Economic Development Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Pueblo, Colorado, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: March 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive analysis and recommendations for special district structures supporting economic development in Pueblo, Colorado.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Expertise in Colorado special district formation and operation
Expertise in economic development planning
Familiarity with public finance and governance structures
Submit five bound copies, one unbound copy, and a digital PDF copy of the proposal
Proposal must be clearly labeled 'PuebloPlex: Special District Study'
Proposal must be valid for a minimum of one year
Consultant must have the requisite authority, capacity, experience, and expertise to perform services
Maintain minimum insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability

BUDGET

Estimate

$75,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

PuebloPlex - RFP Issuance: March 15, 2026

Site Visits / Tours – Appointment Request Due Date: March 17, 2026

Site Visits / Tours: March 17th-19th, 2026

Open Question Forum (written questions/clarifications) Due by Date: March 24, 2026

Open Question Forum Responses (All questions/answers to all parties from PuebloPlex): March 26, 2026

Proposal Submittal Deadline: March 30, 2026

Top 3 Finalist's Presentations to the Selection Committee: April 7th-8th, 2026

Successful Proposer Selected and Announced: April 10, 2026

Submittal of the Final Deliverables Must Occur by December 31, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 25th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Pueblo Depot Activity Development Authority (dba PuebloPlex)

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Pueblo, Colorado seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive economic development services. The selected firm will conduct legal, financial, and strategic analysis to recommend the optimal special district structure and address relevant considerations, including a detailed legal and regulatory review.

Responsibilities include summarizing formation requirements, governance structures, powers, and limitations for each district type, reviewing economic development goals, and assessing organizational structure. The firm will conduct stakeholder interviews to identify priorities such as infrastructure financing, tax increment financing (TIF), and service delivery needs. A comparative analysis tool (e.g., summary, table, or matrix) must be developed to evaluate special district types based on legal authority, funding mechanisms, governance, flexibility, sustainability, and other relevant factors.

Additionally, the vendor will evaluate potential revenue sources and costs for each special district type, assess implications for taxpayers and businesses, and model funding scenarios for major economic development and capital projects. The assignment includes preparing briefing materials for elected officials, developing a detailed report with recommendations, and facilitating interviews, workshops, or public meetings to engage stakeholders and build consensus.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.