Request for Proposals for Preconstruction General Contracting Services for the Redevelopment of Avondale

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is seeking a preconstruction general contracting services firm for the redevelopment of Avondale, a multifamily apartment building in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The project involves designing, documenting, constructing, and turning over the building to the Commission, using best industry practices and premium design, documentation, and construction standards associated with "Class A luxury" mid-rise multifamily apartment buildings. The project aims to provide low-income, moderate-income, and market-rate rental units, with 37% of the units qualifying as Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs). The selected firm will provide comprehensive preconstruction services, including cost estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk management. Some key features of the project include: • A ten-story, post-tensioned concrete building with approximately 300,000-350,000 SF of GFA • 240-300 new parking spaces in a 3-4 level below-grade parking garage • 12,000 SF of amenity space • Pedestrian, street, and ground-floor improvements consistent with the urban character and design requirements of downtown Bethesda The project will utilize a combination of public and private financing sources, including potential federal, state, and local programs. The environmental basis of design for the project will be National Green Building Standard Emerald Certification. The Commission is committed to promoting equitable economic opportunity and encouraging the meaningful participation of certified Minority-owned, Female-owned, and Disabled-owned business enterprises (MFD Firms) in its procurement and development activities.