RFP 26-15 For The Purchase of Nine (9) Residential Properties in the CRA

The Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency is seeking qualified developers to purchase and redevelop nine residential properties within the CRA. The goal is to create affordable housing, enhance the tax base, and promote smart‑growth development over a 2‑4‑year horizon. Proposals must demonstrate experience in single‑family home construction, historic building restoration, financing capability, and a clear timeline for implementation. The CRA will evaluate proposals based on affordability, market viability, stakeholder engagement, and long‑term asset stewardship. • Redevelop nine residential parcels into affordable single‑family homes. • Emphasize historic preservation, tax‑base expansion, and smart‑growth principles. • Require detailed financing, design renderings, schedule, and long‑term viability strategy.