Architectural Services for Multifamily Apartment Building

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesPosted 13 days agoDeadline: May 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking an architectural firm to oversee the design and administration of a new multifamily apartment development in Bethesda, Maryland, including turn-key BIM-enabled services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to perform work in the State of Maryland and Montgomery County
Must demonstrate experience with three multifamily developments similar in character, scope, location, and complexity
Must utilize a centralized BIM model (Revit cloud-based collaboration)
Must comply with HOC security procedures and background screening requirements
Must submit an HOC Works Opportunities Plan
Must submit an HOC RFP Certification - Eligibility, Compliance, and Responsibility form
Must submit a HUD-2992 Debarment and Suspension form
Must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate

BUDGET

Estimate

$3,000,000 – $5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

66 months

TIMELINE

Release Project Date: April 24th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: May 5th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: May 22nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 5th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Housing Opportunities Commission Of Montgomery County

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive architectural services for a proposed new multifamily apartment building. The selected firm will act as the architect of record and deliver full-service, turn-key architectural design, drawings, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including design, entitlement, permitting, and construction administration.

The responsibilities include preparing all necessary graphics, materials, models, and renderings to support financing applications, public approvals, and stakeholder engagement. The prime design consultant will manage all required second-tier professionals and utilize a centralized BIM model with Revit cloud-based collaboration. Services required encompass programming and regulatory analysis, planning and site plan approvals, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.

Firms must demonstrate capacity to coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and effectively lead all phases of the architectural process.

Source attribution

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