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Want to work with the City of Kenmore? Below is a list of current projects for which the City of Kenmore is seeking bids, Request for Proposals (RFPs), or Request for Qualifications (RFQs). Each project notice contains instructions on how interested parties can obtain detailed information for the project.

For public works related projects, visit the MRSC Roster. Contractors interested in bidding on public works projects should apply to be placed on the Small Public Works Roster. The City publishes request for proposals and/or qualifications in the Seattle Times and/or Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Bids are also made available on this page. Please check back for updates.

Current Opportunities

Affordable Housing Development Proposal - 6532 Bothell Way NE Kenmore, Washington

Department:City%20Manager%27s%20Office%2C%20Development%20Services%2C%20Community%20Development

RFP Number:22-C2789
Start Date:02/28/2022
Close Date:04/22/2022 5:00 PM

RFP NO. 22-C2789 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
SUMBITTAL DATE: April 22 by 5:00 PM PST Electronically to bids@kenmorewa.gov
RFP Details Document: RFP 22-C2789 Affordable Housing Development Proposal - Final RFP for Release - 20220228 (1 of 2)
- RFP Appendix A Form B (2 of 2)
Affordable Housing Webpage: www.kenmorewa.gov/government/affordable-housing-development - Look here for recently added documents
Applicant Briefing held on Tuesday, March 8,1pm: https://youtu.be/faGFklq0QwE
Applicant Briefing Session FAQs - March 8, 2022
RFP Questions and Answers Document - Updated 4/20/2022
RFP Questions and Answers Document Rev 4-22-2022 - Updated 4/22/2022 at 12:15pm

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City of Kenmore is requesting affordable housing development proposals for City-owned property located at 6532 Bothell Way NE in Kenmore, Washington. The mixed-use building to be designed in this proposal will consist of 100% affordable rental units (including some units affordable to households earning no more than 30% AMI) and will incorporate commercial or community space on the building’s ground floor. This partnership will result in an equitable, cost efficient, visually appealing and high-quality mixed-use building to be constructed and ready for occupancy by the end of 2026.

Affordable housing is the Kenmore City Council’s #1 priority, and the City is dedicating more than $5 million of its own resources to this affordable housing development proposal. The City is also leveraging $3 million in funds from A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), for a total combined starting public investment of more than $8 million.

The City envisions a building of affordable rental units, with at least 10% of the units, and preferably closer to 20%, designated for those at or below 30% AMI and all of the units for those at or below 80% AMI or at or below the highest AMI recommended in the upcoming market analysis report. In addition, the City envisions a community or commercial use of the ground floor space in the project that will provide a benefit to the community. A few ideas for the ground floor space are included later in this RFP.

The City is demonstrating its commitment to affordable housing with this project and is looking for a partner who is equally committed and shares the City’s vision of a project to enhance the neighborhood and set a tone for future affordable housing development in and around the City’s downtown core. We invite creative and committed partners to submit a proposal and join the City of Kenmore as we work together to add affordable units in Kenmore and do our part to tackle our region’s affordable housing crisis.

TIMELINE:

DATE	ACTION
Week of February 28, 2022	City of Kenmore advertises the Request for Proposals.
March 8, 2022	Applicant’s briefing session. *A briefing session for potential applicants will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams from 1-2pm on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.*
April 22, 2022	RESPONSE TO RFP MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF KENMORE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. Proposers are highly encouraged to submit their proposals by email. Emailed proposals must be received by the Kenmore City Clerk no later than 5pm on April 22, 2022 at bids@kenmorewa.gov. Mailed, overnighted or messengered proposals must be received no later than 5pm on April 22, 2022 and sent to City of Kenmore, Attn: City Clerk, 18120 68th Ave. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028. The City of Kenmore is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The City encourages submittals from firms that demonstrate the same commitment. All questions regarding this project shall be submitted electronically to the Kenmore City Clerk at awarhol@kenmorewa.gov
April 29, 2022	Select “short list” of finalists.
Week of May 2, 2022	City to schedule interviews with finalists.
May 13, 2022	Tentative selection of developer and proposal.
June 20, 2022	Present proposal and complete package to Kenmore City Council for approval
Week of June 27, 2022	Preparation of Draft Agreement(s) with Selected Partner.
September 2022	Submit project to State and County funding cycle
Spring or Summer 2023	Construction begins

The City of Kenmore encourages submittals from organizations that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

Date Issued: Monday, February 28, 2022

Publication Dates: February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022 - Seattle Times and Daily Journal of Commerce

Electronic Submittal Address: bids@kenmorewa.gov

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