26-54 Funding for Small Capital Projects - Affordable Housing

The Whatcom County Purchasing Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms to design, rehabilitate, construct, or acquire income‑restricted affordable housing units. Projects must serve households earning ≤60 % of the Area Median Income. The solicitation is open to all interested firms, with an emphasis on disadvantaged, minority‑, women‑owned, and veteran‑owned businesses. Proposals are due by 2:30 PM on October 6, 2026, and must be submitted in sealed form to the County’s Purchasing office. Questions must be submitted in writing by September 22, 2026. No bid fee is required, and all solicitation documents are available for free download. • Target: affordable‑housing capital projects (rehab, new construction, acquisition) • Funding: small‑scale projects (typically $100k‑$500k) • Eligibility: firms capable of residential construction/rehab, with experience in low‑income housing • Submission: sealed proposals, electronic Zoom opening, no fee • Evaluation: standard RFP criteria (cost, experience, schedule, compliance with AMI limits)