RFP for Implementation of Affordable Housing Strategies

The Town of Basalt, located in Colorado, is seeking a planning consultant through a Request for Proposals (RFP) to implement affordable housing strategies. The procurement focuses on drafting comprehensive land use code amendments and related policies based on the 2024 Updated Affordable Housing Assessment. Key deliverables include reviewing existing policies, collecting housing mitigation data, developing deed-restriction and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentive programs, and creating specific land use code amendments. The project aims to increase affordable housing mitigation requirements to more than 20% of total units and 25% of total floor area ratio, with an average of not more than 100% Area Median Income (AMI) for mitigation units. The RFP will utilize a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) system with evaluation criteria weighted as follows: proposal comprehensiveness (45%), consultant qualifications (30%), compensation (15%), and client references (10%). Proposals are due by 4:00 PM MDT on January 7, 2025, with a project timeline extending through February 19, 2025, which includes an initial project meeting on that date. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Eagle County and multiple Aurora City locations.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is primarily funded through a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Local Planning Capacity grant, with the primary objective of increasing the town's capacity to advance affordable housing goals. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project will focus on developing a purchase deed-restrictions program, creating an ADU incentive program, and building support for a dedicated affordable housing funding source. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a comprehensive planning effort with potential significant municipal investment. The consultant will be expected to integrate with existing municipal infrastructure and develop strategies that align with the town's current housing policy framework. The project represents a strategic approach to addressing affordable housing challenges through systematic policy and land use code modifications.