Tierra Azul PHASE II – Design Build

Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation (CRHDC) is requesting proposals for design-build services to complete the Tierra Azul Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Phase II project in Alamosa, Colorado, with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST. Local participation is heavily weighted in scoring (30 of 100 points), with preference given to applicants based in or doing business in the San Luis Valley or those committing to subcontract a percentage of work to local entities.

The scope includes comprehensive design services spanning architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, civil, and ADA design, plus complete construction services with all labor, materials, management, and commissioning. The project comprises 46 residential units (two 8-plexes and one 30-plex) designed to match Phase 1 buildings already under construction. Applicants must demonstrate experience with LIHTC projects and familiarity with affordable housing funding sources including HOME, CDBG, and DOLA, and must maintain appropriate licenses and insurance.

The total budget for construction (Divisions 2–33) is $11 million, exclusive of design fees, insurance, bonding, and contingency. The project is anticipated to be subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, MWBE participation, Section 3 compliance, Tax Exemption, and Buy America Buy America provisions, though these may change as financing is finalized. The project schedule requires finalized project budget and architectural submission by December 2026, LIHTC application by February 2027, preconstruction start by May 2027, construction start by May 2028, and project completion by 2029, subject to LIHTC award and financing timelines.

Proposals must not exceed 15 pages (11-point font, single-spaced) and include detailed fee structures for preconstruction services through LIHTC submission, general contractor fees, design fees, insurance, bonding, and construction administration. Written questions are due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST. Selected applicants will be notified October 6, 2026, with proposed interviews October 12 and award anticipated for the week of October 19. Site visits are permitted by prior request. CRHDC reserves the right to award on initial proposals without interviews, discontinue engagement after LIHTC award, or reject all proposals and reissue.