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TOWN OF DE BEQUE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Housing Planning and Capacity Building Consultant Services

Funded through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Planning Capacity

Grant Program

RFQ No. 2026-004

Qualifications Submission Deadline:

July 15, 2026

5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Direct Questions to:

Stephanie Parker, Grants Coordinator sparker@debeque.org mailto:sparker@debeque.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary…………………………………………………………...3

2. De Beque Vision and Goals…………………………………………………...4

3. Scope of Services……………………………………………………...…….5-6

4. Inquiries and Submissions…………………………………………………….7

5. Statement of Qualifications Submission Requirements……………………….8

6. Statement of Qualifications Requirements………………….……………..9-10

7. Evaluation and Selection Process……………………………………………11

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Town of De Beque is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified housing, planning, and community development professionals to provide Housing Planning and Capacity

Building Consultant Services in support of the Town's Local Planning Capacity (LPC) Grant awarded through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA).

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the Town's ability to address local housing needs through strategic planning, staff development, policy evaluation, and implementation support.

Through the LPC Grant, the Town has established a Housing Coordinator function within its

Code Enforcement program and is seeking consultant support to help build long-term local capacity to address housing challenges and opportunities.

The selected consultant will serve as a strategic advisor and mentor to the Town's Housing

Coordinator/Code Enforcement Officer and provide technical assistance, training, and professional guidance to support local housing planning efforts. A primary objective of this project is the transfer of knowledge and development of practical skills that will enable Town staff to sustain housing-related programs and initiatives beyond the term of the grant.

Services may include housing policy evaluation, housing preservation strategies, housing development opportunities, regulatory and code review, identification of funding opportunities, neighborhood revitalization efforts, strategies for preserving manufactured and mobile home housing, approaches to addressing blighted and underutilized properties, implementation of housing-related initiatives, and recommendations that support the Town's Comprehensive Plan, Proposition 123 commitments, and long-term community goals.

The Town is seeking a consultant with demonstrated experience working with rural Colorado communities, housing and community development programs, local government operations, and staff mentoring or capacity-building initiatives.

The anticipated contract term is through September 30, 2028.

DE BEQUE VISION AND GOALS

The Town of De Beque recognizes that affordable and attainable housing is essential to maintaining a healthy, sustainable, and resilient rural community. Through its Local Planning

Capacity Grant, the Town is committed to strengthening local capacity to address housing needs while creating long-term systems and expertise that will support future housing initiatives.

The Town's housing goals include:

• Supporting affordable and attainable housing opportunities for current and future residents.

• Building local capacity through training, mentoring, and professional development of Town staff, including the Housing Coordinator.

• Supporting compliance with Proposition 123 commitments and maintaining eligibility for future housing-related funding opportunities.

• Identifying and reducing barriers to housing development, preservation, and redevelopment.

• Preserving existing housing stock, including manufactured and mobile home housing, through rehabilitation, maintenance, and preservation strategies.

• Supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts and addressing blighted, vacant, and underutilized properties that may limit housing opportunities or community investment.

• Developing tools and systems for housing inventory, tracking, reporting, and program administration.

• Encouraging housing development and redevelopment opportunities that are consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and community priorities.

• Strengthening partnerships with Mesa County, housing organizations, developers, funding agencies, and other community stakeholders.

The selected consultant will assist the Town and Housing Coordinator in advancing these goals through technical assistance, strategic guidance, mentoring, and capacity-building activities designed to create sustainable housing expertise beyond the life of the grant.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected consultant will provide housing planning, technical assistance, mentoring, and capacity-building services to support the Town of De Beque's Local Planning Capacity (LPC)

Grant objectives.

The consultant shall work collaboratively with the Town's Housing Coordinator/Code

Enforcement Officer and other Town staff to strengthen local housing capacity, support implementation of housing initiatives, and provide guidance related to housing planning, preservation, redevelopment, and compliance activities.

Services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Housing Coordinator Mentoring and Capacity Building

• Training and mentoring of the Housing Coordinator/Code Enforcement Officer.

• Housing policy and planning guidance.

• Proposition 123 compliance and reporting support.

• Housing inventory and tracking methodologies.

• Community engagement and stakeholder coordination.

• Transfer of knowledge and development of long-term institutional capacity.

2. Housing Planning and Technical Assistance

• Evaluation of local housing needs and opportunities.

• Housing preservation and redevelopment strategies.

• Identification of housing projects and implementation priorities.

• Housing policy recommendations.

• Development opportunity assessments.

• Technical assistance related to housing initiatives and programs.

3. Regulatory and Code Review

• Review of existing land use and development regulations.

• Identification of barriers to housing development and preservation.

• Recommendations supporting housing objectives, redevelopment opportunities, and efficient development review processes.

• Assistance with development of draft policy or ordinance recommendations, as requested.

4. Housing Preservation and Community Revitalization

• Manufactured and mobile home housing preservation strategies.

• Neighborhood revitalization initiatives.

• Strategies for addressing blighted, vacant, and underutilized properties.

• Housing rehabilitation and property improvement programs.

• Redevelopment and infill development opportunities.

5. Funding and Program Development Support

• Identification of housing-related funding opportunities.

• Affordable housing program development and evaluation.

• Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program guidance, if requested.

• Coordination with housing agencies, funding partners, and other stakeholders.

• Housing implementation strategies consistent with available resources.

6. Housing Tracking and Proposition 123 Support

• Housing inventory and tracking systems.

• Housing reporting methodologies.

• Proposition 123 commitment support and compliance activities.

• Development of tools and processes that allow the Town to monitor housing progress and outcomes.

Project Outcome

The primary objective of this project is to build sustainable local housing capacity within the

Town of De Beque through staff mentoring, technical assistance, strategic planning, and implementation support. The selected consultant will assist the Town in developing the knowledge, tools, and systems necessary to advance local housing goals beyond the term of the

LPC Grant.

The final scope of services, work plan, and compensation will be negotiated with the selected consultant.

INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSIONS

All questions regarding this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be submitted electronically through BidNet or directed to:

Stephanie Parker, Grants Coordinator sparker@debeque.org

Questions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) on June 29, 2026. Responses to questions will be posted on the BidNet procurement site no later than July 7, 2026.

mailto:sparker@debeque.org

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

(MT) on July 15, 2026.

SOQs may be submitted electronically through BidNet or delivered to:

Town of De Beque

381 Minter Avenue

De Beque, Colorado 81630

Electronic submissions shall be provided in searchable PDF format.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

The Town reserves the right to withdraw, modify, or cancel this RFQ at any time and to reject any or all submittals if deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.

Submittals that are incomplete or fail to conform to the requirements of this RFQ may be deemed non-responsive and removed from further consideration.

RFQ TIMELINE

RFQ Issued ........................................ June 16, 2026

Questions Due .................................... June 29, 2026

Responses to Questions Issued .............. July 7, 2026

SOQ Submission Deadline .................... July 15, 2026

Interviews (if necessary) ..................... July 20, 2026

Anticipated Selection .......................... July 29, 2026

The Town reserves the right to modify the schedule above as necessary. Any revisions, clarifications, or addenda to this RFQ will be posted through BidNet.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should include sufficient information to demonstrate the firm's qualifications, experience, and ability to provide the services described in this RFQ. At a minimum, the SOQ should address the following:

A. Cover Letter

Provide a cover letter signed by an authorized representative of the firm that includes:

• Firm name and address

• Primary contact person

• Telephone number and email address

• Statement of interest and availability to perform the work

B. Firm Qualifications and Experience

Describe the firm's qualifications and relevant experience, including:

• Firm history and areas of expertise

• Experience providing housing, planning, or community development services

• Experience working with Colorado municipalities and rural communities

• Experience with DOLA-funded projects and housing initiatives

• Experience related to Proposition 123 implementation, housing preservation, redevelopment, or community revitalization efforts

C. Project Team

Identify the personnel proposed for this project and describe:

• Roles and responsibilities

• Relevant qualifications and certifications

• Experience with similar projects

• Resumes of key personnel

D. Project Understanding and Approach

Describe the firm's understanding of the Town's goals and how it would approach providing technical assistance, mentoring, and capacity-building services.

Respondents should address, at a minimum:

• Training and mentoring of the Housing Coordinator

• Technical assistance and strategic guidance

• Housing preservation and redevelopment opportunities

• Regulatory and code review

• Manufactured and mobile home housing preservation strategies

• Blight remediation and community revitalization efforts

• Housing funding opportunities and grant resources

• Proposition 123 compliance and reporting support

E. Proposed Work Plan and Schedule

Provide a general work plan and anticipated schedule describing how the firm would deliver services and support the Town throughout the project period.

F. Fee Information

Provide hourly billing rates for personnel anticipated to work on the project and identify any anticipated reimbursable expenses. The Town may negotiate final scope and compensation with the selected firm.

G. Relevant Project Experience

Provide at least three examples of projects demonstrating experience with housing planning, housing preservation, community development, housing-related code updates, rural housing initiatives, or similar services. Include a brief project description and the firm's role.

H. References

Provide at least three professional references for projects of similar size and scope, including the contact name, organization, telephone number, and email address.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Criteria Weight

Relevant Experience with Housing, Community

Development, and Rural Municipal Services 30%

Project Understanding and Approach 25%

Experience Working with Rural Communities 20%

Qualifications of Proposed Project Team 15%

Fee Information 10%

Preference may be given to firms with demonstrated experience serving small Colorado communities, supporting housing preservation and redevelopment initiatives, implementing

Proposition 123 commitments, administering DOLA-funded projects, and providing staff mentoring or capacity-building services.

The Town may conduct interviews with one or more firms as part of the evaluation process.

The Town reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all Statements of Qualifications.

• Request additional information or clarification from respondents.

• Negotiate scope, deliverables, and compensation with the selected firm.

• Modify or cancel this RFQ at any time.

• Select the firm determined to be in the best interest of the Town.

Selection will be based upon qualifications, experience, project understanding, proposed approach, and overall value to the Town.

The selected consultant will be required to enter into a written professional services agreement with the Town of De Beque and provide evidence of insurance acceptable to the Town prior to commencing work.

Final contract approval shall be made by the De Beque Board of Trustees.