Property Sale & Development - 13 Hawley Street, Lot 1 / E.D.

This solicitation concerns the sale of a vacant 5,036‑sq‑ft parcel at 13 Hawley Street, Lot 1, Worcester, MA, with a mandatory requirement to develop a single‑family home subject to a 30‑year affordable‑housing covenant. The City set a minimum purchase price of $49,900; the award went to Habitat for Humanity for $75,000. The buyer must commence construction within 30 days of receiving a building permit and complete it within 30 months, or the deed reverts to the City. The contract includes extensive certifications (non‑collusion, tax compliance, entity disclosure) and indemnification obligations. • Minimum purchase price: $49,900 (award $75,000). • Affordable‑housing restriction: 30‑year owner‑occupancy, income‑eligible, resale price caps. • Construction timeline: start within 30 days of permit, finish within 30 months; otherwise deed reverts. • Required bidder documents: bid security (10 % of price), numerous certifications, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.