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

The Village of Niles, Illinois is requesting proposals for the purchase and development of village-owned land at 7421 Waukegan Road (10,724 square feet, zoned R-3 Two-Family Residential), with proposals due June 17, 2026 at 12:00 Noon CST.

The Village seeks qualified developers to acquire the property and construct three rowhouse units fronting Jarvis Avenue that comply with Niles Zoning Ordinance dimensional standards. Proposals must include dimensioned site plans, landscape plans, building elevations, floor plans, unit pricing, HOA framework, applicant qualifications demonstrating rowhouse development experience in Chicagoland, preliminary deal terms (purchase price, due diligence period, contingencies, and closing timeline), and anticipated construction milestones. Offers must be at or above the appraised property value.

Evaluation is scored on a standardized matrix: Purchase Offer & Financial Terms (30 points), Architectural Design (25 points), Developer/Builder Qualifications (15 points), Project Feasibility and Implementation Schedule (15 points), and Completeness & Responsiveness of Proposal (15 points). The Village emphasizes the highest offer amount and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate directly with respondents, or pursue alternative disposition methods. All submitted proposals become public property subject to FOIA disclosure requirements.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Susan Bus, Purchasing Agent, by June 12, 2026. Proposals (original plus four paper copies and one digital copy on flash drive) are delivered to the Village of Niles Administration Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714. Staff review and approval is anticipated for July 1, 2026, with Board approval scheduled for July 28, 2026. Offer validity must extend for 90 days.