Housing Authority of the County of Kern - Architectural Design Services for a Reusable All-Electric Studio Housing Prototype - 2026
Housing Authority of the county of KernLocal Housing Authority · Bakersfield, CA- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Ashlee Ashby
- (661) 631-8500 ext 1214
The 30-second brief
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern and Golden Empire Affordable Housing are soliciting architectural design services for a reusable, cost-effective, all-electric studio housing prototype of approximately 350 square feet per unit. The project encompasses building configuration concepts for 4-home, 6-home, and 8-home multi-family developments suitable for narrow infill lots in Bakersfield, California. Required features include living/sleeping areas, kitchens with appliances, full baths, PTAC HVAC, heat pump water heating, efficient lighting, and solar-ready design. Proposals are due by 12:00 noon PT on October 30, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include experience (20), design quality (25), design efficiency (20), schedule (10), and fees (25).
Cost for the initial prototype design, Cost to reuse the design at future properties
Experience: 20, Design Quality: 25, Design Efficiency: 20, Schedule: 10, Fees: 25
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Summary
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern and Golden Empire Affordable Housing are soliciting architectural design services for a reusable, cost-effective, all-electric studio housing prototype of approximately 350 square feet per unit.
The project encompasses building configuration concepts for 4-home, 6-home, and 8-home multi-family developments suitable for narrow infill lots in Bakersfield, California. Required features include living/sleeping areas, kitchens with appliances, full baths, PTAC HVAC, heat pump water heating, efficient lighting, and solar-ready design. Proposals are due by 12:00 noon PT on October 30, 2026, via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria include experience (20), design quality (25), design efficiency (20), schedule (10), and fees (25).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Experience: 20
- Design Quality: 25
- Design Efficiency: 20
- Schedule: 10
- Fees: 25
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Cost for the initial prototype design, Cost to reuse the design at future properties
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Qualifications
- Project team information
- Conceptual floor plans
- Elevations
- Examples of similar projects
- Approach
- Methodology
- Schedule
- Fee proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 350 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Housing Authority of the County of Kern
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Housing Authority of the county of Kern?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Ashlee Ashby.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Housing Authority of the county of Kern in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ashlee Ashby at (661) 631-8500 ext 1214. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cost for the initial prototype design, Cost to reuse the design at future properties. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience: 20, Design Quality: 25, Design Efficiency: 20, Schedule: 10, Fees: 25" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Housing Authority of the county of Kern?
All active and historical solicitations from Housing Authority of the county of Kern are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Housing Authority of the county of Kern regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Qualifications, project team information, conceptual floor plans, elevations, examples of similar projects, approach, methodology, schedule, fee proposal. Review the full document from Housing Authority of the county of Kern for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bakersfield, CA. The total projected area is 350 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
