Housing authority approves CMGC exemption for Forest Grove permanent supportive housing

Mar 4, 2026

The Housing Authority of Washington County granted a competitive CMGC (construction management/general contractor) exemption and authorized an alternative contracting method for the Forest Grove permanent supportive housing project, citing early contractor engagement, cost transparency and schedule benefits; the vote was unanimous, 5-0.

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The Housing Authority of Washington County on March 3 approved an exemption from the traditional design–bid–build competitive process to use a competitive CMGC contracting method for the Forest Grove permanent supportive housing project at 3127 Pacific Avenue. The board adopted the staff findings and authorized the alternative procurement approach by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

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