Town of Carbondale Consulting Services for Affordable Housing and Development Incentives Update RFP 2026
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection DistrictFire District · Carbondale, CO- Due
- May 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jared Barnes
- (970) 510-1208
The 30-second brief
The Town of Carbondale is soliciting proposals for professional consulting services to support affordable housing fast-track strategies, including land use code amendments and incentive programs. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Draft and final Unified Development Code amendments, Development incentive and bonus program framework, Development review process improvement recommendations, Public engagement summary, Final report
Competence and experience, Content and detail of public outreach plan, Ability to perform services/personnel availability, Experience in similar communities, Level of involvement/continuity, Past performance, Overall cost
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Summary
The Town of Carbondale is soliciting proposals for professional consulting services to support affordable housing fast-track strategies, including land use code amendments and incentive programs. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Competence and experience
- Content and detail of public outreach plan
- Ability to perform services/personnel availability
- Experience in similar communities
- Level of involvement/continuity
- Past performance
- Overall cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Draft and final Unified Development Code amendments
- Development incentive and bonus program framework
- Development review process improvement recommendations
- Public engagement summary
- Final report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A (Professional Services Agreement)
- Submit to
- Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623
- Scope location
- Carbondale, CO
- Reported agency
- Town of Carbondale
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Town Hall, 511 Colorado Avenue, Carbondale, CO 81623. For questions, contact Jared Barnes.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District 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 Jared Barnes at (970) 510-1208. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Draft and final Unified Development Code amendments, Development incentive and bonus program framework, Development review process improvement recommendations, Public engagement summary, Final report. 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: "Competence and experience, Content and detail of public outreach plan, Ability to perform services/personnel availability, Experience in similar communities, Level of involvement/continuity, Past perf..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District?
All active and historical solicitations from Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District are tracked and searchable. As a fire district agency, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A (Professional Services Agreement). Review the full document from Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Carbondale, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.