Town of Vail - Mountain Community Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Framework - RFP 2026
Town of VailCity · Vail, CO- Due
- Jan 22, 2027
- 81 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Vail is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consultant teams to assist in the development of a comprehensive Mountain Community Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Framework. The intent of this project is to strengthen the Town's ability to anticipate, withstand, adapt to, respond to, and recover from natural, environmental, economic, infrastructure-related, and social disruptions that may reasonably affect a high-altitude mountain community. The plan will be organized around three required areas of effort: preplanning (40%), response planning (20%), and community stabilization (40%). Potential hazards include wildfire, rockfall, landslides, avalanche impacts, severe winter storms, and economic disruption. Qualifications deadline is January 22, 2027, with questions due by December 4, 2026.
Demonstrated understanding of mountain community resiliency and disaster recovery, Relevant experience with comparable jurisdictions, Strength and practicality of proposed methodology, Qualifications of project team, Quality and clarity of proposed deliverables, Ability to engage stakeholders effectively, Experience with all-hazards risk assessment and emergency management, Proposed schedule, Cost and overall value, References and past performance
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Summary
The Town of Vail is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consultant teams to assist in the development of a comprehensive Mountain Community Resiliency and Disaster Recovery Framework.
The intent of this project is to strengthen the Town's ability to anticipate, withstand, adapt to, respond to, and recover from natural, environmental, economic, infrastructure-related, and social disruptions that may reasonably affect a high-altitude mountain community. The plan will be organized around three required areas of effort: preplanning (40%), response planning (20%), and community stabilization (40%). Potential hazards include wildfire, rockfall, landslides, avalanche impacts, severe winter storms, and economic disruption. Qualifications deadline is January 22, 2027, with questions due by December 4, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Demonstrated understanding of mountain community resiliency and disaster recovery
- Relevant experience with comparable jurisdictions
- Strength and practicality of proposed methodology
- Qualifications of project team
- Quality and clarity of proposed deliverables
- Ability to engage stakeholders effectively
- Experience with all-hazards risk assessment and emergency management
- Proposed schedule
- Cost and overall value
- References and past performance
- Scope location
- Vail, Colorado
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Vail?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 22, 2027.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Vail 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.
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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: "Demonstrated understanding of mountain community resiliency and disaster recovery, Relevant experience with comparable jurisdictions, Strength and practicality of proposed methodology, Qualifications..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Vail?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 22, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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 Town of Vail for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Vail, Colorado. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.