BuildReady

The City of Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is soliciting proposals under RFP275X901201 for the BuildReady initiative. The project requires a licensed Ohio architect to develop six complete, construction-level plan sets, consisting of two duplexes, two triplexes, and two fourplexes. These plans must be pre-approved by the Department of Buildings and Inspections for use by developers within Connected Communities corridors. All designs must comply with current Ohio building standards, zoning laws, Universal Design, and HUD minimum property and Housing Quality Standards. This initiative is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the FY24 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant. The contract features an initial 18-month term with the possibility of two 12-month renewals. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, considering price and other evaluation factors in accordance with Cincinnati Municipal Code Chapter 321. Selected contractors must be taxpayers in good standing with the City and maintain general liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate. Proposals must be submitted via the Bonfire portal by November 13, 2026, and must include a required Affidavit of Accuracy and Signature Page. Payment is contingent upon performance and requires detailed invoicing with supporting documentation.