Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF SALIDA
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City of Salida seeks qualified development teams for Phase I of the South Ark Neighborhood residential project, focusing on affordable and workforce housing with supporting infrastructure and amenities. RFQ submissions due by July 10, 2026.
The South Ark Neighborhood represents one of the City’s most significant housing initiatives ever and is intended to address the growing need for workforce and affordable housing while creating a high-quality residential neighborhood integrated with parks, open space, and community amenities. Phase I of the project includes approximately 53 development lots capable of supporting up to roughly 150 residential units, along with supporting infrastructure and neighborhood amenities. The City has approved the Phase I subdivision and has initiated construction of backbone infrastructure to prepare the site for residential development. Lots within Phase I will generally be conveyed by the City through bulk lot sales, allowing development teams to deliver coordinated housing within defined development areas. Two multifamily development sites may be sold individually. **Project Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1463266.C19773251 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/19/2026 06:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Onsite Visit**: 05/28/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: City of Salida **Reference Number**: 0000422507 **Pricing**: No Pricing **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Cover Letter | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Development Team Overview | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Development Experience | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Development Approach | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Affordable and Workforce Housing Strategy | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Financial Capacity | See RFQ | Yes | No | | Development Schedule | See RFQ | Yes | No | | References | See RFQ | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 05/27/2026 03:00 PM EDT | Location: Zoom link in Event Note | Event Note: To assist interested development teams in understanding the South Ark Neighborhood opportunity, the City of Salida will host a virtual pre-proposal meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the project, review key elements of the RFQ, and allow respondents the opportunity to ask questions regarding the development opportunity, submission requirements, and evaluation process. Attendance at the pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. https://zoom.us/w/94433838865? tk=dD5uyF1psaQ7YKmcUouRiR4oqcbTXC530KKg99GVrMU.DQkAAAAV_LIHERZHVnd6Z0dyZVNHMm5HVTB ob2VCVmp3AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA&pwd=YgQwJvjUjlp4fKIbWkkFw BDebkC9r5.1 Event Type: Onsite Visit | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 05/28/2026 04:00 PM EDT | Location: South Ark Neighborhood Site, Salida, Colorado (Off of CR107 by the mailboxes) | Event Note: The City will also offer an optional on-site tour of the South Ark Neighborhood project area for interested development teams. The site tour will provide respondents an opportunity to view the project site, understand existing site conditions, and familiarize themselves with the surrounding neighborhood context. Attendance at the site tour is optional and is not required in order to submit a response to this RFQ.
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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