City of ClevelandIssuing agency·Cleveland, OH·via the City of Cleveland OpenGov procurement portalPost Information
Posted At:
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 2:03 PM
Sealed Bid Process:
Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:
No
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Project Name
Ward 7 Scattered Land Bank Parcels RFP
RFP Issue Date
October 7, 2026
Primary Objective
Multi and Single-Family site assembly and infill
Submission Deadline
November 6, 2026
Land Value
Fair Market Value
Anticipated Decision Date
November 30, 2026
Submission Platform
OpenGov
Primary Contact
AssetRedevelopment
@clevelandohio.gov
Context
Approximately 166 parcels owned by the City of Cleveland Land Bank within Ward 7 are being targeted for development via this RFP. Encompassing portions of Detroit Shoreway, Ohio City, Tremont, Stockyards, Clark-Fulton, and the Cuyahoga Valley, this Ward’s available Land Bank land is positioned for residential infill development. These parcels, with a median square footage of 3,023 sq ft, total over 13 acres of land in the City’s near west side. With approximately 105 parcels located in Land Bank designated Market Rate areas and 61 parcels in Opportunity Market areas, the City is positioning this land for residential infill development with land bank sale proceeds intended to support other policy goals like affordable housing. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for development of their chosen parcels alongside bids[1] for the purchase of those parcels.
Project Goal(s)
Return City Land Bank Parcels to productive residential use
Increase housing options while complementing existing urban design
Develop capital deployable citywide to establish a housing portfolio that maximizes social benefit
Solicit a broad range of proposals to identify each parcel’s best possible use through an open and transparent process
Reduce the City’s long-term maintenance burden and improve the quality of life for neighborhoods of existing land bank parcels
[1] Submitted bids will remain sealed
1.2. Background
Site Information
An interactive map and a list of available parcels including acreage, frontage, zoning, and market information for each parcel are included as attachments to this RFP’s OpenGov listing. In addition to this parcel information, a Ward 7 Fact Sheet, detailing Ward demographic and socio-economic data, is available from the Center for Community Solutions linked here.
Incentive Toolkit
The City of Cleveland provides a residential property tax abatement for new housing construction. The city has also partnered with LISC to provide financing through the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF). See more information and find out if you qualify for City subsidy options here.
Community Uses
While the primary goal of this RFP is to turn publicly owned parcels back into homes again, the City recognizes the desire for and benefits of community gardens and greenspace. Any group wishing to use a parcel in this RFP for a community garden or other nature-based solution is encouraged to respond with a letter of intent and an identified non-profit sponsor.
1.3. Timeline
Request for Qualifications Released:
October 7, 2026
Submission Deadline:
November 6, 2026, 5:00pm
Final Selection:
November 30, 2026
2. Project Details
2.1. Scope of Work Requirements
Category
Specification
Compliance Level
Technical
Residential infill development
Strongly Preferred
Technical
2/3+ family density where possible
Preferred
Technical
Community uses like gardens or greenspace
Supported
Property Transfer
Purchase of each parcel at or above Cleveland Land Bank Fair Market Value as determined by the Cleveland Board of Control
Mandatory
Economic Inclusion
Exhibited and documented MBE, FSB, CSB participation and Cleveland Resident Hiring in contracting for design, due diligence, and construction
Mandatory (if Community Benefits Agreement requirements are triggered)
Financial
Competitive bid at time of submission
Mandatory
Sustainability
Innovative approaches to sustainability, stormwater management, and increasing Cleveland’s tree canopy and willingness to partner with area organizations to achieve these goals
Preferred
2.2. Submission Requirements and Scoring
All proposals and accompanying bids should be submitted via the City’s OpenGov portal. Submissions received outside of this portal will be rejected, and the sender will be directed to re-submit via OpenGov. Upon closure of the submission window, all proposals/bids will be evaluated relative to the strength of the proposed development, its alignment with the goals and requirements listed within this RFP, and the value of the accompanying sealed bid. Comparable sales are compelling justifications of price in the accompanying bid. Responses will be scored by the City’s Asset Redevelopment Team and Ward 7-relevant Neighborhood Investment Managers and Neighborhood Planners. The City encourages all interested parties to submit a response, including individuals/teams with limited or emerging development experience. In unique cases, where one or more submission requirement is not applicable to a given respondent, responses should speak to plans to address related, anticipated challenges.
The goal of this RFP is to maximize value of the available parcels. That value may be considered as monetary or through the advancement of the City’s goals regarding social health and wellbeing. Therefore, responses are scored on a combination of bid price, the content of the technical proposal, and its alignment with the City’s long-term goals.
2.3. RFP Submission
Required Section
Scoring Weight
Deliverables
Max Pages
Profile and Executive Summary
10
responsibilities for all anticipated project team firms and members; 2) Project summary
1
Development Qualifications
20
2
Technical Proposal
20
3
Financial Qualifications
20
2
Bid
30
1
Total
100
9
[1] References may not include City of Cleveland employees
[2] Respondents may include past project examples and explain necessary modifications to fit proposed sites.
2.4. Contact Information
Contact Information
Questions related to the RFP should be directed to AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov.
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
10 (10% of Total)
2. Development Qualifications (Max Pages: 2)
[1] References may not include City of Cleveland employees
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
20 (20% of Total)
3. Technical Proposal (Max Pages: 3)
[1] Respondents may include past project examples and explain necessary modifications to fit proposed sites.
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
20 (20% of Total)
4. Financial Qualifications (Max Pages: 2)
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
20 (20% of Total)
5. Bid (Max Pages: 1)
Scoring Method:
Points Based
Weight (Points):
30 (30% of Total)
4. Vendor Submissions
Please Upload your COMPLETE response, including any and all required forms listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments.
(Do not upload bid information here)
Response required
2. Separate Bid Proposal
Confirm that your bid is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
Response required
3. I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.
Please confirm
*Response required
5. General Terms and Conditions
Communications – Project Teams considering responding to this RFP are required to conduct preparation of their submissions with professional integrity and are prohibited from communicating with any member of City staff, the Evaluation Team, or other project representatives outside of the formal process outlined in this RFP. Questions related to the RFP should be directed to AssetRedevelopment@clevelandohio.gov. Media Inquiries should be directed to jramospantoja@clevelandohio.gov.
Expenses - The City accepts no liability for the costs and expenses incurred by firms or Project Teams responding to this RFP.
City Rights - The City reserves the right to cancel/alter the RFP process at any time and reject any and all submissions. The City shall have no liability to any firm arising out of such cancellation, alteration, or rejection. The City reserves the right to waive minor variations in the selection process. The City reserves the right to contact references who are not listed in the firm’s submission and investigate the qualifications of the firms or individuals identified in the submission.
Public Disclosure - All documentation and submittals provided to the City may be considered public documents under applicable laws and may be subject to disclosure. Firms recognize and agree that the City will not be responsible or liable in any way for any loss firms may suffer from the lawful disclosure of information or materials to third parties.
Qualified List – Responding Project Teams may be selected to join the City’s Qualified Developer List as a Qualified Developer eligible to commence negotiations on other City-owned sites. Inclusion of a Qualified Developer on the Qualified List will mean only that the City may commence negotiations with that Qualified Developer regarding future sites. The city will send a written notification to commence negotiations if a Qualified Developer is matched to a future site. Inclusion of Qualified Developers on the Qualified List does not guarantee that any Qualified Developer will be selected to develop a site or sites. Inclusion of a Qualified Developer on the Qualified List will not create any rights on the Qualified Developer’s part. The city will publish the Qualified List on its website. All determinations with regard to eligibility for the Qualified List (including, but not limited to, any determinations regarding the experience, capability, capacity, or financial resources of potential Qualified Developers; the addition of Qualified Developers to the Qualified List; or the removal of Qualified Developers from the Qualified List) shall be at the sole discretion of the city. The City reserves the right to discontinue the Qualified List at any time. The City’s inclusion of a Qualified Developer on the Qualified List does not necessarily relieve such Qualified Developer from any City required reviews if such Qualified Developer is ultimately selected to receive a site or sites. Each Applicant has a continuing obligation, prior to and after placement on the Qualified List, to update the city regarding any material changes to information that such Applicant has provided to the City within 30 days of any such material changes, including, but not limited to material changes to information regarding investigations, subpoenas, and changes of Principal(s). Failure of any Applicant to update the City on such material changes may result in the Applicant's disqualification from consideration for inclusion on the Qualified List or, if the Applicant is already on the Qualified List, the removal of the Applicant from the Qualified List. The City reserves the right to utilize the Qualified List for other City purposes as the City deems fit.
Attached documents:
• Ward_7_Scattered_Land_Bank_Parcel_Redevelopment.pdf
• A - Ward 7 Fact Sheet
• B - (Compressed) Ward 7 LB RFP_Map
• C - Ward 7 LB RFP Parcel List
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Source: City of Cleveland (solicitation T:ward-7-scattered-land-bank-parcel-redevelopment), retrieved via the City of Cleveland OpenGov procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
