Project Goals
The Town of Granby initiated the entitlement process for Nuche Village, a 235-unit deed restricted community, in 2022 to provide quality homes for our local workforce for both rental and for home ownership. The development is east of US Highway 40 at milepost 214.3, just north of the Flying Heels Arena. The Town is focused on completing the access road from US Highway 40 to Nuche Village and the necessary improvements to the main sewer line servicing the new development. Excavation and grading will also begin summer 2024.
The town is now seeking professional expertise from a General Contractor to finalize Phase 1 horizontal infrastructure and to plan for the vertical buildout of 80 for-rent and 23 for-sale homes.
Items for Consideration and General Information
There are two parcels of land included in this project. The original deeded property with current AMI restrictions is 28.7 acres and listed as parcel number 145108200011. The Town purchased a 1.92 acre parcel that is outside of the Granby Ranch PDOD and special warranty deed. This parcel is zoned Highway/General Business and is located at 62775 US Highway 40.
The Town of Granby has drafted the Deed Restrictions and Community Guidelines that outline the composition of the home inventory and the qualifications of eligible occupants. These documents illustrate a commitment to providing for-rent apartments priced at 80-120% AMI and for-sale townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes priced at 100 – 180%. To qualify, the home must be used for primary residency and atleast one occupant must work for a Grand County employer.
All fencing surrounding the property will need to be removed and disposed of by the General Contractor who will also be responsible for the installation of a new fence along the South side of the property. This is the property line adjacent to the Flying Heels Arena. This fence will either need to be a split rail or jack rail fencing and shall accommodate wildlife and livestock. Input from Colorado Park and Wildlife (CPW) and Grand County will be critical.
The General Contractor will be responsible for working with the Town to finalize the infrastructure and vertical construction, with an emphasis on decisions related to type of construction and sources of power. The Final Plat could accommodate either a stick build or modular construction and the Utility Plan is appropriate for either all–electric rental units or both gas and electric energy for all units. There is also a restriction on external water use which will impact and inform the construction of open space and trails within the development.
The Town will also collaborate with the General Contractor to move forward with partnerships with Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership FRVHP and with Middle Income Housing Authority MIHA for funding on the 80 for-rent units and to align both construction lending and home ownership financing for the 23 for-sale homes included in Phase 1.
General Contractors should be aware of the Town’s Public Works Manual found at Public Works Department - Granby, Colorado (townofgranby.com) and the Final Plat documents found at https://www.townofgranby.com/planning .
Evaluation Criteria
Town Staff and selected representatives will evaluate each proposal based on the documentation requested, utilizing criteria which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Qualifications and previous related work of GC’s key personnel and/or sub-contractors
- Depth of relevant technical expertise of the team
- Level of understanding of Granby’s project goals, issues, and local needs
- Level of experience with municipalities or counties of similar size and/or government structure
- Willingness to commit to long term deed restrictions
- The proposal’s responsiveness to the RFP
Other Information
The Town of Granby reserves the right to determine the Respondent whose submission provides the best solution for the Town. The Respondent will need to enter into a contract for this project based upon the RFP. No proposal shall constitute business terms of any eventual agreement except as expressly agreed by the Town.
The Town of Granby reserves the right to negotiate with selected general contractor for future work on this project and reserves the right to alter any of the information contained in this Request.
The Town of Granby reserves the right to reject any and all proposals with or without cause and waive any irregularity, information or technicality in the proposals in the Town’s best interest. All decisions related to this solicitation by the Town will be final. This solicitation in no way obligates the Town to award a contract.
The Town of Granby reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more Respondents. If terms cannot be mutually agreed upon, the Town reserves the right to enter into negotiations with one of the other qualified Respondents or individuals.
Expenses incurred in the preparation of submittals, presentations, and other incidental activities related to this solicitation, are solely the responsibility of the Respondent. The Town of Granby assumes no responsibility or liability for costs incurred by those responding to this RFP or in responding to any further requests for interviews, additional data, etc.
All data, documents, and other information provided to the Town of Granby by the Respondent in response to this RFP shall become the Town’s property. The Town will own all deliverables and work product prepared in connection with this project, and to the extent permitted by law will become public record of the Town.
The selection of a general contractor shall be made without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The Town of Granby is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages proposals from qualified minority and woman-owned businesses.
By submitting a proposal, each Respondent agrees to release and hold harmless the Town from any claims arising from the release of proprietary information not clearly designated as such by the Respondent, where the Town has notified the Respondent of a request and form the release of the document not protected from disclosure.
