RFP - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a qualified contractor to design and deliver two ADU‑related programs using $638,960 of state PLHA funding. One program (≈20 % of funds) will provide forgivable construction loans directly to property owners; the other (≈80 %) will convert existing unpermitted structures into code‑compliant ADUs. The contractor will manage permitting, engineering, construction, and post‑construction affordability monitoring, delivering a Certificate of Occupancy for each unit and completing all work within roughly three years, with a five‑year affordability covenant thereafter. • Manage full design‑build process for both loan‑grant and conversion ADU projects, including permitting, site work, utilities, finishes, and CO issuance. • Administer the forgivable‑loan grant program, disbursing loans, tracking repayment, and ensuring affordability compliance. • Conduct five‑year affordability monitoring for each ADU and provide final close‑out documentation. • Must meet insurance, indemnity, and record‑keeping requirements; all proposals submitted electronically via PlanetBids by Feb 27 2026.