Notice to Bidders for the Sale of Municipal Property

Sale Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a)
Advertised Dated: October 31 & November 7, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough of Middlesex will offer for sale the real property as described below.

It is offering for sale to the highest bidder Lot 25 in Block 265 on the Middlesex Borough Tax Map, better known as 210 Grove Avenue (the “Property”). The sale is authorized by Ordinance 2102-23 adopted on October 24, 2023 which authorized the sale of the Property, and shall be subject to all conditions listed therein. 

The fair market value of the Property as determined by the Borough Tax Assessor is $450,000.00.  Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:12-13(a), any such sale shall be for not less than the fair market value.  The sale of the Property is subject to all easements and restrictions of record.

All visits to the Property must be coordinated with Leonard Vidal, DPW Director.

All bids submitted shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the bid.  The check shall be made payable to the Borough and held in escrow.  The Borough shall make a decision as to whether to sell the Property to the highest bidder within ten (10) days of the date established for receipt of all bids.  Upon the making of a decision to sell the Property, the highest bidder shall execute a contract, a copy of which is included in the bid package.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a), the Borough reserves the right to reject all bids if the highest bid is not accepted.

All bids shall be received by the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, 1200 Mountain Avenue,  Middlesex, N.J. 08846, on or before November 14, 2023  not later than 10:00 a.m.

Specifications and instructions to bidders are included in the aforesaid Ordinance, available on the Borough website.  Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the bidder, and bid title on the outside addressed to Linda Chismar at the address above.

Any questions regarding the Property shall be directed to the Leonard Vidal, DPW Director, at 732.356.7400 extension 296

Any questions regarding the bid package should be directed to the Borough Clerk, Linda Chismar, at 732.356.7400 extension 238.

Linda Chismar, RMC
Middlesex Borough

Additional details are available in the Notice documents at the links below.