Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Indio City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, Sale & Development of City -Owned Property (Sustainable Housing Project), identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 100 Civic Ctr Dr, Indio, CA 92201, USA in Riverside County.

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General Project Description

The City of Indio is seeking proposals from qualified developers or development teams to purchase and develop one of two City-owned properties. The goal is to create high-quality, lower-density residential housing, which may include single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. The project emphasizes sustainable and innovative construction methods (e.g., straw bale, cob, adobe), affordability for varying income levels, and contributions to downtown revitalization and walkability. The scope of services includes site acquisition, comprehensive planning, housing design, obtaining entitlements and approvals, securing financing, managing all aspects of construction, and achieving project completion.

General Bid Items

Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Site Acquisition and Planning. Specifications: Negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City, conduct necessary due diligence (e.g., surveys, geotechnical, environmental assessments).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Housing Design and Development. Specifications: Design and construct single, duplex, and/or triplex homes ensuring sustainable features (energy-efficient HVAC/appliances, water-saving fixtures/landscaping, environmentally responsible materials, passive solar design/solar-ready infrastructure, electric vehicle chargers).
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Affordability Strategy Integration. Specifications: Use cost-effective, sustainable building techniques (e.g., straw bale, cob, adobe housing) and leverage public/private subsidies to target low- to moderate-income buyers/renters.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Community Integration and Site Improvements. Specifications: Design development to enhance connectivity (pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, access to amenities), include common open space, native landscaping, and streetscape improvements.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Entitlements and Approvals. Specifications: Prepare and submit all required applications for planning, zoning, and building permits, ensure compliance with Downtown Specific Plan or Connected Neighborhood 20 Mixed Use district, coordinate with City and regulatory agencies.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Financing and Implementation. Specifications: Provide proposal for land purchase, realistic development pro forma and financing strategy, secure all necessary funding sources, comply with affordability/deed restriction requirements.
Quantity: - Unit: - Work Item: Construction and Project Completion. Specifications: Manage all aspects of construction to final inspection and occupancy, provide regular progress updates to City staff, deliver project according to approved design, budget, and timeline.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 236116 – New Housing For-Sale Builders (Construction of new residential units, including single-family, duplex, and triplex homes)., NAICS 531390 – Other Activities Related to Real Estate (Property acquisition and development for sale)., NAICS 541310 – Architectural Services (Design and site planning for residential development)., NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Geotechnical and environmental assessments, site surveys)., NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Project management, financing strategy, coordination with City staff, permitting).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 25, 2025, and was last updated on December 24, 2025. All bids and/or proposals are due on January 30, 2026.

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