REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY .17 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY LOCATED AT 5204 KAPOK DRIVE, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 34652

Notice is hereby given, that the City of New Port Richey, owner of real property, Pasco County Parcel No. 17-26-16-0290-00000-0810, is accepting sealed proposals from any Bidder interested in developing a single-family home with the following minimums on this vacant parcel:

• 1,500 sq. ft. of living area, with at least 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 1-car garage
• A covered front porch of at least 100 sq. ft.
• The rear yard enclosed with 6 ft vinyl fence
• Stucco or composite siding
• Minimum landscaping equal to 1% of the total lot area
• Architectural features are preferred, but not required

Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal that meets the conditions outlined in this Request for Proposal. Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on November 12, 2026, in the City Clerk’s Office, Second Floor, City Hall, 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida, 34652. Each submission shall contain one (1) original, two (2) copies and must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the proposed Bidder’s name and full address along with “RFP27-003 — DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5204 KAPOK DRIVE.” Any proposals received after the above-mentioned time will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Proposals must include:
• The bid amount for the property
• A narrative explaining the bidder’s intent for the property
• A conceptual site plan
• Conceptual building floor plans
• Exterior facade elevation concepts
• Development timeline/schedule

There is no minimum acceptable bid amount. If a bid is awarded by the City, the prevailing party will have 12 months from the sale of the property to complete the project as described above and receive a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) by the Building Official. If the selected bidder fails to receive a C.O. within the 12-month period, the parties agree the City may elect to either 1) take back the property or 2) collect from the prevailing party the Just Value of the lot as shown on the Pasco County Property Appraiser website. Additionally, a covenant will be placed on the land requiring construction to be commenced within 6 months of purchase. Forfeiture of the land back to the City may be a consideration if this requirement is not met.

As part of any bid submission, perspective Bidders should complete the Noncollusion Affidavit, attached as Exhibit “B”.

The Review Committee and/or the City Council may reject proposals that are under the minimum amount, are incomplete, do not meet the minimum requirements or if the proposal is otherwise not acceptable.

Persons desiring more information regarding this Request for Proposal may contact Dave Gammon with the City of New Port Richey Economic Development Department at gammond@cityofnewportrichey.org.

Dated this 14th and 21st day of October, 2026.
CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
By Judy Meyers, MMC, City Clerk 106661