Schererville, IN – A vacant parcel near Schererville’s Town Hall could soon become the town’s newest dining and retail destination.
The Town of Schererville has issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of 22 West Joliet Street, a 1.03-acre site just west of the Town Hall. Officials are seeking proposals to purchase and transform the land, with the potential for a restaurant and other commercial tenants. According to the town, businesses within the Downtown Riverfront District may also qualify for exclusive liquor licensing.
According to a statement from the Town of Schererville, sealed written offers must be submitted by Monday, November 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. local time. Submissions will be opened and read aloud at that time. Interested developers can pick up RFP packets from the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 10 E. Joliet St. on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Town officials are promoting the site as a gateway opportunity for downtown revitalization. Aerial imagery shows a cleared, grassy lot with former driveway infrastructure still visible. Its close proximity to local government buildings and existing parking make it a prime candidate for redevelopment.
For more information, interested parties are encouraged to contact:
- James M. Gorman, Town Manager – jgorman@schererville.org / 219-322-2211 Ext. 1350
- Andrew J. Hansen, Director of Operations – ahansen@schererville.org / 219-322-2211 Ext. 1323
- Kevin Connelly, Redevelopment Commission President – kconnelly@schererville.org / 312-437-1221
More imagery and documents for the RFP are available on the Town of Schererville’s website.
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