City of Council Bluffs E Manawa Redevelopment Area Mallard Street Housing RFP 2025-39
City of Council BluffsCity · Council Bluffs, IA- Due
- Jun 25, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 20, 2025
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Council Bluffs is soliciting proposals from developers and builders for the construction of 30 to 40 new single-family attached housing units within the East Manawa redevelopment area, specifically on a new street extension known as Mallard Street. This project is funded by the State of Iowa Community Development Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, following the 2019 flood disaster. The City has been awarded $6.8 million to provide resilient, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households. Selected developers must commit to using provided house plans and completing all units by December 15, 2026. Proposals must include a summary of qualifications, developer experience, and a project timeline. An in-person Q&A session is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at the Council Bluffs Public Library. Submissions are due via the IonWave electronic bidding platform by June 25, 2025.
Cover Page, Summary of qualifications, Developer Experience, Project Timeline, SAM.gov Registration
Developer’s capacity to satisfy the requirements, relevant experience, project timeline feasibility
SUMMARY
The City of Council Bluffs is soliciting proposals from developers and builders for the construction of 30 to 40 new single-family attached housing units within the East Manawa redevelopment area, specifically on a new street extension known as Mallard Street.
This project is funded by the State of Iowa Community Development Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, following the 2019 flood disaster. The City has been awarded $6.8 million to provide resilient, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households. Selected developers must commit to using provided house plans and completing all units by December 15, 2026. Proposals must include a summary of qualifications, developer experience, and a project timeline. An in-person Q&A session is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at the Council Bluffs Public Library. Submissions are due via the IonWave electronic bidding platform by June 25, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Developer’s capacity to satisfy the requirements
- Relevant experience
- Project timeline feasibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Cover Page
- Summary of qualifications
- Developer Experience
- Project Timeline
- SAM.gov Registration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A (Project Location Map), Attachment B (CDBG-DR Program Guidelines)
- Submit to
- https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Scope location
- Council Bluffs, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Council Bluffs?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 25, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Council Bluffs in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cover Page, Summary of qualifications, Developer Experience, Project Timeline, SAM.gov Registration. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Developer’s capacity to satisfy the requirements, relevant experience, project timeline feasibility" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Council Bluffs?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Council Bluffs are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Council Bluffs regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A (Project Location Map), Attachment B (CDBG-DR Program Guidelines). Review the full document from City of Council Bluffs for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Council Bluffs, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.