City of La Crosse RFP for Former Community Policing Center Redevelopment - 713 St. James St. 2026
City of La CrosseCity · La Crosse, WI- Due
- Dec 30, 2026
- 48 days left
- Primary contact
- Lewis Kuhlman
- (608) 789-7361
The 30-second brief
The City of La Crosse requests proposals to purchase and redevelop the former Community Policing Center at 713 St. James St., La Crosse, WI. Estimated value is $363,200 for the approximately 2,750-square-foot building on a 7,231-square-foot parcel zoned C-1 Local Business. The City seeks a financially feasible project that returns the property to productive, taxable use, complements the neighborhood, and aligns with the Comprehensive Plan. Submission deadline is December 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Required submissions include proposed purchase price, qualification statement, proposed use concept, preliminary floor plan, development budget with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and finish work, financing sources, schedule, and key team info. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, project vision and community benefit, financial feasibility, implementation readiness, purchase price, and projected tax base.
Proposed purchase price, Qualification statement, Proposed use, Development concept, Preliminary floor plan, Development budget with preliminary cost estimates for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, And finish work, Expected financing sources, Schedule identifying major milestones, Names and contact information for key team members
Qualifications and capacity, Project vision and community benefit, Financial feasibility, Implementation readiness, Purchase price, Projected tax base
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Summary
The City of La Crosse requests proposals to purchase and redevelop the former Community Policing Center at 713 St.
James St., La Crosse, WI. Estimated value is $363,200 for the approximately 2,750-square-foot building on a 7,231-square-foot parcel zoned C-1 Local Business. The City seeks a financially feasible project that returns the property to productive, taxable use, complements the neighborhood, and aligns with the Comprehensive Plan. Submission deadline is December 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Required submissions include proposed purchase price, qualification statement, proposed use concept, preliminary floor plan, development budget with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and finish work, financing sources, schedule, and key team info. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, project vision and community benefit, financial feasibility, implementation readiness, purchase price, and projected tax base.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Qualifications and capacity
- Project vision and community benefit
- Financial feasibility
- Implementation readiness
- Purchase price
- Projected tax base
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
13- Proposed purchase price
- Qualification statement
- Proposed use
- Development concept
- Preliminary floor plan
- Development budget with preliminary cost estimates for HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Structural
- Finish work
- Expected financing sources
- Schedule identifying major milestones
- Names and contact information for key team members
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proposed purchase price
- Qualification statement
- Proposed use
- Development concept
- Preliminary floor plan
- Development budget with preliminary cost estimates
- Expected financing sources
- Schedule identifying major milestones
- Names and contact information for key team members
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- La Crosse, WI
- Projected sq ft
- 3,250 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of La Crosse?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 30, 2026. 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Lewis Kuhlman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of La Crosse in WI, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lewis Kuhlman at (608) 789-7361. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposed purchase price, Qualification statement, Proposed use, Development concept, Preliminary floor plan, Development budget with preliminary cost estimates for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, And finish work, Expected financing sources, Schedule identifying major milestones, Names and co. 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: "Qualifications and capacity, Project vision and community benefit, Financial feasibility, Implementation readiness, Purchase price, Projected tax base" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of La Crosse?
All active and historical solicitations from City of La Crosse are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of La Crosse regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Proposed purchase price, Qualification statement, Proposed use, development concept, Preliminary floor plan, Development budget with preliminary cost estimates, Expected financing sources, Schedule id. Review the full document from City of La Crosse for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: La Crosse, WI. The total projected area is 3250 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.