Sale of City Owned Vacant Properties

The City of Santa Ana, through its Public Works Agency, is soliciting proposals for the purchase and development of vacant properties under solicitation number 27-036. The project involves the disposition of twenty individual parcels consolidated into nine property IDs, including commercial, professional office, and mixed-use transit corridor lots. These properties are sold on an as-is, where-is basis, and the City will award contracts based on the best interests of the city and a scoring system where only proposals scoring above 70 are considered. Qualifying bids must total at least 75 percent of the appraised market value for each parcel. Proposers must have been in business continuously for the last five years and possess at least three years of relevant experience. All developments must generally align with existing zoning and comply with the California Surplus Lands Act. Notably, if ten or more residential units are developed, at least 15 percent must be designated as affordable housing for a period of 45 to 55 years. Submissions must be made via the PlanetBids portal by November 19, 2026, and must include a comprehensive statement of qualifications, a development timeframe, and a property bid form. Bidders are responsible for all due diligence and site inspections prior to submission, as no further opportunities for inspection will be provided after the deadline.