About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Detroit Housing Commission seeks proposals for architecture and engineering services for the Diggs Homes Redevelopment in Detroit, Michigan. The selected team will deliver full professional services from concept design through closeout, including unit preservation plans, common area designs, field reconnaissance, and cost estimating. The prime firm and applicable subconsultants must remain properly licensed in Michigan, and eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations. Proposals are due digitally by 1:00 PM EST on December 4, 2026, via the MITN BidNet Direct portal as a single searchable PDF with a separate fee proposal. A preproposal meeting will occur on November 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. The buyer will evaluate submissions across 100 total points based on relevant experience, team qualifications, work plan schedule and quality control, and fee and value.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- DETROIT HOUSING COMMISSION
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-100-025
Scope of work
- Project initiation and management including work plan, design schedule, risk register, and data request log
- Existing conditions and due diligence review, field reconnaissance, and coordination of specialty investigations
- Program validation and concept design including at least two concept alternatives and an option comparison
- Site planning and urban design reconnecting the development to the neighborhood and enhancing curb appeal
- Full architectural and interior design services from concept through closeout, including unit preservation plans
- Engineering across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, sustainability, and cost estimating disciplines
- Regulatory approvals and financing support for HUD, MSHDA, City of Detroit, and LIHTC applications
- Bidding support, conformed construction documents, and construction administration through warranty review
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project understanding and technical approach | 20 |
| Relevant experience | 15 |
| Team qualifications and capacity | 15 |
| Work plan schedule and quality control | 20 |
| Fee and value | 30 |
Minimum qualifications
- Selected firm and applicable subconsultants must remain properly licensed in Michigan and seal documents as required
- Experience in public housing, LIHTC, HUD repositioning, occupied sites, similar building typologies, and Detroit or Michigan approvals
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter
- Project understanding
- Technical approach
- Work plan and schedule
- Team and organization documentation
- Relevant experience (up to five comparable projects)
- Quality and coordination plan
- Resident engagement description
- Diversity and compliance plans or certifications (MBE/WBE)
- Three client references and claims disclosure
Key dates
- RFP Issuance
- October 30th, 2026
- Preproposal Meeting
- November 13th, 2026, at 1 - 2 PM EST
- Guided Site Visit RSVP Due
- Monday, November 16th, 2026, at 5 PM
- Guided Site Visit
- November 18th, 2026, at 1 - 2:30 PM EST
- Deadline for Written Questions
- November 20th, 2026, at 1 PM EST
- Proposal Due Date
- December 4th, 2026, at 1 PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via MITN BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Submit one searchable PDF through MITN BidNet Direct. The technical proposal is limited to 30 single-sided pages using minimum 10-point font. Fee proposal must be submitted as a separate section or file.
Contract details
- Term
- Expected to remain in effect through construction closeout and the applicable warranty period, with Phase I and Phase II authorizations
- Place of performance
- 1331 East Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201
- Insurance and bonding
- The contracted vendor will be required to carry insurance for the duration of its engagement with DHC or DHC affiliate, as specified in Appendix C.
- Funding
- RAD, LIHTC equity (State & Federal), tax-exempt or conventional debt, Project-Based Vouchers, City or State funding, DHC funds, Section 3, and Davis-Bacon