# Chicago Transit Authority Bonfire #B27RG04916

CTA seeks proposals to purchase Vautravers Building property for transit-oriented development

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** B27RG04916
**NAICS:** 531190

The Chicago Transit Authority is offering surplus Vautravers Building real estate for transit-oriented development in Chicago.
- Government buyer: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA); no sub-agency or office is specified.
- Property: One surplus real estate property at 3401–3427 N. Clark Street and 947–949 W. Newport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, offered for transit-oriented development.
- Respondents are asked to provide a technical proposal and a financial proposal that includes an offer to purchase the property, along with CTA certifications, forms, and disclosures.
- Supporting information includes environmental site assessments, a Phase 2 soil investigation, and building photographs.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or prospective bidders are identified. Laicon, Inc. appears in the title of a referenced soil-investigation report, not as a bidder or vendor.
- No purchase price, performance period, or development schedule is specified.

### Description

The Chicago Transit Authority is requesting proposals for the sale of surplus property for a transit-oriented development at 3401 to 3427 N Clark and 947 to 949 W Newport (Vautravers Building). Required submissions include a technical proposal, a financial proposal with an offer to purchase real estate, and CTA certifications, forms, and disclosures. Supporting documents include environmental site assessments, a soil investigation, and building photos. Proposals are due November 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM CST.

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