Description
This solicitation offers the Collingswood Board of Education’s former James A. Garfield Elementary School – a 1.205‑acre site with a 16,007‑sq‑ft building – for public sale. The property is sold “AS‑IS, WHERE‑IS” with all existing fixtures (except the security system) included, and the buyer assumes all due‑diligence responsibilities, including zoning, environmental, and structural assessments. The Board will accept the highest responsible bid, with a $100,000 bid guarantee required from each bidder and a 5 % initial deposit due immediately after award. No warranties are provided; the buyer must verify zoning suitability and arrange any required variances or environmental studies.
• Property: 480 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ; 1.205 acre land + 16,007 sq ft school building.
• Sale terms: “AS‑IS, WHERE‑IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,” bid guarantee $100,000, 5 % initial deposit, financing contingency 60 days.
• Key deadlines: Bid opening Nov 17 2026 10:00 a.m.; board decision by the second regular board meeting thereafter; bid guarantees returned to non‑top‑3 bidders within 10 business days.