City of Wheat Ridge #259388

Consultant Services for Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee Nexus Study – City of Wheat Ridge

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a Nexus Study for a Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee to support its Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of Wheat Ridge, Community Development Department - Scope of Work: - Conduct a comprehensive Nexus Study to assess the demand for affordable housing generated by residential and commercial development - Develop a legally defensible fee structure for a Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee - Perform demographic analysis, nexus calculations, policy recommendations, revenue projections, stakeholder outreach, and policy drafting - Funding and Timeline: - Project is funded by a $50,000 State of Colorado grant under Proposition 123 - Completion required by June 2027, with a phased approach - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must provide a detailed fee schedule, demonstrate qualifications and references, and submit insurance and conflict of interest disclosures - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Deliverables: - Final report with fee schedule, policy recommendations, and supporting analysis

Description

The City of Wheat Ridge is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a Nexus Study for a Housing Impact (Linkage) Fee. The study aims to assess the demand for affordable housing generated by residential and commercial development and to develop a legally defensible fee structure. It will evaluate the potential impact on future development and the economic viability of the linkage fee. The project supports the City's Affordable Housing Strategy and is grant-funded with a completion deadline of June 2027.

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