Redevelopment of Land Located Along Mohawk Street (2

The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and development of a roughly 2.22-acre parcel at the southeast corner of Mohawk Street and Comanche Street within the Lake Manawa Neighborhood. The intent is to develop a low-density, two-family attached housing project comprising approximately 22 to 24 residential units. This development aligns with the City’s vision to foster residential growth and economic development within the East Manawa Drive Residential Urban Renewal Area, a prioritized 93-acre planned residential subdivision. The RFP is open-ended and will remain active until all lots are sold, with a tentative closing date of January 29, 2026, although it may close earlier if sufficient qualified bids are received or be extended if unsold lots remain. Proposals may be submitted for fewer than the total number of units, and the City reviews submissions continuously via the IonWave electronic platform. Proposals must comply with the City’s zoning ordinance for the R-3 Low Density Multi-Family Residential district, under a Planned Residential Overlay, and adhere to local building codes including the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Developers are required to provide detailed project summaries, scaled plot plans, construction and infrastructure plans, financial pro formas projecting ten years of funding and financing, and documentation of developer experience and capacity. The City emphasizes architectural quality, diversity in building facades to avoid repetition, and incorporation of high-quality materials and design elements consistent with neighborhood character. The project must achieve occupancy by December 31, 2028. Evaluation factors for awarding contracts prioritize design aesthetics and construction quality (45%), developer experience and capacity (40%), and funding viability (15%). Safety compliance, licensing, bonding, and environmental standards must be met, with the City maintaining oversight through inspections and final acceptance at the project site. The RFP requires submission of bid bonds and disclosures regarding subcontractors and licensing history. While no federal contract clauses or socioeconomic set-aside data are present, the solicitation is managed as a local government procurement under Iowa state guidelines with electronic submission only.