Opportunity
City of Wheat Ridge #2026CommDev
City of Wheat Ridge seeks redevelopment/reuse partner for two vacant elementary school properties.
Posted
March 19, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
2026CommDev
NAICS
236118, 237210, 541310
The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking qualified developers or entities to partner on the redevelopment or reuse of two vacant elementary school properties. - Government Buyer: - City of Wheat Ridge Community Development Department - Properties owned by Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco) - Properties Involved: - Kullerstrand Elementary School (12225 W 38th Avenue) - Wilmore Davis Elementary School (7975 W 41st Avenue) - Scope of Request: - Redevelopment or reuse of school buildings and adjacent land - Maintain existing park and recreation uses on portions of each property - Proposals may address one or both properties - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must align with city zoning and comprehensive plan - Maintain public access to park and playground areas - Consider residential, childcare, or neighborhood-serving uses - Address site improvements, compatibility, financial sources, and relevant experience - Process Details: - City will collaborate with selected respondents to present proposals to Jeffco Public Schools - JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is supporting property disposition and managing submittals - No specific products or OEMs are requested; this is a request for development concepts and partnership.
Description
The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking statements of interest for the redevelopment and/or reuse of two vacant public elementary school properties: Kullerstrand Elementary School and Wilmore Davis Elementary School. These schools, owned by Jefferson County Public Schools, were closed in May 2023. The city currently uses parts of each property for parks and recreation and wishes to maintain this use long-term but cannot utilize or repurpose the entire properties or buildings. The city seeks a partner to redevelop or reuse the school buildings and will collaborate with the selected respondent(s) to present a reuse proposal to Jefferson County Public Schools.