Vail Town Granicus #433

Town of Vail Seeks Development Partner for Deed-Restricted Community Housing Predevelopment and Design

The Town of Vail Housing Department is seeking a qualified development partner for Phase I of the Columbine Neighborhood Community Housing project in East Vail, Colorado. - Government Buyer: - Town of Vail Housing Department - Key contact: Anna Bengtson, Housing Development Specialist - Project Scope: - Predevelopment and design services for approximately 10-20 deed-restricted, for-sale homes - Homes targeted for middle-income workforce households (e.g., local employees, teachers, emergency services) - Emphasis on high-quality, sustainable design and integration with the existing neighborhood - Compliance with CH-1 zoning standards, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and environmental sustainability requirements - Preservation of riparian corridors, stream setback, and floodplain regulations - Consideration of site-specific geotechnical conditions - Services Requested: - Site planning, architectural and engineering design - Design Review Board approval and coordination with utility providers - Preparation of permit-ready plan sets - Development of project cost and financing gap analysis, capital stack design, and risk management analysis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% deed-restricted, for-sale homes preferred - Town will contribute land, entitlement support, and process resources - Proposals must demonstrate a viable financing strategy and address environmental and regulatory compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified community housing developers.

Description

The Town of Vail Housing Department is seeking a qualified development partner to provide predevelopment and design services for deed-restricted community housing on a 1.02-acre site in East Vail. The project focuses on Phase I, which includes producing a thoughtfully designed site plan, architectural concept, and establishing a project and budget structure to guide future financing and construction. The development is intended exclusively for for-sale homes with a strong preference for 100% deed-restricted units. The Town will provide land, entitlement support, and process resources, and emphasizes timely delivery with construction targeted to begin by 2028.

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