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Golden Range at Lookout Mountain

  Current Solicitation

The Golden Range at Lookout Mountain parcel was identified as a potential site for affordable housing. It was identified during a review of unused (undeveloped and underutilized) State-owned land.

  • The 41.054-acre parcel is located west of the intersection of Johnson Road and S. Golden Road in Golden, Colorado.
  • In Fall 2024, Kimley-Horn, a contracted consultant, completed a master planning and cost estimate project for developing affordable housing.
  • The State of Colorado Department of Human Services owns the parcel.

Request for Qualification 

The purpose of this request is to identify and select a developer for the project. The project's goal is to transform the parcel into a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive mixed-use community. Project goals include creating:

  • Affordable housing. This is the project's top priority. Affordable housing is defined by low-income housing tax credit rules and guidance set forth by the Internal Revenue Service.
  • Attainable housing. Attainable housing targets households with incomes between 80% to 120% of the area median income ("AMI").
  • Potential opportunity for commercial uses.
  • Opportunities to generate moderate, long-term revenue for future P3 investments.

Dates & Deadlines

  • RFQ Published on Colorado VSS: December 19, 2025
  • Site Visit (see P3 Unit Website for changes):  January 22, 2026, 10:00am (Weather Permitting)
  • RFQ Questions Deadline: February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm
  • Responses to RFQ Questions: February 27, 2026
  • SOQ Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm

Documents

Vendor Self-Service

Note: RFQ information is also available via Colorado Vendor Self-Service (VSS). To access: 

  1. Visit State of Colorado Vendor Self Service.
  2. Click on View Published Solicitations.
  3. Type Golden Range in the Keyword Search.
  4. Click Search.