Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE

    Redevelopment and/or Reuse Partner for Vacant Wheat Ridge Elementary Schools

    Issued by City of Wheat Ridge
    cityRFICity of Wheat RidgeSol. 8656256208
    Open · 24d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    24
    due May 18, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 2, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Wheat Ridge seeks redevelopment partners for two vacant elementary schools closed in 2023. The city wants to maintain park use but needs partners to repurpose the school buildings. This RFI invites developers to express interest for one or both properties.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    8656256208
    Type / RFx
    RFI
    Status
    Active
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 2, 2026
    Due Date
    May 18, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    Agency
    City of Wheat Ridge

    Description

    The City of Wheat Ridge is requesting statements of interest regarding the redevelopment and/or reuse of two vacant public elementary school properties: • Kullerstrand Elementary School located at 12225 W 38th Avenue • Wilmore Davis Elementary School located at 7975 W 41st Avenue The schools are currently owned by Jefferson County (Jeffco) Public Schools and were closed in May 2023. Through joint use agreements, the city utilizes portions of each property for parks and recreation purposes and is seeking to maintain that use in a long-term capacity, but the city is not positioned to utilize the entire property nor to repurpose the school buildings. The city is seeking a partner to redevelop or reuse the portions of each property that contain the school buildings. In partnership with the selected respondent(s), the city will present a reuse proposal to Jefferson County Public Schools. This request is intended to provide the opportunity for interested developers or entities to demonstrate their interest and capability. Respondents may submit for one or both school properties. **Solicitation Type**: RFI - Request for Information (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1121.C13087301 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: This is a courtesy posting, please submit responses to the contacts listed on the cover page as well as pages 12 - 13. Do not respond to this posting. **Solicitation Number**: 2026-CommDev **Reference Number**: 0000419275 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No |

    Key dates

    1. April 2, 2026Published
    2. May 18, 2026Responses Due

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    Frequently asked questions

    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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