RFP - For the Sale 2205 13th Street

The City of Tuscaloosa is offering a downtown parcel (2205 13th Street) for sale to a qualified developer. The city will convey the property via a statutory warranty deed, cover title binder and insurance, and expects the buyer to submit a purchase offer together with a retail‑focused development concept that meets engineering flood‑runoff constraints. Evaluation will consider price, design vision, compliance with DP zoning, and potential tax‑revenue generation. • Property: 0.44‑acre lot, DP (Downtown Perimeter) zoning, not in FEMA flood zone but must mitigate runoff. • Financials: City’s total investment $466,655; offers at or above this amount receive additional consideration. Buyer bears all closing, survey, permitting, and construction costs. • Submission: Two hard‑copy copies + searchable PDF on USB, sealed and delivered to the Office of the City Attorney by May 20 2026 5 PM. No electronic submissions accepted. • Evaluation criteria: Purchase price, retail‑only development vision, engineering statement on runoff/flood‑proofing, architectural merit, zoning compliance, and corporate qualifications. • Post‑award: Up to 45 days exclusive due‑diligence period, followed by a 45‑day window to close the sales contract.