Project Information

Bid Title

Data Center Development on Brownfield Site

Issuing Agency

City of Janesville

Location

Wisconsin

Published Date

Aug 8, 2025

Closing Date

Aug 28, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Data Center Development on Brownfield Site

• RFP Number: 2025-0715
• Start Date: 07/15/2025 8:00 am
• Close Date: 08/28/2025 4:30 pm

The City of Janesville is seeking qualified developers to submit proposals for the redevelopment and construction of data centers on approximately 240 acres. This initiative specifically targets the sustainable redevelopment of a municipally owned site, some of which is considered a brownfield site, and aims to drive long-term economic growth.

The City’s goals for this project include:

• Promoting the sustainable reuse of the property
• Attracting long-term private investment in digital infrastructure
• Creating high-quality employment opportunities for local residents
• Expanding the City’s property tax base
• Minimizing adverse impacts on the surrounding community and environment

The subject site includes two parcels located at 1000 General Motors Drive and 544 Kellogg Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin.

This RFP, linked below, outlines the requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures for developers interested in partnering with the City on this transformative project.

Data Center Development on Brownfield Site RFP Document

Addendum #1 - Respondent Confidentiality

Addendum #2 - Deadline Extension

Proposals must be submitted, in accordance with the instruction outlined in the RFP document, no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on August 28, 2025.

All inquiries and questions for clarification concerning this RFP should be directed to the following contact person:

Jimsi Kuborn

Economic Development Director

City of Janesville

18 N. Jackson Street, Janesville, WI  53548

E-mail: kubornj@janesvillewi.gov

All questions must be in writing and emailed to the contact person no later than 4:30 P.M. CST on Monday, August 4, 2025.  Responses to questions will be in writing and will be available to anyone who inquires to ensure uniformity.  Anyone wishing to automatically receive e-mail responses to inquiries should submit a written request to the contact person. Written response will also be posted on the City’s website no later than 4:30 P.M. CST on Monday, August 11, 2025.  Respondents are not permitted to contact other City Staff or Steering Committee members for clarification of the RFP.  Any such contact may disqualify the consultant from evaluation.

RFP - Questions and Response - Updated 8-5-25

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 518210Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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