Colorado State Land Board Surface Water Rights Lease RFP 2026
Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of ColoradoState · Denver, CO- Due
- May 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 31, 2026
- Primary contact
- Justin Bieri
- (303) 866-3454
The 30-second brief
Request for proposals for the lease of surface water rights in the Upper Arkansas River Basin, Leadville area, CO. Includes seven ditch rights with specific details on water sources, appropriations, and decreed uses.
Organizational outline/chart, Financial capacity evidence, Legal structure description, Previous experience examples, Lease narrative, Proposed lease terms, Water use(s), Operations and infrastructure plan, Stewardship and land management considerations, Financial outcomes proforma, Schedule, References, Pending litigation confirmation, Ability to conduct business evidence, Additional information.
Overall financial return to the trust, reasonable and realistic plan and timeline, qualifications and experience managing water resources, minimization of surface impacts to state trust lands, benefit to other State Land Board leases, experience working with stakeholders, innovative and simple lease structure, success of past projects and references, financial capacity and financing capability.
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Summary
Request for proposals for the lease of surface water rights in the Upper Arkansas River Basin, Leadville area, CO. Includes seven ditch rights with specific details on water sources, appropriations, and decreed uses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Overall financial return to the trust
- Reasonable and realistic plan and timeline
- Qualifications and experience managing water resources
- Minimization of surface impacts to state trust lands
- Benefit to other State Land Board leases
- Experience working with stakeholders
- Innovative and simple lease structure
- Success of past projects and references
- Financial capacity and financing capability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- Organizational outline/chart
- Financial capacity evidence
- Legal structure description
- Previous experience examples
- Lease narrative
- Proposed lease terms
- Water use(s)
- Operations and infrastructure plan
- Stewardship and land management considerations
- Financial outcomes proforma
- Schedule
- References
- Pending litigation confirmation
- Ability to conduct business evidence
- Additional information
- Scope location
- Leadville area, CO
- Reported agency
- Colorado State Land Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Justin Bieri.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Justin Bieri at (303) 866-3454. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Organizational outline/chart, Financial capacity evidence, Legal structure description, Previous experience examples, Lease narrative, Proposed lease terms, Water use(s), Operations and infrastructure plan, Stewardship and land management considerations, Financial outcomes proforma, Schedule, Refere. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Overall financial return to the trust, reasonable and realistic plan and timeline, qualifications and experience managing water resources, minimization of surface impacts to state trust lands, benefit..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) | State of Colorado for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Leadville area, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.