City of Urbandale RFP 10841 Douglas Avenue Development 2025
City of UrbandaleCity · Urbandale, IA- Due
- Oct 17, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2025
- Primary contact
- Curtis Brown
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Urbandale is seeking proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop a 2.05-acre property at 10841 Douglas Avenue into quality, stable affordable housing. The project must serve households at or below 60% of Area Median Income, maintain long-term affordability for 20+ years, and include a mix of two- and three-bedroom units. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, feasibility, and commitment to affordability.
Proposal, Cover letter, Executive Summary, Number of units, Household affordability levels, Proposed period of affordability, Development schedule, Financial plan, Property tax, Property expansion strategy, Social services coordination plan, Property management program, Tenant screening criteria and marketing plan, Project data, Environmental stewardship components, Conceptual site plan, Conceptual floor plans, Conceptual elevation sketches, Description of proposal team's experience and qualifications, References, Any other information, Two years of financial statements
Minimum qualifications: Build and maintain long-term affordable housing (20+ years) at 10841 Douglas Avenue; A substantive portion of the project should serve households at or below 60% AMI; Provides two- and three-bedroom units in addition to other unit configurations. Evaluation considerations: Experience and capacity of the applicant and project partners; Project feasibility; Housing affordability and target populations; Inclusion of community-oriented design objectives.
SUMMARY
The City of Urbandale is seeking proposals from qualified developers to purchase and develop a 2.05-acre property at 10841 Douglas Avenue into quality, stable affordable housing.
The project must serve households at or below 60% of Area Median Income, maintain long-term affordability for 20+ years, and include a mix of two- and three-bedroom units. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, feasibility, and commitment to affordability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Minimum qualifications: Build and maintain long-term affordable housing (20+ years) at 10841 Douglas Avenue
- A substantive portion of the project should serve households at or below 60% AMI
- Provides two- and three-bedroom units in addition to other unit configurations
Evaluation considerations: Experience and capacity of the applicant and project partners; Project feasibility; Housing affordability and target populations; Inclusion of community-oriented design objectives.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
22- Proposal
- Cover letter
- Executive Summary
- Number of units
- Household affordability levels
- Proposed period of affordability
- Development schedule
- Financial plan
- Property tax
- Property expansion strategy
- Social services coordination plan
- Property management program
- Tenant screening criteria and marketing plan
- Project data
- Environmental stewardship components
- Conceptual site plan
- Conceptual floor plans
- Conceptual elevation sketches
- Description of proposal team's experience and qualifications
- References
- Any other information
- Two years of financial statements
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Two years of financial statements
- Scope location
- Urbandale, Iowa
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. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Curtis Brown.
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.
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 Curtis Brown. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal, Cover letter, Executive Summary, Number of units, Household affordability levels, Proposed period of affordability, Development schedule, Financial plan, Property tax, Property expansion strategy, Social services coordination plan, Property management program, Tenant screening criteria and. 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: "Minimum qualifications: Build and maintain long-term affordable housing (20+ years) at 10841 Douglas Avenue; A substantive portion of the project should serve households at or below 60% AMI; Provides..." 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: Two years of financial statements. 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, Iowa. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.