Opportunity
Rockford Civic Plus #726-CD-065
City of Rockford Solicits Architectural Design Services for Single-Family Home Templates
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
726-CD-065
NAICS
541310
The City of Rockford is seeking professional architectural design services to support its housing strategy. - Government Buyer: - City of Rockford, Finance Department, Central Services Division (Central Services Manager Anne Wilkerson) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Architectural design services to develop at least three single-family detached dwelling design templates - At least one design must be a two-story home for the city-owned lot at 724 7th Avenue - Designs must include 3-4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and options for garages and basements - Living space must be between 1,500 and 1,700 square feet - All designs must comply with local building permit requirements and include specifications, energy compliance documentation, and preliminary pricing packages - The City will retain ownership and rights to use and modify all design documents - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Designs must support the City's goal to create and preserve 6,000-9,000 housing units by 2035 - Project completion must follow the proposed timeline; failure to meet deadlines may result in contract termination - The City reserves the right to reject proposals, adjust the scope, or call for new proposals - No requirements for bid deposit, performance bond, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, or IDOT prequalification - Submission of various compliance and acknowledgment forms is required
Description
The City of Rockford is soliciting proposals for architectural design services. The procurement is managed by the Community and Economic Development Department. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids by August 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Questions must be submitted in writing by August 3, 2026, and answers will be provided via addendum on August 6, 2026. No bid deposit, performance bond, or apprenticeship requirements are specified.