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School Street School bid still open; city weighing private sale versus demolition and reallocation of CDBG funds
Summary
An RFP for School Street School runs through tomorrow; if the sale fails the city would use $791,342.51 in allocated CDBG funds for demolition. Staff reported $379,422.70 in unexpended FY22–23 funds, yielding a potential $1,191,000.43 for projects if the property is not sold.
City staff told the committee Sept. 23 that the RFP for School Street School remains open and that responses are due tomorrow at noon; because bidders submitted questions today, staff said they must post answers as addenda and that the bid may require a two‑week extension under state public bidding rules.
If a private sale is successful, the city would pursue redevelopment with the winning bidder; if no acceptable bid is received the city would proceed with demolition using CDBG funds. Staff said the total amount currently allocated for the School Street School demolition is $791,342.51. In addition, $379,422.70 in unexpended FY22–23 funds is available, giving a combined potential pool of $1,191,000.43 to allocate toward demolition or other CDBG‑eligible projects.
Staff reported interest from about 15 parties who requested the bid package but cautioned that not all requesters submit proposals. If the property is sold, staff noted they must also revisit the FY25 CDBG application because that request includes $90,000 for engineering and planning services for the site.
No formal vote was taken; staff will report back after the bid closing and any addenda or extensions.
