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RFP process is final Hail Mary for Rock Island Firehouse No. 5

By: Kenda Burrows|March 16, 2023
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    The City of Rock Island is accepting requests for proposals (RFP) to rehabilitate Douglas Park’s historic but dilapidated Firehouse No. 5, which had appeared destined for demolition.

    The city chose to seek RFPs for the 901 18th Ave. station on Wednesday, March 8, as a result of the decision by aldermen

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