Sale of Surplus Property

The City of East Moline, Illinois, Rock Island County, is accepting sealed bids for the sale of surplus real estate, residential lots, for the purpose of constructing single-family homes.  Included in the listing is a non-developable lot located at 1707 13 ^th Avenue.   Please see the list below of parcels available.  All parcels are vacant, undeveloped, and not used by the City.

The City intends to sale each parcel for development purposes through a sealed bid process.   The minimum bid is set at $100, which must be met or exceeded for a bid to be considered.  Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Sealed Bid for Surplus Property- Include Address of Property or Property Identification Number East Moline, IL 61244” All seal bids must include the bidder’s name, contact information, bid amount, and a detailed explanation to construct a single-family home with 2 years, once purchased.  The failure to construct a single-family home within 2 years of purchase will result in the parcel reverting to the City.  If bidding on any non-developable lots, bidder must state the purpose and intent of land usage within seal bid requirements.

No other structures shall be placed or constructed prior to construction of a single-family home.

Bids will be evaluated based on the proposed use, development plans, and compatibility with City goals.  The City reserves the right to accept the proposals that offer the best value for the community, even if it is not the highest bid.  The City also reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Bids will be opened publicly during a regular meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall Council Chambers, 915 Sixteenth Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244.

This notice will be published once a week in compliance with 65 ILCS 5/11-76-2, with the first publication occurring at least 30 days before the bid opening date.