Purchase of Village-Owned Land for Development of a Single-Family Home at 7021 W Jarvis Avenue

The Village of Niles, Illinois is requesting proposals to purchase village-owned land at 7021 W Jarvis Avenue and develop a single-family home, with proposals due June 17, 2026 by noon under RFP-26-01R. The property is zoned R-2 Single-Family Residential and must be developed with a high-quality house meeting Niles Zoning Ordinance dimensional standards and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

The subject property comprises 5,714.05 square feet (expandable to 7,582.08 square feet upon consolidation with an adjacent alley) with dimensions of 50 feet by 114.88 feet (66 feet by 114.88 feet after consolidation). Proposals must include dimensioned site plans, landscape plans, colorized building elevations, floor plans, applicant qualifications and experience constructing single-family homes in the Chicagoland area, preliminary deal terms, an anticipated construction schedule with key milestones, and certification of compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

The minimum offer price is the appraised value of the property. Evaluation weighs highest purchase offer amount relative to appraised value (not specified as a point value), architectural design quality and neighborhood compatibility (25 points), developer/builder qualifications and experience (15 points), project feasibility and implementation schedule (15 points), and proposal completeness and responsiveness (15 points). Applicants must demonstrate financial capability to complete the purchase and project and provide references from comparable projects in the Chicagoland area. Certification of compliance with prevailing wage requirements, non-discrimination policies, and anti-collusion provisions is required.

Proposals must be submitted in original plus four paper copies and one digital copy via USPS, FedEx, UPS, or in person. Village staff review is scheduled for July 1, 2026, and board approval for July 28, 2026. Proposals are valid for 90 days following the submittal deadline and become public records under Illinois FOIA.