Vail Town Granicus #RFP 433

Town of Vail Seeks Development Partner for Deed-Restricted Community Housing in East Vail

The Town of Vail Housing Department is seeking a qualified development partner for the Columbine Neighborhood Community Housing project in East Vail, Colorado. - The opportunity covers Phase I predevelopment and design services for a new community housing development on a 1.02-acre site at 4313 Spruce Way and 4317 Columbine Drive. - The selected partner will deliver concept planning, site and architectural design, and a permit-ready plan set for approximately 10-20 deed-restricted, for-sale homes targeting middle-income workforce households (e.g., town employees, teachers, emergency services personnel). - The project requires compliance with CH-1 zoning standards and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and neighborhood integration. - Proposals must include a comprehensive financing strategy, including project cost and gap analysis, capital stack design, and risk management to support future construction. - The Town will provide land, entitlement support, and process resources, and expects regular communication and collaboration throughout the project. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on development, design, and financing expertise. - Notable requirements include maximizing viable unit counts while maintaining community character, and a preference for 100% deed-restricted, for-sale homes.

Description

The Town of Vail is seeking a qualified development partner to design and program deed-restricted community housing on a 1.02-acre site in East Vail. This Request for Proposal (RFP) covers Phase I, focusing on predevelopment activities including producing a thoughtfully designed site plan, architectural concept, and establishing the project and budget structure to guide future financing and construction. The project emphasizes for-sale, deed-restricted homes aimed at middle-income workers, with a preference for 100% deed restriction. The Town aims for timely delivery with construction targeted to begin by 2028.

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