City of Toledo PlanetBids #10008695

City of Toledo seeks architectural and construction services for pre-approved affordable housing plan templates

The City of Toledo is launching a HUD-funded initiative to expand affordable housing by developing a catalog of pre-approved single-family home design templates. - Government Buyer: - City of Toledo Department of Housing & Community Development - Funding & Purpose: - $4,000,000 HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant - Goal: Increase affordable housing starts by 21%-42% through ready-to-use plans - Services Requested: - Architectural and construction services to create at least 10 distinct single-family home plans - Plans must include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings - Designs must align with local affordable housing goals and land use policies - Plans must be suitable for approval by Toledo's Building Inspection and Plan Commission - Catalog to be made available electronically to developers at no cost - Notable Requirements: - Experience with pre-approved plan programs and IRC codes - Ability to incorporate universal design features and energy efficiency standards - Compliance with local and federal regulations, including HUD and labor standards - Local preference and MBE/WBE participation encouraged - Proposals may use original designs or adapt plans from 'Housing Ohio: Tools for Development' by Ohio REALTORS and Greater Ohio Policy Center - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - City of Toledo, One Government Center, 640 Jackson Street, Toledo, OH 43604

Description

This solicitation is for architectural and construction services to create housing design templates for the City of Toledo's Housing & Community Development department. The project aims to develop a catalog of multiple single-family home plans that are ready for approval and aligned with affordable housing goals and land use planning policies. The plans will be made available at no cost to developers to facilitate increased housing production. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Toledo's PlanetBids portal by June 2, 2026.

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