About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide a housing needs assessment, a housing action plan, and certain elements of a comprehensive plan for a government authority located in Hayden, Colorado. The scope requires information and baseline data gathering, a comprehensive housing needs assessment, and a housing action plan developed through inclusive public engagement, specifically targeting communities at risk of displacement and individuals unable to attend standard meetings. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the work may be performed onsite or offsite. Vendors must submit all questions no later than November 24, 2026. Proposals may be submitted digitally through email or online.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Hayden
Scope of work
- Housing Needs Assessment data gathering and baseline components
- Public engagement approach and outreach process
- Housing Needs Assessment report complying with SB24-174
- Water Supply Element compliance analysis
- Strategic Growth Element review and updates
- Housing Action Plan baseline components and strategy development
- Draft Task 1 review reports
- Substantially complete draft reports ready for State compliance review
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience & Project Manager Experience | Not specified |
| Public Relations & Public Outreach Experience | Not specified |
| Cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Consultant team background and experience of type and magnitude to this RFP
- Corporate authority and professional licenses in good standing, required by law
Documents to include with your response
- Consultant team organizational profile with reference contact information
- Current resume of the project manager
- Proposed Approach/Scope describing tasks to be accomplished
- Cost Estimate including NOT TO EXCEED amount and optional services
Key dates
- Solicitation Advertised
- November 5, 2026
- Inquiries & Questions Due
- November 24, 2026
- Answers Posted
- December 1, 2026
- Solicitation Close
- before 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Friday, December 4, 2026
- Initial Evaluation
- December 15, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Award
- Within 1 week of final evaluation
- Town Council Approval
- Next available TC session (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month)
- Notice to Proceed
- Within 10 business days of contract execution
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet
- Instructions
- Submitted in PDF format as one electronic copy through BidNet before 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- Terminates when work is completed and requirements satisfied, or upon 30 days advance written notice
- Estimated value
- $100,000
- Place of performance
- Town of Hayden, Colorado
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability insurance and professional liability insurance (Errors and Omissions) with minimum coverage limits as required in the agreement.
- Funding
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant
