City of Council Bluffs E Manawa Redevelopment Area Mallard Street Housing RFQ 2025-60
City of Council BluffsCity · Council Bluffs, IA- Due
- Sep 26, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 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 40 new single-family attached housing units within the East Manawa redevelopment area. The project, funded by the State of Iowa CDBG-DR program, includes a new street extension known as Mallard Street connecting East Manawa Drive and Mohawk Street. Selected developers must commit to using provided house plans and completing all units for sale to low-to-moderate income households by December 15, 2026. The City will provide lots at no cost ($0.00) to meet IEDA cost caps. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the IonWave bidding platform by September 26, 2025. A Q&A period ends September 11, 2025, and all respondents must be registered in SAM.gov.
Proposals demonstrating capacity, Commitment to timeline, Use of provided house plans
Developer capacity, professional preparation of proposal, commitment to timeline, SAM.gov registration status
SUMMARY
The City of Council Bluffs is soliciting proposals from developers and builders for the construction of 40 new single-family attached housing units within the East Manawa redevelopment area.
The project, funded by the State of Iowa CDBG-DR program, includes a new street extension known as Mallard Street connecting East Manawa Drive and Mohawk Street. Selected developers must commit to using provided house plans and completing all units for sale to low-to-moderate income households by December 15, 2026. The City will provide lots at no cost ($0.00) to meet IEDA cost caps. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the IonWave bidding platform by September 26, 2025. A Q&A period ends September 11, 2025, and all respondents must be registered in SAM.gov.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Developer capacity
- Professional preparation of proposal
- Commitment to timeline
- SAM.gov registration status
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Proposals demonstrating capacity
- Commitment to timeline
- Use of provided house plans
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Attachment A (Map)
- Attachment B (CDBG-DR Guidelines)
- Request for Qualifications (detailed criteria)
- Submit to
- https://cbiabids.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Scope location
- Council Bluffs, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Council Bluffs?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 26, 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 RFQ?
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 RFQ 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: Proposals demonstrating capacity, Commitment to timeline, Use of provided house plans. 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 capacity, professional preparation of proposal, commitment to timeline, SAM.gov registration status" 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 RFQ?
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 (Map), Attachment B (CDBG-DR Guidelines), Request for Qualifications (detailed criteria). 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.