Development of Property Located at 830 North Avenue

The City of Waukegan, Illinois is requesting proposals for development of city-owned surplus property at 830 North Avenue (Parcel 08-166-333-020), with bids due December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through the Form Center page of the City of Waukegan website. The City Council reserves the right to accept any offer deemed in the best interests of the City regardless of bid amount.

The property is vacant land to be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed in as-is condition. Robust proposals must include detailed plans with narrative description of proposed future use, visual representations such as renderings and architectural drawings, evidence of prior experience with similar projects, a project timeline from closing through occupancy, and the price offered. Any proposed construction must prioritize alley access rather than opening a new curb cut onto North Avenue. Bidders must examine the property and evaluate buildability and zoning compliance prior to submission.

The minimum bid is $7,998, with an anticipated assessed land value of $7,998 and estimated market value of $23,994. No evaluation criteria weighting or contract term is specified. Inquiries should be directed to the Planning & Zoning Department at 847-625-6878 or planning@waukeganil.gov, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.