Town of Pekin Purchase and Development of City-Owned Property at 2nd Street and Sabella Street RFP 2026
Town of PekinCity · Pekin, IL- Due
- Jul 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Josh Wray
The 30-second brief
The City of Pekin is soliciting proposals for the purchase and development of approximately 4 acres of City-owned property bounded by 2nd Street, Susannah Street, St. Mary Street, and Front Street. The site is bisected by Sabella Street, which may be vacated as part of the development process. Proposals will be evaluated based on the highest and best use of the property as well as the economic and financial impact to the City. One residential parcel within the site is privately owned and excluded from this RFP. Hardcopy proposals must be submitted to City Hall at 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois, by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Interested parties can request the full RFP document from Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development.
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Summary
The City of Pekin is soliciting proposals for the purchase and development of approximately 4 acres of City-owned property bounded by 2nd Street, Susannah Street, St.
Mary Street, and Front Street. The site is bisected by Sabella Street, which may be vacated as part of the development process. Proposals will be evaluated based on the highest and best use of the property as well as the economic and financial impact to the City. One residential parcel within the site is privately owned and excluded from this RFP. Hardcopy proposals must be submitted to City Hall at 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois, by July 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Interested parties can request the full RFP document from Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Highest and best use of the property, economic and financial impact to the City
- Submit to
- City Hall, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois
- Scope location
- Pekin, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Pekin?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 111 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois. For questions, contact Josh Wray.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Pekin in IL, 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 Josh Wray. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Highest and best use of the property, economic and financial impact to the City" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Pekin?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Pekin are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Pekin 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. Review the full document from Town of Pekin for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pekin, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.