CITY OF LEAVENWORTH REQUEST FOR ...

CITY OF LEAVENWORTH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSIONARY ZONING FEASIBILITY AND NEXUS STUDY The City of Leavenworth, Washington (the "City"), invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals to conduct a feasibility and nexus study related to the implementation of an Inclusionary Zoning policy. The study will specifically analyze the viability of imposing a fee on building and development permits to fund affordable and workforce housing initiatives. Leavenworth faces increasing challenges in providing affordable and workforce housing for its residents. As part of its commitment to addressing housing affordability, the City is exploring an Inclusionary Zoning policy and a fee structure that would generate funds to support affordable and workforce housing development. This study will assess the legal, economic, and financial implications of such a policy to ensure it is effective, equitable, and legally defensible. The complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document can be found on the City of Leavenworth’s request for bids/proposals webpage: https://cityofleavenworth.com/documents/category/requests-for-bids-proposals. It is the sole responsibility of the Consultant to obtain any RFP updates or addenda from the City’s website. Submissions shall be sent electronically to Andrea Fischer, City Clerk, at afischer@cityofleavenworth.com by 4:00:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025. Late or incorrectly submitted submissions will be automatically disqualified from consideration. Any qualifications received after the specified date and time will automatically be rejected and will not receive any further consideration by the City. The City of Leavenworth in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Maggie Boles, AICP, Community Development Director at mboles@cityofleavenworth.com or by calling (509) 548-5275. The City of Leavenworth, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all consultants that will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this request for qualifications, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit proposal in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Published in the Leavenworth Echo/Cashmere Valley Record on March 5, 20225. #9493