Pre-RFPCapital ProjectsDetected Jul 9, 2026

River Forest’s Development Review Board is holding a public hearing on Application #26-0009 for a planned mixed-use development at 7620 Madison St, 11 Ashland Ave, and 10 Lathrop Ave. Developer Five Thirty One Partners presented an 18‑month construction plan once permits are in hand, but the application is still incomplete and design details like materials, streetscape, access, and parking are under discussion. This is an early-stage private infill project where the Village will influence conditions on traffic, staging, accessibility, and streetscape, creating needs for architecture, engineering, traffic, and construction support services to the developer or municipality.

Topics under review include height and massing, landscaping, parking ratios and lifts, curb cuts/egress options, construction staging on northern parcels, temporary road closures, school district and traffic impacts, and potential incentives.

Town of River ForestMixed-use redevelopment on Madison

Why this matters for vendors

Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

Capital Projects

Where this sits in the buying cycle

Now

Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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About this pre-RFP signal

What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will Town of River Forest issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks Town of River Forest's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

How can vendors engage with Town of River Forest before the RFP is published?

Vendors who reach out during the planning window can help shape requirements and build relationships with the decision-makers running the project. A free Civic IQ account unlocks this signal's source document, forecasted RFP timing, and verified Town of River Forest decision-maker contacts.

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