Land for Sale by Sealed Bids
6/7/2023
The City of Clarendon is offering for sale by sealed bid, Lot 1-3, Block 2, McLean Addition to the City of Clarendon, Texas, Donley County more commonly known as 600 S. Bugbee Street. The minimum bid accepted shall be $10,000.00. The sale of the Property shall be awarded, at the discretion of the City Council, to the bidder submitting the bid in accordance with the terms outlined below and providing the best value to the City.
It is the intention of the City to sell the Property based on the best value bid that is submitted. If in the judgement of the City Council the bids submitted do not represent the fair value of the Property, the Council reserves the right to reject and and all bids. Should any bid be accepted, payment shall be made by earnest money deposit, subject to closing, and shall be deposited with the City or designated escrow agent, by cashier's check or money order payable to the City of Clarendon within three days of the award notice. Provisions of the sale of the Property shall include:
For the purchase of the real property in "as is" condition;
For the conveyance of the Property by special warranty deed;
For the Buyer to pay all fees, commissions and costs associated with closing the sale of the Property;
For the Buyer to assume all responsibility for any environmental condition affecting the Property, or any clean-up or remediation that may be required by law;
Execute Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property, using a Texas Real Estate Commission, Unimproved Property Contract (TREC No. 9-16); and deposit earnest money in the amount of 10% of the Sales Price; and close the transaction within 30 days after execution of contract or as soon as applicable closing documents are completed.
The Property will be sold "as is" with no warranties or representations as to suitability for any particular use. Conveyance of the Property will be by special warranty deed. By submitting a bid, each bidder agrees to waive and does hereby waive any claim the bidder has or may have against the City of Clarendon, Texas, and the City's respective employees and representatives for the award of damages or attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any bid, waiver, deletion or amendment of any requirements under this Notice of Bid Opening, acceptance or rejection of any bids, and award of the bid. By submitting a bid, the bidder specifically waives any right to recover or be paid attorney fees from the City of Clarendon, Texas, or any of the City's employees and representatives under any of the provisions of the Texas Uniform Declaratory Judgements Act (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 37.001, et. seq., as amended). The bidder acknowledges and agrees that this is the intentional relinquishment of a presently existing known right and that there is no disparity of bargaining power between the bidder and the City of Clarendon, Texas.
By execution and submission of this bid, the bidder hereby represents and warrants to the City that the bidder has read and understands this Notice of Bid Opening and that the bid is made in accordance with the terms stated herein. Bidder acknowledges that it understands all terms herein, which include the waiver provisions, and that it had the right to consult with council regarding all applicable documents.
The City reserves the right to waive, delete or amend any requirements connected with this bid.
Bids shall be delivered in writing, signed by bidder or an authorized representative, and enclosed in a sealed envelope to the City of Clarendon, City Secretary, 313 S. Sully Street., Clarendon, Texas 79226. All bids shall be plainly marked "SEALED BID TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY." Bids must be received before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, and any bid received after that time will not be considered.