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E Manawa Redevelopment Area (Mallard Street
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The City of Council Bluffs is seeking qualified developers or builders to participate in a housing construction project funded through the State of Iowa's Community Development Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The initiative aims to develop 40 new attached single-family homes within the East Manawa redevelopment area, specifically north of Huron Circle, with the construction of a new street extension called Mallard Street. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance housing opportunities following the 2019 flood disaster, supported by a $6.8 million allocation awarded in 2024 to promote resilient, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households. Developers are required to adhere to specific guidelines, including using predetermined house plans, meeting a completion and sale deadline of December 15, 2026, and ensuring all units are constructed and sold within the project timeline. Interested parties must submit proposals through the City’s designated bidding platform, IonWave, demonstrating their capacity to meet project requirements. The process involves registering on SAM.gov, complying with detailed submission instructions, and providing all necessary documentation by the specified deadline of September 26, 2025. The project emphasizes transparency, with clear evaluation criteria outlined in the RFQ, and mandates that proposals be professional yet straightforward. Lots will be provided at no cost to meet the project’s cost caps, and all construction activities must align with the program’s goal of creating disaster-resilient, affordable housing. The City maintains strict deadlines for inquiries, proposal submissions, and communication, ensuring a streamlined process for selecting qualified developers capable of delivering the project on time and within scope.
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Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The City is currently in the process of designing the infrastructure extension as well as creating the preliminary subdivision and platting for the site. A map depicting the project location is included as Attachment ‘A’.
The CDBG-DR Single Family Housing Production and Down Payment Assistance Program, Round 3 provides communities the opportunity to apply for funds to increase housing opportunities after the 2019 flood disaster declaration. In 2024, the City was awarded $6.8 million to provide long-term, quality, single-family housing that is resilient to future natural disasters and affordable to low-to-moderate income households.
The City wishes to work with one or more developers/builders who can assist in the construction of the new attached single-family homes that will be marked through the CDBG-DR program. All units must be completed and sold to qualified households by December 15, 2026. Interested developers and builders must be committed to a timeline that meets this deadline. Attachment ‘B’ includes the guidelines for the CDBG-DR Program.
Lots will be provided at no cost ($0.00) to meet the IEDA cost caps established for the constructed homes. Additional details:
Please download and read all attachments thoroughly.
In a clear and concise manner, developers must submit proposals that demonstrate the developer’s capacity to satisfy the requirements of this RFQ. Proposals do not need to be elaborate or costly, but should be prepared in a professional manner. Developer must commit to using the provided house plans.
View the Response Attachments in IonWave for a list of information to be submitted for consideration.
Please refer to the attachment Request for Qualifications for a detailed explanation of the criteria by which project proposals will be evaluated.
SAM.gov Registration – Must be registered in SAM.gov and show not on debarred list
Inquiries, Questions and Deadlines All inquiries/questions regarding this RFQ must be directed via the electronic submission system at https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/. Any changes or additions to the RFQ information will be sent via IonWave. Any other contact in reference to this RFQ prior to the time of an award decision will not be addressed.
RFQ Issued: August 26, 2025 Q&A Ends: September 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm (CST) Answers Posted: No later than September 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm (CST) RFQ Due: September 26, 2025 by 4:00 pm (CST)
All proposal responses must be submitted through the City’s bidding platform IonWave. Any questions received via email, phone, in person, or after that deadline will not be addressed by any City personnel. Answers to questions received prior to the deadline will be posted on IonWave.
All proposal responses must be submitted through the City’s bidding platform IonWave. https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.
Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their submission is received and complete by 4:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025.
Incomplete submissions are automatically rejected. The City is not responsible for technical difficulties and will not allow late submissions due to the same. Any bid submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.
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