Project Information

Bid Title

RFP: Multi-Family Housing Pilot Program

Issuing Agency

City of Decatur

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Dec 23, 2025

Closing Date

Feb 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	RFP: Multi-Family Housing Pilot Program
Category:	Economic and Community Development Bids
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	City of Decatur Purchasing & Internal Services - Attn: Lacie Elzy

Description: The City of Decatur is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of vacant land that is currently owned by the City to be designated for multi-family housing. After the proposals are awarded, the City will transfer ownership to the developer. This exciting opportunity includes 28 individual lots located within a three-block area. Lot sizes range from 0.24 to 0.5 acres, with the flexibility to combine adjacent lots to accommodate larger development plans. The area is ideally suited for developers seeking to contribute to the city’s housing growth and meet increasing demand for quality multi-family living options. Interested developers are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate innovative design, financing, construction, efficient land use, and long-term community impact. The site is expected to be made available for construction by late 2026 or early 2027. Please see related documents for more information. Publication Date/Time: 11/17/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2026 5:00 PM Contact Person: Lacie Elzy, Economic & Community Development Director LElzy@decaturil.gov 217-542-3559 Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F Related Documents: Multi-Family Housing Pilot RFP - 11.17.25

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Request for Proposal

for a pilot project to redevelop vacant land

in the City of Decatur

November 2025

CONTENTS

CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1

THE VISION ..................................................................................................................1

PROPERTY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION ...........................................................2

SITE QUICK FACTS ........................................................................................................3

AREA ATTRACTIONS ......................................................................................................5

ACCESSIBILITY .............................................................................................................6

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................................6

INCENTIVES .................................................................................................................7

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES...............................................................................................7

SCOPE OF WORK..........................................................................................................7

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: ......................................................................................8

EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................8

TIMELINE SUMMARY .....................................................................................................8

QUESTIONS .................................................................................................................. 9

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................9

SELECTION PROCESS ...................................................................................................9

DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE ............................................................................................ 10

PROPERTY TRANSFER ................................................................................................. 10

CONTACT ................................................................................................................... 11

City of Decatur | Multi-Family Housing Pilot Program Request for Proposal

INTRODUCTION

The City of Decatur is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of

vacant land that is currently owned by the City to be designated for multi-family housing.

After the proposals are awarded, the City will transfer ownership to the developer.

This exciting opportunity includes 28 individual lots located within a three-block area.

Lot sizes range from 0.24 to 0.5 acres, with the flexibility to combine adjacent lots to

accommodate larger development plans. The area is ideally suited for developers

seeking to contribute to the city’s housing growth and meet increasing demand for

quality multi-family living options.

Interested developers are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate innovative

design, financing, construction, efficient land use, and long-term community impact. The

site is expected to be made available for construction by late 2026 or early 2027.

THE VISION

The City of Decatur has a population of approximately 70,900 and is situated in Macon

County which has an estimated population of 101,737. We have been experiencing an

increase in young professionals and families moving to Decatur due to the rewarding

careers available at our expanding local factories and businesses.

According to a recent study, commissioned by the Economic Development Corporation

of Decatur-Macon County and prepared by Danter & Associates, LLC, it was

recommended that building 650 new apartment units with varying price points.

Here are just a few of the growing businesses in Decatur

Tillamook County Creamery Association which is the fastest growing family size ice

cream brand in the United States, recently opened a facility in Decatur. The Decatur

facility is the first owned and operated facility outside of Oregon.

The new Decatur facility represents a significant investment in Tillamook growth

strategy and expansion plans as demand for Tillamook products continues to rise

across the country. Since 2021, 4.4 million new consumers have

purchased Tillamook family size ice cream, including more than one million new

consumers purchasing in 2024 alone– driving Tillamook family size ice cream dollar

sales growth by over 13% in a single year. More than half of those new consumers are

from the Eastern United States.

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City of Decatur | Multi-Family Housing Pilot Program Request for Proposal

TCCI Manufacturing recently opened a Clean Energy Innovation Hub. The new state-

of-the-art hub is a $45 million project which strengthens the North American supply

chain by onshoring critical electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing, providing

training and cutting-edge research opportunities. As part of the project, TCCI invested

more than $20 million to revamp their Decatur facility, creating 50 new jobs in the

process. TCCI is the first recipient of the state’s groundbreaking Reimagining Energy

and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) incentive program.

In partnership with Richland Community College, TCCI is launching the Clean Energy

Workforce Academy to expand educational opportunities and workforce opportunities in

the EV and clean energy sectors. The scalable program aligns statewide higher

education resources to upskill and reskill Illinois’ workforce through a co-developed

curriculum focused on computer science, engineering, and advanced technology.

The Illinois EPA is also announcing a $650,000 matching grant to support the expansion

of TCCI’s Climatic Center for Innovation & Research (CCIR), which was developed in

partnership with Richland Community College. Set to open in 2026, the CCIR will serve

as one of the nation’s most advanced facilities for testing and validating natural

refrigerant technologies and sustainable thermal management systems.

Primient, has a long history in Decatur, dating back to the founding of the A.E. Staley

Manufacturing Company in 1906. They are a leader in plant-based food and industrial

ingredient production. In 2024 they announced $400 million in capital investments in

the Decatur site.

Caterpillar has been in Decatur for 70 years and employs over 2000 workers at the

Decatur facility where they produce large wheel loaders, mining trucks, motor graders

and more.

Archer Daniels Midland is a global leader in nutrition and has made significant

investments in the last couple of years totaling $300 million. Decatur, Illinois is home to

the North American headquarters for ADM and they employ more than 4000 people in

the Decatur area.

PROPERTY AND NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION

The area has been designated as a priority for rehabilitation through increased

demolition of dilapidated structures and the expansion of grant programs to help

homeowners repair and improve their properties.

We recently resurfaced Wood Street between Fairview Avenue and Monroe Street, a

stretch of approximately 3,767.8 feet. The project scope includes:

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236115New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• NAICS 236116New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
• NAICS 611512Flight Training

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