Request for Proposals for Interior Design Architect for the Redevelopment of Avondale

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is seeking an Interior Design Architect to support the design and delivery of a new multifamily apartment building in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The selected firm will collaborate with the Architect of Record, HOC, and the development team to establish an integrated interior design vision that promotes durability, long-term value, operational efficiency, and equitable, inclusionary resident experience. The scope of work includes programming, concept development, finish and material selection, documentation, FF&E acquisition and installation management, branding, signage, wayfinding, BIM coordination, cost alignment, and construction phase support. • The project involves designing a 10-story, post-tensioned concrete building with roughly 300,000 – 350,000 SF of GFA and standing 106ˈ tall. • The building will have approximately 240-300 new parking spaces in a 3-4 level below-grade parking garage and ~12,000 SF of amenity space. • The project will utilize a combination of public and private financing sources, including potential federal, state, and local programs. • The environmental basis of design for the Project shall be National Green Building Standard Emerald Certification. • The project is anticipated to take 36 months for entitlement and design activities, and 30 months for construction activities.