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Housing Authority board approves $5.7 million design‑build contract for Lehi transitional housing
Summary
The Housing Authority of Washington County approved a design‑build contract for a transitional housing project in the Lehi area; the contract scope was described as about $5.7 million and the board granted signature authority to the executive director.
The Housing Authority of Washington County on Sept. 2 approved a design‑build contract award for a transitional housing project in the Lehi area and authorized the executive director to sign the contract.
The board voted unanimously to approve the design‑build award after staff recapped the procurement process and the project scope. “Back in March, the housing authority asked your board for approval for the acquisition of this property,” Deputy Director Jill Chen said during the presentation, describing an RFP issued in June and a selection process that included interviews and procurement review.
Why it matters: staff said the contract enables renovations and upgrades that will allow a property to operate as time‑limited transitional housing. Chen told directors the contract scope is about $5,700,000 and includes common‑area upgrades and other work needed to support the transitional housing program.
Details: staff said there were six applicants for the RFP and a short list of two firms interviewed by a panel of internal and external experts. Chen noted long lead times for some materials (for example, flooring) and permitting needs for kitchens and laundry rooms; staff said they will coordinate with Land Use & Transportation permitting staff.
Board discussion: board members asked for clarification about how transitional housing differs from permanent supportive housing. “This is transitional housing… we don't have necessarily lease agreements. We have program agreements,” Chen said, adding that the program is time‑limited and that the board will receive a fuller briefing about operations after staff select an operator and finalize programming.
Formal action: Director Roper moved to approve the design‑build contract; the motion was seconded and the board approved the item unanimously. Board minutes record the motion as approved with executive director signature authority to finalize the contract.
Ending: Staff said construction planning and permitting will continue and that they will return with further programming details and an implementation timeline once the operator and program model are selected.
