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City of Westbrook Solicits Proposals for Redevelopment of 11 Mechanic Street Downtown Parcel

The City of Westbrook, Maine is seeking proposals from developers for the purchase and mixed-use redevelopment of 11 Mechanic Street, a city-owned downtown parcel currently occupied by a vacant, one-story, 3,700-square-foot former fire station. - Government Buyer: - City of Westbrook, Maine - Project Manager: Robyn Saunders - Property Details: - 0.14-acre parcel at 11 Mechanic Street - Existing structure: 3,700 sq ft, built in 1976, vacant former fire station - Products/Services Requested: - Conceptual plan and execution for highest and best use redevelopment (residential, commercial, or mixed-use) - Environmental remediation and abatement of hazardous materials - Compliance with City Center District zoning and city parking/transportation policies - Environmental Requirements: - Address asbestos-containing materials (black mastic under floor tiles, white sink coat, black roof tar/flashing, black tar on roofs, boiler) - Lead-containing paint (low levels) - Universal and hazardous waste removal (fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, batteries, emergency lights, electronics, oil/water, unknown drum) - Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations - Proposal Requirements: - Conceptual redevelopment plan narrative - Land acquisition value - Letter of financial capacity - References for similar projects - Signed acknowledgement and mandatory site walk attendance - Submission of eight proposal copies - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address hazardous material abatement and environmental remediation - City reserves right to reject any/all proposals and use ideas from submissions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a real estate and development solicitation.

Description

The City of Westbrook, Maine, is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of 11 Mechanic Street, a City-owned parcel in downtown Westbrook. Interested developers must prepare a conceptual plan for the highest and best use of the property. The winning bidder will have the opportunity to purchase the property contingent upon moving forward with the project as per the conceptual plan and any modifications. Proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2026, and a mandatory site walk is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

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