The City of Cortez, Colorado is seeking qualified developers through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to construct housing on a 14-acre city-owned parcel located on West 7th Street. The project aims to develop approximately 7.01 acres for housing, with the remaining 7.01 acres designated for a park, focusing on creating affordable and workforce housing solutions. Prospective bidders must submit proposals through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, with key deadlines including a question submission deadline of April 24, 2025, responses to questions by April 30, 2025, and a final proposal submission deadline of May 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. (MDT). Two site visits are scheduled for April 17 and April 23, 2025, to provide potential developers with site details and project context. The city seeks proposals that include a mix of rental and for-sale units, with specific affordability requirements: at least 25% of for-sale units priced for households below 120% Area Median Income (AMI) and another 25% priced for households below 80% AMI. Evaluation criteria will focus on the developer's qualifications, ability to meet community housing needs, project timeline and costs, community engagement approach, and capacity to bring necessary resources to the project. The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the proposal encourages developers who can address diverse housing needs. The project requires developers to incorporate sustainable design principles, including low water usage and efficient landscaping. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the city has available resources to support bidders, including a Housing Needs Assessment, Housing Action Plan, and a CHFA Technical Assistance Report. The development is expected to serve households with incomes between 80-120% of the area median income, indicating a focus on workforce and affordable housing solutions. Developers will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in housing development, community engagement, and the ability to create a mixed-income housing solution that meets the city's specific community housing objectives. Initial interviews are scheduled for May 20, 2025, with a final interview on May 29, 2025, suggesting a comprehensive selection process to identify the most qualified developer for this significant housing project.
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old mchs plat ref and new plat lot lines.tif | 3MB | Image | 3/26/25 | |
25.03.26 Cortez 7th St RFQ FINAL.pdf | 506KB | 3/26/25 | ||
7th st Bidder Information Sheet.pdf | 57KB | 3/26/25 | ||
Addendum - Site Visits.pdf | 247KB | 3/26/25 |