Description
This solicitation invites sealed bids for the sale of approximately 0.838 acre of surplus park land in Baton Rouge, identified as Lots 445‑A, 446‑A, 470, 471, 472 in the Belfair Homes Subdivision. The parcel is located at 4390 Fairfields Avenue, southwest corner of Fairfields Ave. & Rhodes Ave., zoned A‑2 (single‑family residential) and C‑1 (light commercial). The minimum bid is set at $30,000 (appraised “as‑is” value) with bids accepted until 2:00 pm CT on October 20, 2026. Bids may be submitted either in sealed paper envelopes or electronically via www.bidexpress.com; all electronic bids must be confirmed as received. The winning bidder must execute a binding purchase agreement within 45 days of the bid opening. Key details include:
• Land size: 0.838 acre (36,497 SF) – irregular shape, frontages on Fairfields Ave. (262 ft) and Rhodes Ave. (198 ft).
• Minimum purchase price: $30,000; demolition cost estimated at $30,000 (already subtracted from vacant‑land value).
• Submission deadline: 10/20/2026 03:00 PM EDT; bid opening immediately after deadline in Room 1515, BREC Administration Building.
• Contact for bid packets: Dedra Fountain (Purchasing Department).
• Additional electronic posting via LaPAC (Louisiana State Procurement system) for optional vendor enrollment.