Process: How to Bid Projects by GROWTH

General Contractors and Subcontractors interested in working with GROWTH’s single family housing renovations must be designated by GROWTH as an approved contractor. For more information, please contact (309) 788-6311.
A core mission of GROWTH is to enhance the economic vitality of the community through redevelopment activities. GROWTH works with many contractors and service providers to  fulfill this mission such as general contractors, title companies, lenders, architects, engineers, environmental consulting firms, REALTORS, interior design firms and many more. GROWTH especially encourages businesses owned by women and minorities to inquire about work opportunities. 

If you are interested in working with GROWTH, please note our policy for selecting qualified contractors and service professionals: 
  • General Contractors and Subcontractors interested in working with GROWTH’s single family housing renovations must be designated by GROWTH as an approved contractor. 
  • GROWTH conducts a competitive sealed bid process to select contractors for its single family housing renovations.
  • GROWTH only accepts bids from Approved Contractors. 
  • Professional Service Providers (e.g. architects, engineers, REALTORS, title companies) interested in working with GROWTH may submit a packet of Qualifications to GROWTH. GROWTH keeps qualifications on file and will refer to Service Providers’ packet of qualifications on an on-going basis. Strong consideration will be given to entities that are familiar with 
     multi-tiered financing from private, state and federal sources and their  correlating regulations, as well as to entities that have successful  previous experience with housing developments financed by a mixture of  public and private financing sources.
  • Qualified professional service providers are notified if there is a project where GROWTH is seeking competitive formal proposals.

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Economic Growth Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, GROWTH) require staff and members of the Board of Directors to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to GROWTH’S activities, to conduct themselves ethically and with integrity; and to avoid any conflict between their own interests and the interests of GROWTH. 

    Contact Form 

    Completion of this form will enter your company's name and information into GROWTH's contact list of contractors interested in possibly receiving contracts for its various housing rehabilitation programs. ​DISCLAIMER: Submitting your information with GROWTH does not represent any express or implied promise by GROWTH to award contracts now or in the future. Data entered will be held in confidence and will not be shared with other firms without the contractors consent. GROWTH is an Equal Opportunity Provider. 
100 19th Street, STE 109
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-794-6711
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Economic Growth Corporation and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Providers.

Fair Housing/ Equal Opportunity Statements:
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. ​​In accordance with federal law and the U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, Central States Development Partners, Inc. is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  

Conflict of Interest Statement:
Economic Growth Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, GROWTH) require staff and members of the Board of Directors to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to GROWTH’s activities, to conduct themselves ethically and with integrity; and to avoid any conflict between their own interests and the interests of GROWTH.