GROUND LEASE AND LAND VALUE APPRAISAL FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED 1026 C STREET & 22696 MAIN STREET (APNS 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02 & 428-0066-038-01)

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by the City of Hayward for a ground lease and land value appraisal of specific city-owned properties located at 1026 C Street and 22696 Main Street, identified by parcel numbers APNs 428-0066-037-00, 428-0066-038-02, and 428-0066-038-01. The solicitation number is 26-028, posted on January 20, 2026, with responses due by February 5, 2026. This procurement is managed by the City Manager’s Office (CMO) of Hayward, California, a city governed by a City Council / City Manager system with an annual operating budget of approximately $240 million and a workforce of around 790 employees overseeing fourteen departments. The City Council appoints a City Manager responsible for city operations, while the City supports 34,000 utility customers and maintains a substantial housing inventory. This contract seeks qualified firms to provide appraisal services and lease structure assessment for the designated parcel sites, which are City-owned, to support potential land leasing opportunities. The solicitation includes a formal process for submission, contact points with the Real Property Manager and Purchasing Manager, and emphasizes compliance with municipal procurement standards. Additionally, the overall City contracting framework includes detailed provisions on contractor responsibilities, labor and materials bonds, nondiscriminatory affirmative action policies, non-collusion requirements, and compliance with legal and ethical standards as codified by municipal ordinance and state law. The contract forms part of the City’s broader approach to managing public assets, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and equitable contracting practices consistent with its governance structure and fiscal responsibilities.