Huerfano County invites qualified developers to submit proposals for the redevelopment of designated parcels in the Rio Cucharas District, incorporating market-rate housing, affordable housing, and community orientated commercial spaces and amenities.
The development site includes (17) ½ acre, to be platted, lots, along with identified community spaces. The county will initiate the replatting but will work in partnership with the selected developer(s) to finalize this process with their input. The County’s goal is to create a diverse, inclusive, and resilient neighborhood, with a mix of for-sale and rental housing, sustainable infrastructure, and community-focused features. The County is considering the establishment a County Revitalization Authority which may allow tax increment financing for public utilities.
The full RFP is available here: Rio Cucharas Inn RFP 2026-01 and supporting materials are available at this link.
Written submissions for the supply of the services described herein will be accepted until Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4PM MT. Any response received after that time will not be considered.
The County will only accept electronic submissions in response to this RFP. Electronic submissions are required to be considered for an award. Please plan for a maximum file size of 2GB.
To submit your Bid online, please visit www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/huerfano-county-government.
If you experience problems submitting your electronic response, please contact the Bidnet Direct technical support team (800-835-4603) prior to the submission deadline. Please allocate sufficient time to submit your proposal to the Bidnet website. The 4:00 pm Mountain Time deadline is a hard stop. You must save your submission to the site before the deadline or you will be locked out and your submission will not be accepted.
Procedural and technical questions are to be submitted in writing to Carl Young, County Administrator, at [email protected] or online through Bidnet Direct. Questions will be accepted until Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4PM MT.