Opportunity
Clay County Opengov #25/26-114
Long-term lease and tenant improvements for Clay County’s vacant Orange Park property
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
November 23, 2026
Identifier
25/26-114
NAICS
531120
Clay County is seeking a long-term tenant to lease and improve a vacant County-owned property in Orange Park. - Government buyer: Clay County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department. - Property: Southern portion of the County-owned site at 3245 Bear Run Blvd., Orange Park, Florida, including a vacant former Tax Collector building. The parcel is approximately 0.9 acres (39,950 square feet); the building is 5,832 gross square feet and 5,656 finished square feet. - Requested service: One long-term lease. The County retains ownership, and the tenant is expected to improve and activate the property for a use that complements the commercial corridor and neighboring educational nonprofit and provides public service. - Tenant proposal: Describe the proposed use and business model, conceptual design and improvements, itemized improvement costs and funding, project schedule, relevant land-use changes or approvals, and proposed lease terms, rent start date, rate schedule, and compensation. - Notable requirements and constraints: The property is offered as-is, with all faults; the tenant is responsible for due diligence, improvements, permits, fees, licenses, inspections, and project costs. The site is zoned PO-1 (Public Ownership), has UC-10 (Urban Core 10) future land use, and is in FEMA Flood Zone AE. - Evaluation considerations: Relevant business experience, contractor qualifications, feasibility and schedule, proposed use and lease terms, and local preference eligibility. - OEMs and vendors: None are identified.
Description
Clay County is seeking proposals to lease the southern portion of its property at 3245 Bear Run Blvd. in Orange Park, Florida, including an existing vacant structure formerly used as a Tax Collector office. The County will retain ownership and seeks a long-term tenant to improve the structure and operate a use that complements the surrounding business corridor and provides public service. Proposals must describe the proposed use, conceptual design and improvements, schedule, and lease terms; proposers should also address relevant approvals and fit with the educational nonprofit occupying the northern portion. The property is offered as-is, and the selected proposer is responsible for improvements and related project costs.