Delaware My Market Place #DSHA26001-RHTGARCH

Architectural Services for Shelter Conversion and Renovation in Delaware

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive services for the conversion and renovation of properties in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, into homeless shelters with integrated supportive services. - Government Buyer: - Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), on behalf of the Delaware Housing Real Estate Company - Scope of Work: - Renovation of existing hotel rooms and common spaces - Conversion of large non-hotel spaces (e.g., ballrooms) into: - Medical facilities - Commercial kitchens - Community food pantries - Other supportive service spaces - Full architectural services including: - Pre-design, programming, schematic design, and design development - Construction documents and compliance review - Permitting coordination - Contractor bid and selection - Construction administration - Project schedule coordination - Requirements: - Firms must be licensed in Delaware - Demonstrated experience with federally funded projects and specialized facility design (especially for homeless or vulnerable populations) - Compliance with federal requirements (Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3, equal opportunity provisions) - Ability to deliver complete design in-house or through partnerships with specialty firms - Funding: - Project is fully funded by CMS/HHS with $157.4 million, with potential for additional federal funds - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services opportunity

Description

This solicitation seeks qualified professional architectural firms to provide comprehensive architectural services for the design and renovation of existing properties in Kent County and Sussex County, Delaware, to establish homeless shelters with integrated supportive services. The project includes renovating hotel rooms and common spaces, converting non-hotel spaces into community-focused facilities such as medical facilities and commercial kitchens, and ensuring compliance with federal funding requirements. The selected firm must have experience with federally funded projects and be capable of delivering a complete design either in-house or through partnerships. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026.

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