City of Wheat Ridge #25-40

Wheat Ridge zoning code and map review, amendment recommendations, and adoption support

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking a consultant team to evaluate and modernize its zoning code and map, then support adoption of recommended changes. - Government buyer: City of Wheat Ridge, Procurement & Contracts Division, on behalf of the Community Development Department. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, products, or consulting firms are named. Funding sources include the City and the Colorado Energy Office’s Local IMPACT Accelerator Grant, funded through the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. - Requested services: Audit residential and non-residential zoning regulations and the zoning map; assess housing, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use provisions; examine permitted uses, parking flexibility, infill, redevelopment, and housing preservation; and engage developers and builders through interviews or focus groups. - Amendment and adoption support: Research best practices and feasibility, recommend code and possible map changes, prepare a technical report and amendment outline, and support Planning Commission and City Council meetings. City staff will lead drafting the amendments and final ordinance. - Notable requirements: Track and bill costs separately by funding source and provide grant-related documentation and reporting. Disclose AI-assisted work and ensure it receives qualified human review. - Budget and duration: Approximately $217,500, comprising about $60,000 in City funding and $157,500 in grant funding. Expected project duration is approximately 12–18 months.

Description

The City of Wheat Ridge seeks a qualified consultant team to analyze its zoning code and zoning map and provide technical support for drafting and adopting recommended amendments. The work includes residential and non-residential code audits, targeted stakeholder engagement, best-practice research and amendment recommendations, and support for Planning Commission and City Council meetings. The project advances strategies in the City Plan, Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan, and Sustainability Plan, with coordination required for grant compliance, reporting, and billing. The anticipated budget is approximately $217,500, and the project is expected to take approximately 12–18 months.

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