Lease of County Owned Property at 3245 Bear Run Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065

Clay County is offering a long‑term lease of the southern portion of its 3245 Bear Run Blvd property in Orange Park, FL. The existing building, formerly a Tax Collector site, is vacant and the County wants a tenant who will invest in improvements and activate the space with a business that complements the surrounding corridor. The County will retain ownership, and the lease will be evaluated on the proposed use, financial viability, and community impact. Interested parties must submit a full proposal (including business plan, lease terms, and improvement schedule) electronically by the bid deadline. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled, and all questions must be submitted by the inquiry deadline. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will award to the proposal judged to be in the best interest of the County. • Lease of county‑owned commercial property (address: 3245 Bear Run Blvd, Orange Park, FL) • Tenant must improve the existing structure and operate a business that enhances the local corridor • Full proposal required: business model, financial pro‑forma, improvement plan, lease terms, local‑preference certification • Pre‑bid meeting (Oct 21, 2026) – non‑mandatory; questions due Oct 30, 2026 • Bid submission deadline: Nov 23, 2026, 4 PM (electronic) • Award recommendation expected Dec 22, 2026 • County policies: local preference, Buy‑American, drug‑free workplace, insurance and bonding requirements