before releasing it to the public.

Respondents acknowledge and agree that the City will not be liable for any costs, expenses, losses, damages (including damages for loss of anticipated profit) or liability incurred by the respondent as a result of, or arising out of, responding to this RFP. 

This proposal uses the gender-neutral words “it” and “its” in place of “he” and “she” and “his” and “her,” etc., merely for the sake of brevity or to include the possibility that a consulting firm might submit a proposal. 

DISCLAIMERS
The Property is being sold “as is, where is.” 

The parcel is below the 6,000 sq ft minimum lot area required for development under the City of Mobile Unified Development Code. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence regarding permitted uses and development requirements.