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, including proposed land-sale prices, development plans, projected tax revenues, qualifications, schedules, and financing information.

City of Bristol, Virginia


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RFP-126935
Nov 05, 2026 02:00 PM
Aug 21, 2026 02:20 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
amber.morris@bristolva.gov
+12766457328
300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
City of Bristol, Virginia, Attn: Tammy M. Jones, Chief Financial Officer, City Hall, 300 Lee Street, Bristol, Virginia 24201
Description

The City of Bristol, Virginia is soliciting proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop one or both of two city-owned former elementary school properties: Highland View Elementary School at 1425 Eads Avenue, approximately 2.83 acres and 36,750 square feet, and Washington Lee Elementary School at 185 Washington Lee Drive, approximately 8.34 acres and 43,115 square feet. Both properties are zoned R-3, Moderate Density Residential, and are offered "as is—where is." Proposals must describe the proposed development, preferred parcel or parcels, land uses, conceptual site plan, phasing, schedule, development team and relevant experience, land-sale price offer, projected property and other tax revenues, anticipated jobs and community benefits, and demonstrated access to financial capital. Responses are limited to 30 pages and must include a completed Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) Form. The City may select one or more developers and may conduct interviews or negotiations.

Classification Codes
NAICS237210Land Subdivision
PSCE1PCPURCHASE OF UNIMPROVED REAL PROPERTY (LAND)
Smart Codes
commercial property developmentland redevelopmentreal estate acquisition
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 21, 2026 06:20 PM-Issuance Date
Sep 18, 2026-Site Visits (optional)
Addendum #1 provides dates and times for site visits; the supplied snapshot does not state the specific dates, times, or meeting locations.
Oct 1, 2026-Inquiries Deadline
Oct 8, 2026-Addendum Release
Nov 05, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due 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—Landscape/Architecture — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability—Professional Engineer — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability—Surveying — $1,000,000.00
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