City of Wheat Ridge #26-29

Consultant Services for Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee Nexus Study

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a Nexus Study for a Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee to support its affordable housing strategy. - Government Buyer: - City of Wheat Ridge, Procurement & Contracts Division - Contact: Kelsey Carter - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive Nexus Study to assess affordable housing demand generated by residential and commercial development - Develop a legally defensible linkage fee structure - Deliverables include: - Demographic and market analysis - Nexus calculations and fee recommendations - Revenue projections - Stakeholder outreach and policy reports - Presentations to City Council - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have experience in nexus studies, legal frameworks, and stakeholder engagement - Adherence to Colorado and federal laws - Project is supported by a $50,000 State of Colorado grant - Completion required by June 2027 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Emphasis on best value, legal compliance, and comprehensive analysis

Description

The City of Wheat Ridge is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals, institutes, firms, or organizations to complete a Nexus Study for a Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee. The study aims to assess the demand for affordable housing generated by both residential and commercial development and to explore a legally defensible fee structure. It will evaluate the potential impact on future development activity in Wheat Ridge and the economic viability of a linkage fee. This study supports the City's Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan by exploring a secondary revenue source for the City’s Housing Fund.

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