1. SLDC is seeking a qualified applicant to produce, fabricate, and/or manufacture the components necessary to assemble and construct innovative housing options utilizing non-traditional techniques such as modular construction, prefabrication, panelized construction, hybrid prefabrication systems, and 3D printing. 2. Applicants should provide a portfolio of existing product designs for a range of modular or prefabricated residential unit types and sizes. This should include a mix of efficient layouts and bedroom types and may consist of detached single- family homes, townhomes, and/or small multifamily/courtyard buildings. References and examples of the use of these products should also be supplied. 3. Key design issues for city projects include energy efficiency, affordability, health and safety, durable and sustainable materials, and compatibility with surrounding urban fabric. Every residential project follows a careful planning process to ensure that these parameters are addressed, and that the project proceeds in a manner consistent with current plans for neighborhood development. a. Design Review1 assists developers in navigating the array of local, state, and Federal requirements with minimum difficulty. The process of Design Review is a coordinated effort including the following agencies: 1) Community Development Administration (CDA) 2) Planning and Urban Design Agency (PDA) 3) Cultural Resources Office (CRO) 4) Building Division 5) Other City agencies and neighborhood organizations as needed b. Submissions for Design Review may include drawings, specifications and written descriptions. The complexity of the project will dictate the scope of the required submittal. A licensed design professional (architect or engineer) must be engaged on all projects, as must a certified energy rater. Other professional consultants are also required on most projects to establish, monitor, and certify historic, environmental, and/or energy conservation requirements.
