Request for Proposals (RFP)
Housing Rehabilitation at 533 22nd Street
INTRODUCTION
The City of Rock Island is seeking qualified developers to purchase and fully rehabilitate a single-family
house at 533 22nd Street. Photos are enclosed. The property has sat vacant for many years. The City
acquired it as part of a land banking effort. The goal of the rehabilitation is to return the property to
productive use and support neighborhood revitalization. The property will be sold to the developer with
the best proposal. The cost of the property is non-negotiable and set at $10,000. All rehabilitation work
must be completed within one year of purchase or the property will be subject to recapture by the City
through a restrictive deed covenant. Upon successful completion of rehabilitation, the developer may rent
or sell the property without any further restrictions. All profits will belong to the developer.
PROPOSALS TO BE CONSIDERED
Developers interested in the property must request a walkthrough prior to submitting a proposal. The
developer should clearly explain their proposed future use for the property, either to sell or lease it after
rehabilitation is complete. The proposal should also include the developer’s qualifications, past
experience doing similar projects, a scope of work, project cost estimates, proof of financing, and at least
three professional references. All developers must be appropriately licensed and registered with the City.
All projects must comply with the City’s adopted building codes and are subject to plan review, permitting,
and inspections. All proposals must include a completed conflict of interest form and a representations
form. All sales and agreements are subject to City Council approval.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
Submissions must be received no later than Thursday April 30 at 4:00 PM. Proposals may be delivered
in person or sent via mail with a tracking service. All submissions must be in sealed envelopes that
include the following information on the outside cover:
Community Development Department
Attn: Nichole Mata
1528 3rd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
ENCLOSED: Response to RFP – 533 22nd Street
AWARDING CONTRACTS
Proposals shall be reviewed for experience, previous work history, references, State Licenses, State
Registration, insurances, bonds, subcontractors, equipment owned, equipment rented, operator
experience, financial stability, and compatibility with the City’s community and economic development
goals. The City at its sole discretion shall decide after a review which respondent, if any, is successful. All
bidding and award procedures undertaken by the City regarding this project shall be consistent with the
City’s adopted procurement procedures. Submitted proposals shall remain valid for 60 days after
opening.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Any one or more of the following causes may be considered sufficient for disqualification.
• Any open violations of local building or property maintenance codes or delinquent municipal water
bills or delinquent property taxes on any property you own.
• Lost a property to the county for nonpayment of taxes, nor had a foreclosure or personal
bankruptcy within the past seven (7) years.
• Evidence of criminal activity tied to past construction services.
• Evidence of default under past development programs operated by the City, one of its members,
or the state of Illinois.
• Evidence of a conflict of interest.
• Evidence that a gratuity was provided or offered to secure contracts from the City or one of its
municipal members.
• Evidence of unprofessional or lack of professional responsibility as demonstrated in past work.
RESPONDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Respondents shall keep the process confidential. Each respondent shall be fully acquainted with
conditions relating to the scope of work, any current government regulations pertaining to the work, and
restrictions associated with acceptable execution of requested work. Failure or omission of the
respondent to acquaint themselves with conditions shall in no way relieve them of any obligation with
respect to their proposal or subsequent contract.
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REPORTING COMPLIANCE
The respondent shall provide financial and programmatic information as required by the City of Rock
Island to comply with all Federal, State, and local law reporting requirements. The respondent shall also
adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The primary contact person for this project is listed below.
Nichole Mata, Community Development Manager
309-732-2907
mata.nichole@rigov.org
The secondary contact for this project is as follows.
Jeff Laxton, Construction Officer
309-732-2906
laxton.jeff@rigov.org
ENCLOSED: Photo’s & Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Please answer the following completely and truthfully. All conflicts indicated on this form will be reviewed
by the City Attorney. No respondent will be automatically disqualified unless the potential conflict of
interest is found to be a violation of State law. As part of the evaluation process, the City may request
clarification or additional information regarding the responses on this form.
1. Have you or any other owner, business partner, employee, or person associated with your
business been employed by the City within the past year?
No ☐
Yes ☐
If yes, who?
2. Do you or any other owner, business partner, employee, or person associated with your business
have a familial relationship with anyone who has been employed by the City within the past year?
No ☐
Yes ☐
If yes, who?
3. Have you or any other owner, business partner, employee, or person associated with your
business served as an elected official of the City within the past year?
No ☐
Yes ☐
If yes, who?
4. Do you or any other owner, business partner, employee, or other associated with your business
have a familial relationship with anyone who has been an elected official of the City within the
past year?
No ☐
Yes ☐
If yes, who?
By signing below, I hereby attest under penalty of law that this information is complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge.
Signature: _________________________________
Name:
Title:
Business:
Date:
PHOTO’S
FRONT & REAR
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR BATHROOMS
PHOTO’S
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR BEDROOMS
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR LIVING ROOMS
FIRST & SECOND FLOOR KITCHENS
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.