Economic Development Investment Service

The City of Bellingham, Washington, is seeking a vendor to provide economic development investment services to support the creation of affordable housing. The agency is trying to solve the shortage of affordable and workforce housing by funding infrastructure or facilities that support individuals, families, or unrelated persons living together whose income is at or below 120 percent of the Area Median Income. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes a summary of the proposed project, the affordability commitment, and the specific number and type of housing units to be created or enabled. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to develop affordable or workforce housing and manage comparable projects, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing. The agency requires all performance of the work to occur offsite. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 8, 2026.