REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

#26-02R

PURCHASE OF VILLAGE-OWNED LAND

FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THREE ROWHOUSES AT 7421 WAUKEGAN ROAD

Request for Proposal Information

RFP Number: RFP# 26-02R

RFP Name: Purchase of Village-Owned Land for Development of Three Rowhouses at 7421 Waukegan Road

Date Issued: May 13, 2026

Contacts: Katherine Lockerby, Village Planner kel@vniles.com

Due Date: June 17, 2026 by 12:00 Noon (CST)

Request for Proposal may be obtained at the Village of Niles, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714 for a fee of $35.00 or at no charge at www.vniles.com - (How Do I, Register For, Bids/RFQ’s/RFP’s).

Please submit the original plus four (4) paper copies and one (1) digital copy (Flash Drive) of the RFP response documents.

All questions to be emailed to Susan Bus, Purchasing Agent at slb@vniles.com by June 12, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. (CST).

Submittals shall be placed in a sealed envelope “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #26-02R

PURCHASE OF VILLAGE-OWNED LAND FOR 3 ROWHOUSES AT 7421 WAUKEGAN ROAD”

and delivered prior to the acceptance deadline, 12:00 p.m. (CST) on June 17, 2026.

DELIVERY/MAILING ADDRESS

Village of Niles Attention: Susan Bus, Purchasing Agent

1000 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714 847-588-8011

Request for Proposal

#26-02R

Purchase of Village-Owned Land For Development of Three Rowhouses

7421 Waukegan Road Village of Niles, Illinois

Issue Date: May 13, 2026

Due Date: June 17, 2026 by 12:00 PM

Contact:

Katherine Lockerby, Village Planner Village of Niles Community Development Department 1000 Civic Center Drive

Email: kel@vniles.com

Village of Niles – RFP – Sale of Village-Owned Property

Contents

LEGAL NOTICE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY PROFILE

GENERAL SITE INFORMATION AND INTENDED USE/DEVELOPMENT

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

CALENDAR MILESTONES

SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

SELECTION PROCESS

REVIEW CRITERIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION

EXHIBIT B – PLAT OF SURVEY

EXHIBIT C – PREFERRED SITE LAYOUT

ANTI-COLLUSION STATEMENT

VILLAGE OF NILES QUESTIONS

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Legal Notice

VILLAGE OF NILES

PURCHASING DIVISION

1000 Civic Center Drive

NILES, ILLINOIS 60714

(847) 588-8000

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Niles will be accepting proposals for the:

PURCHASE OF VILLAGE-OWNED LAND AT 7421 WAUKEGAN ROAD, NILES, IL 60714

Specifications, general information and proposal documents are available in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Village of Niles at 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714, 847-588-8000 for a fee of $35.00 or online at no charge at www.vniles.com (How Do I…., Register For, Bids/RFP’s/RFQ’s).

Sealed proposals will be accepted until 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Village of Niles Administration Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois, 60714, (southeast corner Oakton Street and Waukegan Road).

Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible firm, or in any way restrain, or restrict competition. All responsible and eligible firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities or technicalities in any proposal, and to accept the proposal which it deems to be in the best interests of the Village.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois (also hereinafter referred to as the “Village”) owns real estate described as:

Lot 2 of the 7421 Waukegan Road Resubdivision in the southwest ¼ of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, as set forth in the plat recorded in Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1735522012. (the “Subject Property”)

The Illinois Municipal Code authorizes the Village to convey the real estate when, in the opinion of the corporate authorities, the real estate is no longer necessary, appropriate, required for the use of, profitable to, or for the best interests of the Village. Any conveyance of the Subject Property will be subject to, and contingent upon, all approvals required by law, including approval of an ordinance by the corporate authorities and any required notice of the proposal to sell the Subject Property.

The process is being conducted as an RFP and not as a competitive bid. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal for any reason, to contract directly with any respondent or to negotiate with one or more respondents, to reject any and all proposals, to cancel or reissue this RFP, or to pursue another disposition process authorized by law, and will select a provider who, in the sole and absolute direction of the Village, provides the solution that is most effective or most appropriate to the Village’s needs, based upon the criteria as determined by the Village. The selected buyer/developer shall be required to enter into an agreement with the Village in the form and content as specified by the Village.

INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY PROFILE

The Village of Niles was incorporated in 1899 and is located in Cook County, 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With a current population of 30,912 the population has increased slightly from 29,592 in 2010. The median resident’s age in the Village is 48.7, older than that of Cook County and the 7 county CMAP region. Niles is a diverse community, 42% of its residents are foreign born and 59% speak a language other than English at home. Median household income in the Village is $84,229, slightly below that of Cook County, and 40.7% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Approximately half of the population is in the workforce, with large numbers employed in the healthcare industry (16.3%), retail trade (12.5%) and manufacturing (9.7%). Niles is a mature, “built-out” community, with slightly more than half of the housing being single family detached largely constructed in the middle of the 20th century.

The Village is located between three highways – Interstates 90, 94 and 294 – which provide automobile access to most parts of the region. While two Metra lines sandwich the Village to the east and west, Niles does not currently have a station, but is exploring the feasibility of building one on the Milwaukee District North line, which would provide easy access to Downtown Chicago. There are two Pace Pulse arterial rapid transit bus lines that run through town; Milwaukee Avenue, which provides quick connections from Golf Mill Mall to the Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Dempster Avenue, which provides connection to Evanston to the east and O’Hare International Airport to the west. The majority of Niles residents (93%) drive to work, and the Walk Score for the community is 65.00.

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GENERAL SITE INFORMATION AND INTENDED USE/DEVELOPMENT

The Subject Property is zoned R-3, Two-Family Residential District. The R-3 Two-Family Residential Zoning District is intended to provide for a moderate density neighborhood environment of single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings. This district may function as a transitional zone between lower density single-family neighborhoods and adjacent higher density multi-family neighborhoods or nonresidential areas. It is the Village’s desire to have the property developed with high-quality rowhouse units that meet the dimensional standards of the Niles Zoning Ordinance. Exhibit C of this RFP shows the desired layout of the redevelopment of the site.

OWNER Village of Niles ADDRESS 7421 Waukegan Road

PARCEL NUMBER 10-30-309-032-0000

PARCEL SIZE 10,724 SF

PARCEL DIMENSIONS 86.01 ft x 125.29 ft ZONING R-3, Two Family Residence District UTILITIES Water:

West side of Waukegan Road and South side of Jarvis Avenue

Sewer:

Combined Sewer in Waukegan Road

WALK SCORE 79

INTENDED USE 3 Rowhouses fronting Jarvis Avenue NEARBY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Niles Nature Nook: proposed on vacant parcel across Jarvis

Avenue from Subject Property Cook County Forest Preserve: 962 Feet to the east Kirk Lane Park: 1700 ft to the north

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit the original plus four (4) paper copies and one (1) digital copy (flash drive) of the RFP response documents. Proposals must be type-written and delivered on or before June 17, 2026 by 12:00 Noon. Late responses will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Responses submitted by email, facsimile, telephonic or oral are invalid and will be considered as non-responsive. All proposals should be delivered via USPS, Fed Ex, UPS or in person by the submittal date/time aforementioned. A person who has been authorized to make such a commitment on behalf of the proposing firm must sign the proposal.

The following items are a minimum content requirement of a proposal submitted in response to this solicitation:

1. A signed letter stating that the offer is valid for 90 days and that, if selected, the buyer will negotiate in good faith with the Village. The cover letter should also include contact information for the buyer (name, email address, phone number, and mailing address). The offer, at a minimum, should be at the appraised value of the Subject Property; however, emphasis will be placed on the response with the highest offer amount.

2. Provide plans for the overall development concept, including but not limited to:

Dimensioned Site Plan

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Landscape Plan Colorized Building Elevations Floor Plans Anticipated sales price for each unit Home Owners Association framework

3. Describe the applicant’s qualifications and acquisition roles as well as other relevant experience in developing rowhouses in the Chicagoland area.

4. Describe preliminary deal terms that are important, such as purchase price, due diligence period, types of inspections and/or contingencies, closing period, and similar stipulations.

5. Outline the anticipated schedule of key milestones, such as securing financing, acquiring the property, procuring entitlements, beginning and completing construction, and obtaining a certificate of occupancy.

6. Certification from applicant that Applicant shall cooperate with the Village to meet the requirements of Illinois Municipal Code and applicable Village of Niles Code of Ordinances and that the Applicant understands that approval is subject to entering into a formal Purchase and Sale Agreement approved by the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Niles.

Proposals not including all items listed above will be considered non-responsive to the initial request and will not be considered.

CALENDAR MILESTONES (dates may be modified as needed)

Staff Review and Approval: July 1, 2026 Board Approval: July 28, 2026

SUBMITTAL QUESTIONS

All inquiries are to be made in writing and directed to Susan Bus, the Village Purchasing Manager at slb@vniles.com five (5) calendar days prior to the deadline to allow sufficient time for a written response.

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

Submittal Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by 12:00 Noon

Submissions are to be sent to:

Susan Bus, Purchasing Agent Village of Niles 1000 Civic Center Drive

SELECTION PROCESS

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All complete and responsive proposals that are received prior to the deadline will be reviewed by the Village. Each proposal will be judged on its completeness and the quality of its content. All proposals will become part of the public file, without obligation to the Village. Upon completion of the evaluations, the Village intends to negotiate a sale agreement with the applicant whose proposal is deemed to be most advantageous to the Village, with an emphasis placed on the response with the highest offer amount, all in the sole judgment of the Village.

REVIEW CRITERIA

Each proposal will be scored using a standardized evaluation matrix intended to assess the relative strengths of each submission. Evaluation criteria will be based off the following factors:

1. Purchase Offer & Financial Terms (30 points) Evaluation factors: Offered purchase price relative to appraised value, strength and clarity of proposed deal terms, reasonableness of contingencies, and evidence of financial capability.

2. Architectural Design (25 points) Evaluation factors: Design quality and materials, compatibility with neighborhood, site layout, streetscape presence and massing, and landscaping and curb appeal.

3. Developer/Builder Qualifications (15 points) Evaluation factors: Experience constructing townhomes, comparable projects in Chicagoland, demonstrated construction capability, and references/reputation.

4. Project Feasibility and Implementation Schedule (15 Points) Evaluation factors: Timeline/construction schedule and financing readiness.

5. Completeness & Responsiveness of Proposal (15 points) Evaluation factors:

- Inclusion of all required submission materials, quality and clarity of plans, organization and professionalism, inclusion of an HOA framework and overall clarity of proposal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A proposal may not be modified, withdrawn, or canceled by the applicant for 90 calendar days following the time and date designated for the receipt of proposals. Proposals submitted early may be withdrawn only by notice to the Village prior to the proposal due date and time. Such notice shall be in writing on the signature of the applicant and submitted to Susan Bus at slb@vniles.com. All such communication will be worded as not to reveal material contents of the original proposal. Withdrawn proposals may be resubmitted up to the proposal due date and time, provided that they are then fully in conformance with this solicitation.

The Village reserves the right to obtain clarification of any point in a proposal or to obtain additional information necessary to properly evaluate a particular proposal. Failure of an applicant to respond to such a request for additional information or clarification may result in a finding that the applicant is non-responsive and consequent rejection of the proposal or result in the Village scoring the proposal based only on the known information. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received upon a finding that it is in the public interest to do so. The Village reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel this solicitation at any time for any reason. All Proposals submitted become and remain the

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Lot 2 of the 7421 Waukegan Road Resubdivision in the southwest ¼ of Section 30, Township 41 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, as set forth in the plat recorded in Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 1735522012. (the “Subject Property”)

PIN: 10-30-309-032-0000

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EXHIBIT B

PLAT OF SURVEY

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EXHIBIT C

PREFERRED SITE LAYOUT

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ANTICOLLUSION STATEMENT

VILLAGE OF NILES, ILLINOIS

ANTICOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE

The party making the foregoing Proposal or bid, that such bid is genuine and not collusive, or sham; that said Bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any Bidder or person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference with any person; to fix the bid price element of said bid, or of that of any other Bidder, or to secure any advantage against any other Bidder or any person interested in the proposed contract.

SENATE BILL 2002 PURCHASING PROCEDURES - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

Further, that he is not barred from bidding as a result of a violation of the bid rigging or bid rotating sections of Public Act 85-1295 (which emerged from Senate Bill 2002-effective 1/1/89).

EMPLOYMENT OF ILLINOIS WORKERS ON PUBLIC WORKS ACT

Companies doing work on State funded Public Works projects need to certify that 90% of their workers assigned to the project are Illinois residents when the unemployment rate exceeds 5%.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Further, the undersigned, by signing and submitting this Bid, certifies that his firm does not and will not discriminate in its employment practices against persons because of their race, religion, sex, or place of national origin, and that the subcontractors will so certify in their own contracts. Contractor and subcontractors will pay prevailing wage rates and be licensed to operate in their respective trades within the Village of Niles.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The undersigned further acknowledges the illegality of sexual harassment and acknowledges, understands and is in compliance with Illinois Public Act 87-1257.

PATRIOT ACT:

Contract Representation and Warranty: The Parties represent and warrant that they are not acting, directly or indirectly, for or on behalf of any person, group, entity or nation named by the United States Treasury Department as a Specially Designated National and Blocked Person, or for or on behalf of any person, group, entity or nation designated in Presidential Executive Order 13224 as a person who commits, threatens to commit, or supports terrorism; and that they are not engaged in this transaction directly or indirectly on behalf of, or facilitating this transaction directly or indirectly on behalf of, any such person, group, entity or nation.

Name of Bidder if Bidder is an Individual Name of Partner if Bidder is a Partnership Name of Officer if Bidder is a Corporation Subscribed and sworn to me this

________________day of __________________, 2026.

By: __________________________________________

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VILLAGE OF NILES QUESTIONS

1. Address and description of the Bidder’s place of business. If more than one place of business, list all places of business.

2. The number of years engaged in the business under the present firm name and the type of business entity. If a partnership, the date of the partnership’s formation; if a corporation, the date of incorporation and the state where incorporated.

3. A financial statement of the Bidder showing that the Bidder has the financial background to meet all obligations incidental to the purchase. The financial statement will be requested if the vendor is considered for this project.

4. Similar projects in the Northwest suburbs.

5. A list of contracts defaulted, the reason for such default and, if resolved, the manner of resolution.

6. A statement by the Bidder indicating whether or not the Bidder has ever filed bankruptcy while performing work of like nature or magnitude.

7. A list of officers in the firm who, while in the employ of the firm or employ of previous firms, were associated with contracts which resulted in lawsuits, contracts defaulted or filed for bankruptcy.

The object of the request for the qualification of Bidder is not to discourage bidding or make it difficult for qualified Bidders to file bids. Neither is it intended to discourage beginning vendors. It is intended to make it possible for OWNER to have exact information on financial ability and experience in order to reduce the hazards involved in awarding contract to parties who may not be qualified to perform the work as specified. OWNER’S decision as to qualifications of the Bidders shall be final.