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• Scope of Work
• General Instructions
• Requirement for Submission
• Evaluation Criteria

The Town of Huntsville is seeking submissions from qualified Designers (hereinafter referred to as Proponents) to provide full building permit packages for Secondary Residential Dwelling Units (SRDUs).

The Town requires submissions to include the following sizes of designs:

• 250-400ft²
• 600-800 ft²
• 600-800ft² above garage

Proponents may submit up to 2 designs per category. Submissions for all categories are not required; however proponents may choose to submit designs for one or more categories.

There will be no limit on the number of Designers the Town will accept.

If selected, Town intends to purchase the full permit package. The selected designs will then be advertised on the Town’s website for public use. Each use of a design package will require the homeowner to pay the Proponent a pre-determined royalty fee.

The Town and the selected Designer(s) will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the various Terms and Conditions of this arrangement.

• All inquiries related to this project can be sent to Amanda.ferrante@huntsville.ca until October 27, 2025 by 1pm. The Town reserves the right to not respond to any questions after this deadline.
• Submissions must be received by the Town no later than October 31, 2025 by 1pm.
• Submissions can be made in person, Town Hall Building Department, 2^nd floor, 37 Main St East Huntsville, or by email to Amanda.ferrante@huntsville.ca
• Each submission shall contain the full name of the Proponent, and be duly signed by a person with binding corporate authority.

The submissions will be evaluated based on the following factors:

• The ability to meet or exceed the Town’s preferred timeline for submission of full permit package
• The price of each full permit package submitted
• The proposed royalty fee for each future use of the package by the public
• The affordability of the cost estimate for base construction
• Designs must meet accessibility standards (pass/fail)
• Designs must comply with all relevant OBC requirements (pass/fail)
• Practicality and innovation of the submitted designs