City of Palestine RFP 2026-007 - Sale of City-Owned Real Property at 800 Van Fleet St.
City of PalestineCity · Palestine, TX- Due
- Aug 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Teresa Herrera
- (903) 731-8415
The 30-second brief
The City of Palestine is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of city-owned real property located at 800 Van Fleet Street, Palestine, Texas (Jackson Block J, Lots 1C & 1E). The property is approximately 0.249 acres, vacant, and unimproved. It is being sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Sections 253.008 and 272.001. Bids must include the purchase price, bidder information, and a signed acknowledgment of the 'as-is' condition. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on August 18, 2026, and will be publicly opened at 10:30 a.m. the same day at City Hall.
Purchase price offered, compliance with requirements, bidder's demonstrated financial ability, best interest of the City
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Summary
The City of Palestine is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of city-owned real property located at 800 Van Fleet Street, Palestine, Texas (Jackson Block J, Lots 1C & 1E).
The property is approximately 0.249 acres, vacant, and unimproved. It is being sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Sections 253.008 and 272.001. Bids must include the purchase price, bidder information, and a signed acknowledgment of the 'as-is' condition. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on August 18, 2026, and will be publicly opened at 10:30 a.m. the same day at City Hall.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Purchase price offered
- Compliance with requirements
- Bidder's demonstrated financial ability
- Best interest of the City
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bidder's legal name and contact info
- Purchase price
- AS IS statement
- Acknowledgment of addenda
- Signature
- Submit to
- Office of the City Secretary, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801
- Scope location
- Palestine, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Palestine?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the City Secretary, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, Texas 75801. For questions, contact Teresa Herrera.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Palestine in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Teresa Herrera at (903) 731-8415. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Purchase price offered, compliance with requirements, bidder's demonstrated financial ability, best interest of the City" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Palestine?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Palestine are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Palestine regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder's legal name and contact info, purchase price, AS IS statement, acknowledgment of addenda, signature. Review the full document from City of Palestine for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palestine, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.