Pierce County Opengov #26-001-Homeless-RFI

Pierce County seeks information on development of tiny home villages and non-congregate transitional housing sites.

Pierce County Human Services is seeking information from the development community regarding the creation of tiny home villages and non-congregate transitional housing sites in Pierce County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Human Services - Scope of Request: - Request for Information (RFI) to assess capacity for identifying, planning, and developing sites for tiny home villages and transitional housing - Open to developers, general contractors, design-build firms, modular/prefabricated housing providers, housing organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and Tribal organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Site identification, planning, and development for tiny home villages and non-congregate transitional housing - Projects may range from 5-10 units (small sites) to approximately 60 units (larger villages) - Consideration of infrastructure: water, sewer, electrical, hygiene, laundry, kitchen, community space, emergency access, security, and waste collection - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sites should have access to public transportation, retail, healthcare, and community services - Respondents may propose sites they control, assist in site identification, or partner on development - Ongoing housing operations or supportive services are not required but information from those able to provide or partner for these is welcomed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the County is seeking practical, planning-level information (not detailed designs or cost estimates)

Description

Pierce County is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to understand the development community's capacity to identify, plan, and develop sites for tiny home villages and other non-congregate transitional housing. The County seeks practical, planning-level information without requiring detailed designs or cost estimates. The focus is on various project development approaches, site needs, project timelines, costs, and barriers, with interest in projects ranging from 5-10 units to approximately 60 units. The County is especially interested in sites with reasonable access to public transportation, retail, healthcare, and other services.

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