The proposed geographic area of study is Archuleta County, including the Town of Pagosa Springs. The study should focus on current conditions with 3-year and 5-year projections. The goal is to have this report completed in the third or fourth quarter of 2024.
Demographic Study Update population and demographic trends using the most recent census data to see income, age, size of household, employment, and employment industry. Past studies have not provided sufficient data from local Hispanic/Latino residents. Please propose a methodology for ensuring that the needs of local Hispanic/Latino workers are sufficiently evaluated. Provide data on area workforce primary residence with breakdown of rental vs. home ownership. Delineate needs of housing based on segmented population i.e. hospitality, teachers, first responders, small business employees, government, etc. as well as single individuals, students, families, etc. Provide data on local workers experiencing overcrowding or homelessness, living in vehicles or RVs, or who are at risk of eviction or foreclosure. Please propose a methodology for examining workforce commuter patterns, both within Archuleta County as well as in-commuting from surrounding counties, including the economic and carbon impacts of commuting patterns.
o Assessment of Current and Projected Housing Need Analyze housing built and planned since the 2021 Root Policy Study, and how new supply and demographics have changed post-covid and in this current high interest rate environment. Identify the housing needs and gaps for the local workforce by income (up to 160% AMI), industry, and tenure in 3- and 5-year projections. (Archuleta County Income Limits by AMI attached). The study should ultimately identify product types needed by: sale/rental/other, housing type/styles, size, bedroom and bathroom quantities, amenities, parking, cost ranges, etc. i.e. what should we be building Describe characteristics of the local short-term rental market, including the effects of local short-term rental (STR) policies on the overall market and recommend best practices to mitigate the impact of short-term rentals in the County. Data should include the growth of the STR market, frequency of STR usage, and the number/percentage of owner-occupied STRs versus non-owner occupied STRs. Determine the number of long-term rental units in Archuleta County and the Town of Pagosa Springs and identify any discernible trends in the long-term rental market. Determine the number of Archuleta County residents that are cost burdened and severely cost burdened by housing costs. Who May Respond
Only qualified individuals with experience of preparing Housing Needs Assessments may respond to this RFP. In its proposal, the Proposer shall, at a minimum, include the following Technical Qualifications: Understanding our needs. The Proposer should describe the current challenges and opportunities specific to our organization. Describe how your firm is best suited to assist our organization in facing those challenges and opportunities moving forward.
Understanding the scope of work. The Proposer should clearly describe the scope of work to be performed in alignment with this RFP. The successful Proposer in this RFP process will accomplish the following, in addition to other inclusions identified throughout the RFP. These include all items listed in the Scope of Work, Demographic Study, and Assessment of Current and Future Housing Needs outlined below.
Understanding our industry. The Proposer should describe its understanding of our industry by providing specific industry knowledge and expertise, including:
1. Prior experience working with similar organizations on similar projects.
2. Prior experience providing additional services to organizations similar to Archuleta County.
Engagement team. The Proposer should briefly describe the qualifications of staff to be assigned to the engagement (if applicable). Descriptions should include:
1. Consulting team makeup.
2. Prior experience of the individual team members.
Organization, size, and structure. The Proposer should describe its organization, experience level (in relation to work to be performed), and structure. The description should include:
1. Size of the Proposer, including number of employees.
2. Industry specialization. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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