Partnership for ADU Development (PAD) Partner

The Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development is soliciting nonprofit partners for the Partnership for ADU Development (PAD) pilot, a HUD-funded initiative under the PRO Housing grant program. This co-development model aims to assist low- and moderate-income homeowners in creating infill housing by providing technical assistance, financing, and construction management. Selected partners will guide homeowners through visioning, lot splitting, and permitting, and will be responsible for constructing and managing two backyard rental units for tenants earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. The partner operates these units for approximately 10 years, providing the homeowner with monthly ground lease payments until the homeowner eventually buys out the partner. The project is divided into two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on program design, funding plans, and organizational capacity, offering a maximum funding award of 50,000 dollars per partner. Phase 2 involves the actual execution of pilot projects, contingent upon future funding. The anticipated period of performance begins in early 2027 and must be completed by June 30, 2029. As a federally funded project, the contract requires strict compliance with HUD regulations, the Build America Buy America Act, and various civil rights and labor standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Seattle Municipal Code labor requirements. Applicants must be 501c3 nonprofits and submit their qualifications through the City's procurement portal by October 10, 2026. Required documentation includes a detailed solicitation response, cost pricing, federal lobbying and debarment certifications, and proof of nonprofit status. Evaluation is based on a combination of written responses and potential interviews, with the City selecting the highest-ranked respondents. Once awarded, consultants may invoice monthly, with payments issued within 30 calendar days of receipt.