The Corps acquires licenses, permits, and all types of interests in land from easements to leases, to total ownership in rural, urban, improved and unimproved land, to real property exchanges (RPX) for the Army Reserves. We provide a full range of real estate services including surveys, maps, title work, appraisals, negotiations and closings. We also work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice to acquire real property through eminent domain proceedings.
Current Acquisition Opportunities:
N.O.A. for United States Army Reserve Real Property Exchange - Forest Park U.S. Army Reserve Center.
The Forest Park U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Center (or the “Exchange Parcel”) offered for this RPX Project 6.56 acres, more or less. The Property has primary frontage along the south right of way of Roosevelt Avenue with additional frontage along two side streets. The subject is rectangular in shape with 471+/- feet of frontage along Roosevelt Avenue. The subject property consists of three buildings, totaling the 84,575+/- sf. The primary improvements occupy 4.56+/- acres of the site where the remaining 2+/- acres fronting Roosevelt Avenue are considered excess land. The building improvements do not support the highest and best use of the site, as this area is zoned as an Industrial District. The address of the Property is 7402 Roosevelt Avenue, Cook County, Chicago, Illinois 60130.
Industry Day will be held June 16, 9:00 at 3155 Blackhawk Drive, Fort Sheridan IL 60037, Building 701, with a site tour to follow. Please Contact Emily Jimmo with any questions or to RSVP to the Industry Day at Emily.m.jimmo@usace.army.mil
View Notice of Availability
Environmental Condition of Property Update Report, Part One
Environmental Condition of Property Update Report, Part Two
Additional Documents:
Industry Day Questions - June 16, 2022
- What is the Fair Market Value of the property?
Answer: Government does not disclose that information as it is a part of the due diligence required of the proposed exchange partner.
- What is the cost estimate for the 100% Design Plans?
Answer: Government does not disclose that information as it is a part of the due diligence required of the proposed exchange partner.
- Permitting Requirements?
Answer: Project is subject to all state, local, and federal permitting regulations.
- Have wetland delineations been completed?
Answer: Requested documentation and will update website upon receipt.
- Are soil boring or info available?
Answer: Requested documentation and will update website upon receipt.
- Are there landfill records? If so what is the location?
Answer: Requested documentation and will update website upon receipt.
- Can we get a copy of the design plans?
Answer: These are posted on the website as of June 21, 2022.
- Are there prevailing wage requirements?
Answer: Wage requirements are in alignment with fair labor rules and regulations.
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