Updated Request for Proposals: Multifamily Housing Pipeline Project - Design Services Phase

An updated RFP was uploaded on April 3, 2026 (see page 10 for markups).

The City of Port Angeles (City) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional architectural and engineering services in support of the City’s first Multifamily Housing Pipeline project. Questions regarding requirements should also be directed in writing to Jalyn Boado, Housing Administrator/Associate Planner at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .  No response will be provided for questions submitted after the posted last day for questions.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department – Contract Office no later than 5:00 pm on April 10, 2026.  Proposals delivered later than this date and time may not be accepted and may be returned to the applicant unopened. The City of Port Angeles is not responsible for delivery delays. Responses may only be submitted by the method listed below:

1. Emailed to Community and Economic Development, Attn: Jalyn Boado, Housing Administrator/Associate Planner, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .

Physical proposals submissions will not be accepted.

Funding for this project is being provided through the State of Washington Department of Commerce.   Respondents will be held to the requirements as detailed within the Handbook linked here, HTF_Handbook_Version_1-30-2025_FINAL.pdf | Powered by Box

The City of Port Angeles reserves the right to cancel this request for proposals, or reject any and all responses submitted, or to waive any minor irregularities as may be determined in the best interest of the City. No respondent may withdraw their proposal after the hour set for the opening thereof, unless the award of the contract is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) days. The City reserves the right to cancel the project with or without reason.

The subject property, 935 W. 10 ^th St., is located on the northeast corner of 10 ^th and C Streets.  The lot is approximately 100’x140’ and recently had a residential structure demolished and removed from the property.  All utilities, including water, sewer, stormwater, and electric, are in the area and available to the lot.  The property is currently zoned CN, Commercial Neighborhood. See Port Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 17.20.040 .

The purpose of this RFP is to seek an architectural and engineering firm to provide design services required to construct a mixed-use affordable housing development on vacant property located at 935 W. 10 ^th Street, as detailed in Section 04, Scope of Work, that achieves the following objectives:

1. A goal to obtain a multifamily development at 935 W 10 ^th Street, which will create commercial space, parking, and a preference for affordable housing units.

1. The chosen architecture/design team will consult with local contractors to ensure the building's design is replicable and buildable for the Port Angeles construction workforce.
2. The consultants will help prepare a multifamily property tax exemption form and other relevant affordable housing program applications for the organization that 935 W 10 ^th St property is transferred to.

The building and site plans prepared by the consultant for the 935 W 10 ^th Street site must meet the following requirements:

a. Be replicable: The City of Port Angeles requires building plans that can be licensed and distributed to community members within the Port Angeles city limits through our permit-ready plan program. CAD drawings, including all necessary X Ref files, will be delivered to and owned by the City.  The intent will be to encourage additional developments on similarly sized lots with reduced permitting times, understanding that site-specific civil engineering and foundation design may need to be modified to meet varying site conditions.

b. Use the municipal code and zoning to the full extent: The consultants will use the 935 W 10th Street site and building plans to demonstrate how the development can be built to accommodate dense housing and a thriving neighborhood, utilizing applicable provisions of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.

c. Be designed for readily available materials: Design a multifamily building with readily available materials, with a preference for materials sourced from local suppliers.

d. Create a mix of housing types: The multifamily housing building will have diverse housing types to meet the needs of different household sizes.