Property Sale & Development - 6 Claremont Street / E.D.

This opportunity is a municipal sale of a vacant 11,261‑sq‑ft parcel at 6 Claremont Street, Worcester, MA. The City of Worcester is disposing of the property “as‑is” to a developer who will create affordable, first‑time‑home‑buyer residential units. Bidders must submit a non‑price and price proposal, provide a 10 % bid‑bond, and meet minimum bid price of $56,146. The evaluation uses a comparative scoring system (property reuse, development schedule, green/outdoor space, financial plan) with a 40 % weighting for reuse. The winning vendor, Worcester Community Housing Resources, offered $57,000 and must commence development within 12‑18 months of contract execution and complete within 18‑24 months. The contract includes requirements for site‑improvement, permitting, environmental compliance, and debris removal within 45 days of title conveyance. • Minimum bid price: $56,146; winning bid: $57,000. • Development must be affordable residential (first‑time buyer). • Evaluation criteria: 40 % reuse, 20 % schedule, 20 % green space, 20 % financial plan. • Bid‑bond/security: 10 % of proposed purchase price. • Developer must secure all permits, finance the project, and deliver green space ≥ 2,000 sq ft (≥ 3,000 sq ft for highest rating).