The City of Worcester is selling a roughly 6‑acre parcel at 146 Goddard Memorial Drive to a qualified developer who will redevelop the site for a taxable use under Airport District (A‑1) zoning. The sale is conducted via a sealed‑bid competitive process with a minimum bid of $500 k and a 10 % bid‑security deposit. The highest compliant bid (Criterion Group, LLC at $750 k) will be awarded a Terms of Conveyance Agreement, obligating the purchaser to conduct environmental due‑diligence, obtain all required permits, design and construct improvements, and commence construction within 30 days of receiving a building permit. The developer must also indemnify the city, comply with anti‑discrimination and MWBE requirements, and face re‑version of title if development does not proceed as required.
• 6‑acre surplus property sale with mandatory redevelopment for taxable use.
• Competitive sealed‑bid RFB; minimum bid $500 k, awarded bid $750 k.
• Winner must handle all environmental, permitting, design, construction, and compliance obligations, with strict timelines for TOC execution and construction start.