Description

Proposals are requested from qualified professional architectural & engineering teams interested in the design of affordable housing using cost-efficient design and construction principles. Home Forward will accept proposals until 11:00 AM on January 17, 2022. Proposals will be accepted electronically via BidLocker. Submittal requirements are described in the RFP.

Home Forward’s public housing property known as Peaceful Villa currently has 70 units of primarily one-bedroom apartments. The 4-acre site on SE Clinton and SE 47^th Ave covers two tax lots. Using a combination of 4% LIHTC, OHCS LIFT, and potentially other local, state, and federal funding, Home Forward seeks to develop a combination of approximately 180 - 200 units consisting of: studio, one, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, plus community and property management space. Funding sources are subject to change. Home Forward will be the developer and owner of the property.

Home Forward intends to select the architectural firm that best demonstrates knowledge and experience of cost-efficient design principles and has the ability to work well as part of a project team that can meet cost setting goals. The architecture firm must have strong graphic, written and oral communications skills and intellectual flexibility. Home Forward is looking for proven ability to engage in positive discussions with the community, an ability to navigate the City of Portland permit process, and a diverse and highly qualified team of subconsultants.

The RFP will be available on BidLocker (https://bidlocker.us/a/homeforward/BidLocker) on December 10, 2021. Interested firms must subscribe to the solicitation to be added to the Prospective Responders List and to receive addenda.

Home Forward has a goal of 28% participation by Underutilized Business Enterprises for all contracts. Interested certified firms are encouraged to submit proposals or participate as subconsultants.

RFP Contact:     Peter Garcia

                        Sr. Procurement Coordinator

                        Phone: (503) 754-5320

                                          Email: peter.garcia@homeforward.org

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on December 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Attendance is optional but strongly encouraged.

Attachments

This project has the following solicitation documents.

You will need to:

• Be logged into Bid Locker
• Be registered with Home Forward
• Express interest using the "Express Interest" button above

Pre-Proposal Conference

Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/peacefulae

Microsoft Teams Meeting will be recorded for later viewing

Option to join by phone: (206) 800-4749

Phone Conference ID: 712 699 368#

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