City of Urbandale RFP 10841 Douglas Avenue Affordable Housing Development 2025
City of UrbandaleCity · Urbandale, IA- Due
- Oct 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2025
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Urbandale is soliciting proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop a 2.05-acre property located at 10841 Douglas Avenue. The project aims to create quality, stable affordable housing serving households at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), with a commitment to long-term affordability for 20+ years. The development must include a mix of unit types, specifically two- and three-bedroom units suitable for families. Evaluation criteria include developer experience with affordable housing, project feasibility, community-oriented design, and environmental stewardship. The site is designated as an Iowa Thriving Community, providing additional points for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications. Proposals are due October 17, 2025, following a pre-proposal conference on September 9, 2025.
Developer's experience with affordable housing projects, project feasibility, commitment to housing affordability, community-oriented design features, environmental stewardship measures
SUMMARY
The City of Urbandale is soliciting proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop a 2.05-acre property located at 10841 Douglas Avenue.
The project aims to create quality, stable affordable housing serving households at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), with a commitment to long-term affordability for 20+ years. The development must include a mix of unit types, specifically two- and three-bedroom units suitable for families. Evaluation criteria include developer experience with affordable housing, project feasibility, community-oriented design, and environmental stewardship. The site is designated as an Iowa Thriving Community, providing additional points for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications. Proposals are due October 17, 2025, following a pre-proposal conference on September 9, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Developer's experience with affordable housing projects
- Project feasibility
- Commitment to housing affordability
- Community-oriented design features
- Environmental stewardship measures
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
purchase and development agreements
- Scope location
- Urbandale, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Urbandale?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 17, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Urbandale 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.
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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 experience with affordable housing projects, project feasibility, commitment to housing affordability, community-oriented design features, environmental stewardship measures" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Urbandale?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Urbandale are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Urbandale 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: purchase and development agreements. Review the full document from City of Urbandale for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Urbandale, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.