Sale of County Owned Property within C 2 General Commercial Zoning District

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is offering sealed‑bid purchase of two parcels of county‑owned land located in the C‑2 General Commercial Zoning District. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Interest and supporting documentation through the county’s e‑procurement portal by the deadline. The sale is “as‑is,” and buyers must demonstrate zoning‑compatible intended use, provide preliminary development concepts, and show the capacity to meet permitting and infrastructure requirements. Evaluation will consider alignment with zoning intent, economic development potential, and buyer capability. • Parcels: 34‑2N‑28‑0000‑17902‑0000 (full) and a portion of 34‑2N‑28‑3250‑00600‑0030. • Zoning: C‑2 General Commercial – permits retail, service, auto‑oriented, mixed‑use, and higher‑density multifamily (subject to R‑3 standards). • Submission deadline: 10:00 am, September 17 2026 (electronic via OpenGov portal). • Questions due: 4:30 pm, September 10 2026 (via portal). • Required documents: Letter of Interest with purchase price, intended use, development concept, timeline; Florida SunBiz certificate; sworn statements; conflict‑of‑interest form; certifications. • Evaluation criteria: zoning compatibility, community benefit, economic impact, feasibility, buyer’s development capacity. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required; buyers must conduct their own due diligence. • Property sold “as‑is”; buyer assumes all environmental, utility, and permitting responsibilities.