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Bradford County agrees to allow sale option in RFP for 301 Commerce Center
Summary
Staff told commissioners that the 301 Commerce Center has attracted national and international interest; the board reached consensus to include language in the upcoming RFP that would allow both lease and sale proposals, while several commissioners said they prefer leasing for steady revenue.
Staff briefed the commission on interest in the 301 Commerce Center and asked whether the county wanted the forthcoming RFP to allow sale, lease, or both. Commissioners discussed tradeoffs: selling transfers maintenance obligations and provides a lump sum; leasing preserves ongoing revenue but retains long‑term maintenance responsibilities.
Several commissioners said either approach could be acceptable but expressed a preference for leasing to retain long-term income. Others said offering the sale option in the RFP would not bind the county to sell and could provide flexibility. The board reached consensus to include language in the RFP that would allow respondents to propose either a sale or a lease.
Staff said the RFP language would be drafted to preserve board discretion and that formal action would follow the RFP and any evaluation of proposals.
