Requests for Proposals/Qualifications Archive

The following information pertains to DPD-issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) that are no longer soliciting responses.

Roseland-Michigan Avenue RFQ (11201-19 S. Michigan Ave. and 11200-32 S. Edbrooke Ave; 11331-43 S. Michigan Ave.; 115th Street and Michigan Avenue)
Through this RFQ, DPD sought to identify design and development teams to revitalize three vacant sites in Roseland. Short-listed applicants will form developer-designer teams that will each receive a $25,000 stipend on proposals that align with previous community visioning sessions for each location, including the former Gately's Peoples Store, the Roseland Theater building and land adjacent to a planned CTA Red Line station.

Download the RFQ | Download the response form | Download the Q&A
Site 1Appraisal | Environmental Review 1 | Environmental Review 2
Site 211331 S. Michigan Appraisal | 11339-43 S. Michigan Appraisal | Environmental Review
Site 3Environmental Review

KEY DATES
RFQ release: Dec. 5, 2022
Pre-submission meeting: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 | Video | Presentation
Q&A period ends: Jan. 13, 2023
RFQ responses due: Jan. 27, 2023

West Garfield Park - Madison and Hamlin RFQ (3801-51 W. Madison St.)
Through this RFQ, DPD sought to identify design and development teams to revitalize a block-long portion of Madison Street in West Garfield Park. Short-listed applicants will form developer-designer teams that each will receive a $25,000 stipend to work with community stakeholders on mixed-use proposals for the site, which includes multiple underutilized commercial buildings and accessory parking areas.

Download the RFQ | Download the response form | Download the Q&A

Post-RFQ community engagement site

KEY DATES
RFQ release: Dec. 5, 2022
Pre-submission meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 | Video
Q&A period ends: Jan. 13, 2023
RFQ responses due: Jan. 27, 2023

1769 W. Pershing Road RFP
The 1769 W. Pershing Road RFP sought mixed-use development proposals for a City-owned, 3.5-acre site containing a 571,476-square-foot building, with an option to include an adjacent 3.2-acre site containing a 54,600-square-foot building.

Download the RFP Download the appendix
Download Addendum 1 | Download Addendum 2 (Q&A) | Download Addendum 3 (Pre-submission meeting attendees) | Download Addendum 4 (Environmental requirements) | Download Addendum 5 (Appraisal information)
Download Addendum 6 (Additional Q&A)
Download 2012 AIS Assessment of 1769-1869 W. Pershing | Download 2021 AIS evaluation of 1769 W. Pershing
Download deed for 1717 W. Pershing | Download deed for 1769 W. Pershing
Download technical drawings for 1769 W. Pershing | Download interior assessment photos of 1769 W. Pershing
Download fillable financial forms

*** The original RFP identified the RFP Site as being located in an Opportunity Zone. This information was incorrect and the RFP has been updated to reflect this. ***

KEY DATES:
RFP Release: July 18, 2022
Pre-Submission Meeting: 1 p.m., Aug. 10, 2022 | Watch the recording
RFP Due Date: 4 p.m. Oct. 21, 2022

Belmont Triangle
The Belmont Triangle RFP sought mixed-use development proposals for 3.8 acres of vacant, privately owned land within the block bounded by Milwaukee Avenue, Belmont Avenue and Pulaski Road in Avondale.

Download the RFP | Download the appendix 
Download Q&A addendum | Download pre-submission meeting attendees

KEY DATES:
RFP Release: July 21, 2022
Pre-Submission Meeting: Aug. 11, 2022 | Watch the recording | Read the presentation
RFP Due Date: 4 p.m. Oct. 21, 2022

Lake and Kedzie RFQ (updated Aug. 23, 2022 — text highlighted in yellow indicates language updated from previous version)
The Lake and Kedzie RFQ sought architect and developer qualifications for the future redevelopment of three City-owned sites near the CTA's Green Line station at Lake Street and Kedzie Avenue in East Garfield Park.

Download the RFQ | Download the addendum  | Download the cover form
Download Q&A | Download pre-submission meeting attendees
Download Phase I Environmental Site Assessment | Download Phase II Environmental Site Assessment

Post-RFQ community engagement site

KEY DATES:
RFQ Release: July 18, 2022
Pre-Submission Conference: 1 p.m. Aug. 16, 2022 | Watch the recording
RFQ Due Date: 4 p.m. Sept. 14, 2022

Woodlawn RFQ (updated Aug. 23, 2022 — text highlighted in yellow indicates language updated from previous version)
The Woodlawn RFP sought architect and developer qualifications for the future redevelopment of two City-owned sites on the southeast and southwest corners of 63rd Street and Ellis Avenue in Woodlawn.

Download the RFQ | Download the addendum | Download the cover form
Download Q&A | Download pre-submission meeting attendees
Download excerpts from Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (2017)
Download excerpts from 63rd and Greenwood Comprehensive Site Investigation Report (2007)
Download excerpts from 63rd and Greenwood Remediation Objectives Report and Remedial Action Plan (2007)

Post-RFQ community engagement site

KEY DATES:
RFQ Release: July 18, 2022
Pre-Submission Conference: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 15, 2022 | Watch the recording | Read the presentation
RFQ Due Date: 4 p.m. Sept. 14, 2022

Auburn Gresham RFP (838-58 W. 79th St.)
The nearly 23,000-square-foot-site consists of six parcels of vacant land owned by the City. The RFP sought their redevelopment with a high-quality, mixed-use project that includes ground-floor commercial spaces and residential uses above.
Due Nov. 24, 2020 | Addenda | Forms | Response Summary 
Auburn Gresham RFP Community Presentation Jan. 21, 2021 
Video | Presentation | Developer Pitch
Pre-Bid Conference Sept. 14, 2020
Video | Presentation | Q&A | Attendees

Austin RFP (5200-24 W. Chicago Ave.)
The approximately 34,200 square-foot site on the northwest corner of Chicago and Laramie avenues includes five vacant lots and the vacant, 14,340-square-foot Laramie State Bank building, a designated Chicago Landmark. The RFP sought the mixed-use rehabilitation of the former bank and new construction on the adjacent land.
Due Nov. 24, 2020 | Addenda | Forms | Response Summaries
Austin RFP Community Presentations
Part I: Jan. 19, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Part II: Jan. 20, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Austin Developer Pitch Videos
Part I: Holsten | 548 | Evergreen
Part II: Austin United Alliance | Soul City Centre | Surmac Jupiter | Rankins Group 
Pre-Bid Conference | Sept. 15, 2020
Video | Presentation | Q&A | Attendees

Bronzeville RFP (449-51 E. 47th St.)
The approximately 26,300-square foot development site consists of two vacant lots owned by the City of Chicago on the southwest corner of 47th Street and Vincennes Avenue.
Due 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Appendix | Appraisal | Forms | Q&A | Addendum
Bronzeville Community RFP Presentation | May 18, 2021
Video | Developer Pitch Videos | Response Summaries
Pre-Bid Conference | Jan. 19, 2021
Video | Attendees

Englewood RFP (6200 block South Green Street, 914 W. 63rd St.)
The 4.28-acre site consists of two packages: Site B1/B2 and Site C. The sites were offered as the second phase of the adjacent Englewood Square I project, which is a shopping center at Halsted and 63rd streets.
Due Nov. 24, 2020 | Addenda | Forms | Response Summaries  
Englewood RFP Community Presentations
Part I: Jan. 25, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Part II: Jan. 28, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Englewood Developer Pitch Videos
Part I: Ignite | Imagine
Part II: McLaurin | Avia Parc
Pre-Bid Conference | Sept. 16, 2020
Video | Presentation | Q&A | Attendees

Humboldt Park — North Avenue RFP (4000-08 W. North/1616-38 N. Pulaski Road)
Anchored by the long-vacant Pioneer Bank building, the site includes an adjacent, .75-acre parking lot. RFP goals include new retail and commercial amenities, rental and for-sale housing units, public open space, and opportunities to celebrate local culture.
Due Aug. 31, 2021
Appendix | Floor Plans | Q&A | Addendum
North Avenue RFP Community Presentation | 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021
Response Summaries | Developer Pitch Videos | Developer Q&A
Community Scorecard | Tarjeta de puntuación de la comunidad
Pre-Bid Conference | May 11, 2021 | Video | Attendees

Humboldt Park — Chicago Avenue RFP (3601-25 W. Chicago Ave.)
The block-long, .68-acre site includes two, one-story buildings, a parking lot, and an alley. The RFP sought their replacement with a multi-story structure with retail, mixed-income residential units, and office space.
Due Aug. 31, 2021
Appendix | Q&A | Addendum
Chicago Avenue RFP Community Presentation Sept. 23, 2021
Video | Response Summaries | Developer Pitch Videos | Developer Q&A
Pre-Bid Conference | May 13, 2021 
Video | Attendees

New City — Back of the Yards RFP (1515 W. 47th St.)
The approximately 14,870-square-foot development location consists of a single City lot on the southeast corner of 47th and Justine streets.
Due 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Appendix | Appraisal | Forms | Q&A | Addendum
New City Community RFP Presentation | May 13, 2021
Video | Developer Pitch Videos | Response Summaries | Q&A
Pre-Bid Conference | Jan. 21, 2021
Video | Attendees

North Lawndale RFP (3400-18 W. Ogden Ave.)
The approximately 42,900-square-foot development site consists of seven contiguous vacant lots between Homan and Trumbull avenues, all but one of which is owned by the City.
Due 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Appendix | Appraisal | ESA Phase I | Forms | Q&A | Addendum
North Lawndale Community RFP Presentation | May 19-20, 2021
Video | Response Summaries | Developer Pitch Videos | Q&A
Pre-Bid Conference | Jan. 20, 2021
Presentation | Video | Attendees

Roosevelt & Kostner RFP (4300 W. Roosevelt Road)
The 20.8-acre site in North Lawndale included 25 publicly-owned parcels and represented the largest piece of vacant land on the West Side of Chicago.
Due Dec. 24, 2020 | Addenda | Forms
Shortlist of Developers
Roosevelt & Kostner RFP Community Presentations
Video Pitches | Response Summaries | Developer Q&A
Part I: Feb. 23, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Part II: Feb. 24, 2021 | Video | Presentation
Pre-Bid Conference | Oct. 20, 2020
Presentation | Video | Q&A | Attendees

South Shore — 79th/Exchange RFP (2908-26 E. 79th St./7901-33 S. Exchange Ave.)
The two-part, 1.7-acre site includes vintage, low-rise buildings and vacant land adjacent to the Cheltenham station on Metra’s Electric Main Line. RFP goals include the construction and rehabilitation of transit-oriented housing and ancillary uses.
Due Aug. 31, 2021
Appendix | Q&A
South Shore RFP Community Presentation | Sept. 22, 2021
Video | Response Summaries
Developer Pitch Videos | Community Scorecard | Q&A
Pre-Bid Conference | May 12, 2021
Video | Attendees

South Chicago RFP (8840-54 S. Commercial Ave.)
A 25,000-square-foot development site at the northwester corner of Commercial Avenue and 89th Street with an opportunity for the rehabilitation of vintage, mixed-use buildings alongside new construction. The project has the potential for 50 residential units, as well as commercial and community space.
Due 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Appendix | Appraisal | Forms | Q&A | Addendum
South Chicago Community RFP Presentation May 6, 2021
Video | Developer Pitch Videos | Response Summaries | Q&A
Pre-Bid Conference | Jan. 22, 2021
Video | Attendees