BuildReady

The City of Cincinnati, through the Office of Strategic Growth, is soliciting proposals under RFP275X901201 for the BuildReady initiative. The project requires a licensed Ohio architect to design six complete, construction-level, permit-ready plan sets for middle housing, specifically consisting of two duplexes, two triplexes, and two fourplexes. These designs must be pre-approved by the Department of Buildings and Inspections to expedite development within Connected Communities corridors. The scope of work includes visiting construction sites, writing professional reports, collaborating with city staff and developers, and reviewing bid and site plans. All designs must adhere to current Ohio building standards, zoning laws, Universal Design principles, and HUD Minimum Property Standards and Housing Quality Standards. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost and budget, innovativeness and creativity, the contractor's understanding of the seven project objectives, and any qualifying entries into the BuildReady Design Competition. Required submissions include a detailed cost breakdown, a comprehensive delivery schedule, and specific corporate and accuracy affidavits. The project is funded via federal grant programs subject to HUD Title IV-A Program approval. Awarded contractors must be taxpayers in good standing with the City of Cincinnati and comply with Municipal Code Chapter 325 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity. All submissions must be uploaded via the designated Bonfire hub portal by the specified deadline, as hard copy or email submissions are not accepted.