Introduction

The City of Moline is requesting qualifications for consultant services to assist with the development of a form-based code for Moline Centre, its historic downtown. The selected consultant will enter into a contract with the City of Moline.

Background

Downtown Moline has had considerable success in redevelopment in the last 20 years. This area includes some significant and intensive uses, including the TaxSlayer Center, Centre Station (transit center and parking structure), KONE, Inc., and Riverstation office buildings. In addition, there has been a number of successful redevelopment and adaptive reuse projects, including Stoney Creek Hotel, Element Hotel (Westin), and the Axis Hotel (Hilton) and the Radisson, as well as substantial institutional development with the Western Illinois University Campus. However, it also has its share of empty storefronts, vacant property and underdeveloped parcels.

It is anticipated that the construction of a new I-74 bridge presents a unique opportunity to redevelop areas of Downtown Moline that once laid under the existing interstate highway. Renew Moline, a private, non-profit corporation works closely with the City of Moline and has participated in significant redevelopment projects over its 30-year history. In April 2021, Renew Moline (in partnership with local entities) contracted with the Urban Land Institute to conduct an Advisory Panel to contemplate the future I-74 redevelopment opportunity. ULI's final report is forthcoming, but the presentation to the community is available at Renew Moline – Leading Vision | Managing Change.

The City wishes to regulate development and redevelopment in Moline Centre with a Form Based Code, to, among other things, ensure that new development has an urban aesthetic and a high quality, as well as maintain its mixed use character with development that complements and enhances the architectural character of the area.

Purpose and Goals

The project will focus on the preparation of a Regulating Plan and Form Based Code that will guide future development within the Moline Centre District, including the Moline Multimodal Station TOD Zone and the I-74 Bridge Realignment Zone. These two transportation-based zones contain regional transportation assets and significant investment by local, state and federal entities with the intention of maximizing land development and growth.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals shall be submitted in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file must be received on/before 5:00 pm July 30, 2021. Emailed proposals are required. Digital proposals exceeding 7 MB must be compressed below 7 MB or sent via a file sharing service. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals early in case there are technology issues. The City of Moline is not responsible for proposals that are not received due to technology issues. No phone calls please. All information received in response to this RFQ that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFQ will not be returned.

Contact

Questions about this RFQP or the project may be sent via email to Alexandra Elias, President & CEO, Renew Moline at 309.762.9190 or aelias@renewmoline.com.

See the full Request for Qualifications & Proposals at: https://www.moline.il.us/bids.aspx?bidID=783