Opportunity
Douglas Town Civicplus #RFP 11 Gleason Court
Sale and Redevelopment of Historic School Property in Douglas, MA
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
June 16, 2026
Identifier
RFP 11 Gleason Court
NAICS
531120, 236220
This opportunity involves the sale and redevelopment of a historic school property in Douglas, Massachusetts: - Government buyer: Town of Douglas, MA (local government) - Property details: - Former Grammar School at 11 Gleason Court, assessor's lot 163-110 - Three-story building, built in 1898, approximately 20,664 sq ft on 1.24 acres - Located in Village Business zoning district - Products/services requested: - Purchase of the real estate property (1 unit) - Redevelopment and restoration services for the building - Unique or notable requirements: - Building must be preserved and redeveloped for modern use - Strong emphasis on restoration or preservation of exterior historic features (no formal historic preservation requirement) - No additions to the building allowed - Buyer responsible for all upgrades, maintenance, and compliance with local, state, and federal codes (including ADA) - Buyer must obtain all necessary permits and approvals - Redevelopment must be completed within 24 months of award (extensions possible by agreement) - Consultation with the Douglas Historical Commission required for exterior changes - Property sold as-is; appraised value is $390,000 - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a real estate and redevelopment opportunity
Description
The Town of Douglas, MA is soliciting proposals for the purchase of a retired school building and associated real estate located at 11 Gleason Court, assessor's lot 163-110, in a Village Business zoning district. The property includes a three-story former Grammar School building constructed in 1898, with approximately 20,664 square feet of gross area on about 1.24 acres of land. The building must be preserved and redeveloped for modern use, with restoration or preservation of exterior historic features required. Proposals are due by 6:00 PM on June 16, 2026, and a pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 2, 2026, at the site.