Tiny Homes

Western Washington University's Sustainability Pathways program is seeking procurement of two tiny home units for student housing in the Methow Valley/Mazama, Washington. The Request for Proposal (RFP) SP-WWU2024-1125 outlines specific requirements for two RV-registered tiny homes, each 24-28 feet long and 200-410 square feet, designed to accommodate 2 students per unit. The homes must be DOT-compliant, featuring safety elements including smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and capable of withstanding 120 pounds of snow load per square foot. Key deliverables include all-electric units with air filtration systems, mini-split heat pumps, water heaters, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer combinations, leveling stabilizers, and bathrooms. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing similar products and must have completed comparable work within the past year. The proposal submission deadline is December 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM PST, with a contract term from February 1, 2025, to May 15, 2025. Delivery of the units is required between April 1 and May 15, 2025, to Winthrop, Washington.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide proof of licensing and insurance certificates, with WWU handling site preparation and utility installation while the vendor is responsible for unit delivery and leveling. The payment structure includes compensation within 30 days of properly completed invoices or deliverable acceptance, with pricing required to be FOB destination and include shipping/freight to the Mazama site location. The minimum acceptable warranty is 90 days, and vendors must provide recommendations for property and liability insurance coverage. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement involves complex, custom tiny home units with specific technical requirements. The units must connect to existing infrastructure, including water, power, and septic systems, and preferably have integrated water and septic storage capabilities. Vendors are encouraged to submit pictures and designs of similar projects with references to demonstrate their capability to meet the unique housing requirements of Western Washington University's Sustainability Pathways program.