Purchase and Development of City-Owned Properties

The City of Bristol, Virginia, is seeking qualified developers to purchase and redevelop two former elementary school properties totaling approximately 11.17 acres, with proposals addressing highest and best use, design, financing, and community benefits.

City of Bristol, Virginia


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RFP# CM-27-001
Nov 05, 2026 07:00 PM
Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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amber.morris@bristolva.gov
+12766457328
300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA, USA
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City of Bristol, Attn: Tammy M. Jones, Chief Financial Officer, City Hall, 300 Lee Street, Bristol, Virginia 24201
Description

The City of Bristol, Virginia, invites qualified developers to submit proposals to purchase and redevelop one or both of two city-owned former elementary school properties: the approximately 2.83-acre former Highland View Elementary School site, with a roughly 36,750-square-foot building, and the approximately 8.34-acre former Washington Lee Elementary School site, with a roughly 43,115-square-foot building. The properties are offered "as is, where is," are zoned R-3 Moderate Density Residential, and have existing electric, water, sewer, and broadband connectivity. Proposals must describe the proposed project, preferred parcel(s), land uses, housing details if applicable, development phasing, a conceptual site plan, development team qualifications and relevant completed projects, community and financial benefits, implementation schedule, access to capital, and the proposed purchase price. Responses are limited to 30 pages and must include the completed SCC Form. Evaluation will consider creativity and quality, alignment with community goals, neighborhood compatibility, developer experience, long-term benefits, schedule, and financial feasibility; preference will be given to proposals showing project completion within two years and the highest and best use of the property. Addendum No. 1 requires acknowledgment of the addendum through the included Submission Form and identifies public inspection opportunities on September 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST, and September 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The addendum also states that questions are due October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Classification Codes
NAICS531390Other Activities Related to Real Estate
PSCE1CZPURCHASE OF OTHER EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS
Smart Codes
commercial property developmentelementary school redevelopmentreal estate acquisition
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 21, 2026-Publication Date
Sep 17, 2026 05:00 PM-Public Inspection — Highland View Elementary School (optional)
Public inspection of the former Highland View Elementary School; this is the only stated inspection opportunity for the schools.
Sep 18, 2026 01:00 PM-Public Inspection — Former Washington Lee Elementary School (optional)
Public inspection of the former Washington Lee Elementary School; this is the only stated inspection opportunity for the schools.
Oct 01, 2026 02:00 PM-Inquiries Deadline
Oct 8, 2026-Addendum No. 2 Release (if applicable)
Nov 05, 2026 07:00 PM-Closing Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability - Architecture — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability - Professional Engineer — $2,000,000.00
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