Townhome Developer and Architectural Design Services 966 N. Court Street

The City of Rockford, Illinois is requesting proposals for a developer and architectural design services provider to purchase and develop eight market-rate townhome units for sale or rent at 966 N. Court Street, with sealed bids due August 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A local business adjustment of up to 5% applies to qualified bidders established in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson County with at least 50% of employees residing in those counties.

The scope is turnkey development services encompassing site acquisition, architectural design, and construction or lease-ready delivery of eight market-rate townhome-style units. The project aligns with the City's Housing Strategy Framework targeting 6,000 to 9,000 housing units by 2035. No mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Written questions are due August 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon; answers will be provided by addendum on August 10.

Proposals must be submitted in sealed form to the Central Services Manager, 4th Floor, City Hall, 425 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61104. Facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Selected vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus umbrella liability coverage of $2 million naming the City as additional insured. The RFP does not require bid bonds, performance bonds, prevailing wage compliance, or apprenticeship participation. Vendors must submit Equal Employment Opportunity Certification, Subcontractor Utilization Forms, Vendor Workforce Data Forms, and W-9 documentation. All proposals remain firm for 60 calendar days following opening. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to make awards as it deems in its best interest. Contract governance and dispute resolution are under Illinois law in Winnebago County courts.