The Runway Workforce Housing - Request for Qualifications

The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a development team to provide pre-development services for The Runway Workforce Housing project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement involves comprehensive services including land planning concepts, architectural design, construction cost estimation, and sustainable development strategies targeting net-zero energy use for a 16.5-acre site. The project aims to create approximately 106 housing units comprising single-family homes, duplexes, and townhomes with accessory dwelling units. Key deliverables include detailed site planning, architectural designs, cost estimates, and sustainable technology integration focusing on electrification, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and solar energy solutions. The RFQ responses are due by 3:00 PM on June 28, 2024, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 4, 2024. Pre-development services are expected to commence in August 2024 and span approximately six months, with potential development and construction anticipated to begin in Spring/Summer 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the development team's experience in workforce housing, sustainable design capabilities, and ability to meet the town's affordable housing objectives.

The project is part of Breckenridge's broader workforce housing initiative targeting a current housing deficit of approximately 1,200 units, with a goal of constructing 600 new units by 2027. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the project emphasizes creating a mixed-income neighborhood that supports local households. The site is strategically located near the Blue River, Highway 9, an elementary school, and other local amenities, with existing utilities already in place. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the goal of creating 106 affordable housing units suggests a significant investment. The town appears to be seeking a development team with demonstrated expertise in sustainable, affordable housing solutions that can effectively address the community's workforce housing needs while implementing cutting-edge environmental technologies.