The City of Palm Desert would like to inform all previously interested parties to resubmit a new proposal for negotiation of the Alessandro property. As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the surplus properties with APNs 627-071-065, 627-071-067, 627-071-068, 627-071-069, 627-071-070, 627-071-071, 627-074-014 in the City of Palm Desert. If you would like to request a sitemap of the location, please contact surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov

Notice of Availability

To All Interested Parties:

RE: Notice of Availability/Offer to Sell Surplus Property Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Sections 54220-54234)

The City of Palm Desert would like to inform all previously interested parties to resubmit a new proposal for negotiation of the Alessandro property. As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the surplus properties with APNs 627-071-065, 627-071-067, 627-071-068, 627-071-069, 627-071-070, 627-071-071, 627-074-014 in the City of Palm Desert.

In accordance with Government Code Section 54222, you have sixty (60) days from the date this offer was sent via certified mail or electronic mail to notify the City, in writing, of your interest in acquiring the property. However, this offer shall not obligate the City to sell the property to you. Instead, the City will enter into at least ninety (90) days of good faith negotiations with you and other interested entities pursuant to Government Code Section 54223. If no agreement is reached on sales price and terms the City may market the property to the general public.

As required by Government Code Section 54227, if the City receives more than one letter of interest during this 60-day period, it will give first priority to entities proposing to develop housing where at least 25 percent of the units will be affordable to lower income households. If more than one such proposal is received, priority will be given to the proposal with the greatest number of affordable units. If more than one proposal specifies the same number of affordable units, priority will be given to the proposal that has the lowest average affordability level.

In the event your agency or company is interested in purchasing the property, you must notify the City in writing within sixty (60) days of the date this notice was sent via certified mail or electronic mail. If you are no longer interested in the properties, we kindly request that you inform us within the sixty (60) day period. Notice of your interest in acquiring the property shall be delivered to Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst, at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may also direct your questions to surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov.

Entities proposing to submit a letter of interest are advised to review the requirements set forth in the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220-54234).

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located on Fred Waring Drive and identified by APNs 627-101-068, 627-101-033, 627-101-002, 627-101-067, and 627-101-017, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase. Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. If you would like to request a sitemap of the location, please contact surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov

Notice of Availability

To All Interested Parties:
RE: Notice of Availability/ Offer to Sell Surplus Property Pursuant to the Surplus Land
Act (California Government Code Sections 54220-54234)

As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the surplus properties at Fred Waring Drive with APNs 627-101-068, 627-101-033, 627-101-002, 627-101-067, and 627-101-017 in the City of Palm Desert. 

In accordance with Government Code Section 54222, you have sixty (60) days from the date this offer was sent via certified mail or electronic mail to notify the City, in writing, of your interest in acquiring the property. However, this offer shall not obligate the City to sell the property to you. Instead, the City will enter into at least ninety (90) days of good faith negotiations with you and other interested entities pursuant to Government Code Section 54223. If no agreement is reached on sales price and terms the City may market the property to the general public.

As required by Government Code Section 54227, if the City receives more than one letter of interest during this 60-day period, it will give first priority to entities proposing to develop housing where at least 25 percent of the units will be affordable to lower income households. If more than one such proposal is received, priority will be given to the proposal with the greatest number of affordable units. If more than one proposal specifies the same number of affordable units, priority will be given to the proposal that has the lowest average affordability level.

In the event your agency or company is interested in purchasing the property, you must notify the City in writing within sixty (60) days of the date this notice was sent via certified mail or electronic mail. If you are no longer interested in the properties, we kindly request that you inform us within the sixty (60) day period. Notice of your interest in acquiring the property shall be delivered to Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst, at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may also direct your questions to msalazar@palmdesert.gov.

Entities proposing to submit a letter of interest are advised to review the requirements set forth in the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220-54234 ).

The City of Palm Desert has issued a formal Notice of Availability to sell surplus property in accordance with the State of California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220–54234). The properties, located adjacent to the Joslyn Senior Center and identified by APNs 627-102-017 and 627-102-025, are being offered to eligible entities for potential purchase. If you would like to request a sitemap of the location, please contact surpluslandact@palmdesert.gov.

Interested parties must submit written notice of interest within 60 days of the date this notice was issued. Notices should be sent to:

Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Email: msalazar@palmdesert.gov

Notice of Availability

To All Interested Parties:

RE: Notice of Availability/Offer to Sell Surplus Property Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (California Government Code Sections 54220-54234)

The City of Palm Desert would like to inform all previously interested parties to resubmit a proposal for negotiation of the parcels adjacent to the Joslyn Center. As required by Government Code Section 54220, the City of Palm Desert is providing notification that the City intends to sell the surplus properties with APNs 627-102-017 and 627-102-025, and in the City of Palm Desert.

In accordance with Government Code Section 54222, you have sixty (60) days from the date this offer was sent via certified mail or electronic mail to notify the City, in writing, of your interest in acquiring the property. However, this offer shall not obligate the City to sell the property to you. Instead, the City will enter into at least ninety (90) days of good faith negotiations with you and other interested entities pursuant to Government Code Section 54223. If no agreement is reached on sales price and terms the City may market the property to the general public.

As required by Government Code Section 54227, if the City receives more than one letter of interest during this 60-day period, it will give first priority to entities proposing to develop housing where at least 25 percent of the units will be affordable to lower income households. If more than one such proposal is received, priority will be given to the proposal with the greatest number of affordable units. If more than one proposal specifies the same number of affordable units, priority will be given to the proposal that has the lowest average affordability level.

In the event your agency or company is interested in purchasing the property, you must notify the City in writing within sixty (60) days of the date this notice was sent via certified mail or electronic mail. Notice of your interest in acquiring the property shall be delivered to Mariela Salazar, Management Analyst, at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may also direct your questions to msalazar@palmdesert.gov. 

Entities proposing to submit a letter of interest are advised to review the requirements set forth in the Surplus Land Act (Government Code Section 54220-54234 ).

CITY OF PALM DESERT

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

The City of Palm Desert (“City”) hereby invites qualified interested parties to submit offers for the purchase and redevelopment of a City-owned approximately seven (7) acre parcel formerly known as the SEARS building attached to The Shops at Palm Desert (“Mall”) at 72880 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California.

This solicitation presents an opportunity to participate in the repositioning of one of Palm Desert’s most prominent commercial sites. Palm Desert is a premier Coachella Valley community distinguished by its central location, strong market fundamentals, year-round visitation, exceptional quality of life, and a demonstrated commitment to thoughtful economic development.

Through this solicitation, the City seeks proposals from qualified, well-capitalized, experienced development teams capable of advancing the revitalization and repositioning of this key commercial site, with an emphasis on quality, long-term vision, and timely execution.

Interested parties shall submit information sufficient for the City to evaluate the following:

• Respondent qualifications and team composition, including but not limited to relevant experience with comparable projects, and working with multiple invested property owners, including department stores, who are parties to a Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA).
• Development and Redevelopment experience, particularly with commercial mixed-use, repositioning of vacant retail properties with anchor tenants.
• Financial capacity to acquire, execute and deliver the project.
• Proposed purchase offer and business terms.
• Implementation strategy and project schedule, including ability to move expeditiously.
• Experience collaborating with the local jurisdictions, multiple stakeholders, property owners, and proven experience working with and  seeking to amend Reciprocal Easement Agreements in large mall-type projects.
• Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. PST, May 7, 2026
• Submission via email only at: malvarez@palmdesert.gov

For additional information, contact: Martin Alvarez, Director of Economic Development, malvarez@cityofpalmdesert.gov

The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all submissions; request clarifications or supplemental information; waive non-material irregularities; modify, suspend, or terminate this solicitation at any time; negotiate with one or more respondents; and proceed in the manner the City determines to be in its best interest. Issuance of this Notice does not obligate the City to select any respondent, enter into negotiations, or approve the sale of the Property unless and until such action is authorized through any required public process and formal City approval.