REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE AVONDALE REDEVELOPMENT

The contract pertains to a solicitation issued by the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County, Maryland, seeking architectural services for the redevelopment of a site known as "The Avondale Apartments" in downtown Bethesda. This project involves seven parcels of improved land, six of which are located on the south side of Avondale Street with street addresses ranging from 4500 to 4524 Avondale Street, collectively marketed and leased as The Avondale Apartments. The seventh parcel, known as The Waverly House, is a 15-story senior living apartment building adjacent to these parcels on East-West Highway. The redevelopment plan includes the re-subdivision and consolidation of approximately 6,000 square feet from the surface parking lot of The Waverly House with the six Avondale Street parcels, creating a unified development site of about one acre. The intended use is to entitle, consolidate, design, develop, and permit a new multifamily apartment building. Issued under solicitation number 2026-RFP-030, the request for proposals (RFP) was posted on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026. The contracting agency listed is the Maryland Housing Opportunities Commission's Real Estate office located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Key contact personnel include Kathryn Hollister, the Housing Acquisition Manager, and Leidi Reyes, the Procurement Officer. The RFP invites qualified architectural firms or professionals to submit proposals to provide comprehensive architectural design services necessary for the redevelopment project. Services will encompass planning, entitlements, design development, permitting support, and coordination to facilitate the construction of the new multifamily apartment building on this consolidated urban site. The contract thereby represents a critical step in HOC's efforts to enhance affordable housing options and revitalize property holdings in the Bethesda area.