Housing Needs Assessment RFP

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Dec 1, 2025
Due:	Dec 30, 2025
Agency:	Johnstown town
Type of Government:	State & Local
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Consultant Services for the development of:

1. Housing Needs Assessment;

2. Housing Action Plan;

3. Comprehensive Plan Strategic Growth Element; and

4. Comprehensive Plan Water Supply Element

Town of Johnstown

450 South Parish Avenue, P.O. Box 609

Johnstown, Colorado

80534

Proposal Release Date: Monday, December 1, 2025

Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm

Contact: Matt LeCerf

Title: Town Manager

Email: mlecerf@johnstownco.gov

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................3

SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIRED SERVICES.......................................................4

SECTION 3: PROPOSAL FORMAT & SUBMITTAL .......................................................................8

SECTION 4: EVALUATION AND AWARD....................................................................................9

ATTACHMENT A: Professional Services Agreement (SAMPLE) ..............................................11

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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.01 INFORMATION SUMMARY

*DIGITAL SUBMITALS ONLY* The Town of Johnstown (“Town”) is seeking professional services to

fulfill Colorado Senate Bill 24-174, specifically for the development of a local Housing Needs

Assessment, Housing Action Plan, and both a Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element

for the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Submissions shall be emailed to Matt LeCerf, Town Manager,

via email at mlecerf@johnstownco.gov

Proposals will be accepted until Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM, MST. No proposals will be

accepted after that time.

1.02 PURPOSE

The Town of Johnstown is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms (“Firm”) to enter into a

Professional Services Agreement to prepare a local Housing Needs Assessment, Housing Action

Plan, and to develop a Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element, which will be included

in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

1.04 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Prospective firms are requested to submit any questions no later than Friday, December 12, 2025, by

5:00 PM, (MST) to Matt LeCerf, Town Manager, via email at mlecerf@johnstownco.gov

1.05 AWARD

The award will be made to the qualified Firm who is best suited to deliver the Project based on

technical qualifications, cost, project timeline, and responsiveness to the entire scope. Additional

information regarding award criteria can be found in Section 4, Evaluation and Award, of this

document. The Town reserves the right to further negotiate any proposal, including price, with the

highest-rated respondent. If an agreement cannot be reached with the highest-rated respondent, the

Town reserves the right to negotiate and recommend an award to the next-ranked respondent or

subsequent respondents until an agreement is reached. The Town, at its sole discretion, may re-

advertise this RFP if an agreement cannot be reached.

1.06 AGREEMENT

The successful firm shall be required to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the Town.

A sample agreement (Attachment A) is attached for your reference.

1.07 EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONSE

The Town will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by a consultant in preparing and

submitting a proposal. All proposals shall provide a straightforward, concise delineation of the

consultant’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this request. Emphasis should be on

completeness and clarity of content.

1.08 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

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The Town reserves the right to review and approve/disapprove of all key staff and sub-consultant

substitutions, Furthermore, the Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in part or in full

and to waive any technicalities or informalities as may best serve the interests of the Town.

1.09 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION

RFP TITLE

Consultant Services for the development of a Housing Needs

Assessment, Housing Action Plan, Water Supply Element, and

Strategic Growth Element

RFP ISSUE DATE

SUBMISSION OF

QUESTIONS

RESPONSE TO

QUESTIONS

POINT OF CONTACT

FOR QUESTIONS

FINAL SUBMITTAL

DATE FOR

PROPOSALS

TARGET AWARD OF

CONTRACT DATE

December 1, 2025

December 12, 2025, by 5:00pm MST

Will be published on December 17, 2025, by 5:00pm MST

Matt LeCerf

Town Manager

mlecerf@johnstownco.gov

December 30, 2025, by 5:00pm MST

March 2026

SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIRED SERVICES

2.01 BACKGROUND

A. The Town of Johnstown, located just 40 miles North of Denver and is home to approximately 20,000

residents. The Town has been experiencing rapid growth for the past five years at approximately 5 %

per year. With the changes that have occurred, and the requirements of SB 24-174, the Town will

need to assess the current housing needs with an inclusive approach that considers the water supply

and growth potential.

2.02 INTRODUCTION

A. This Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the project, the required scope of services, the

consultant selection process, and the minimum information that must be included in the proposal.

Failure to submit information in accordance with the RFP requirements and procedures may be

cause for disqualification.

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B. Based on this RFP, possible interviews, and reference checks, the Town intends to select a

consultant for the Town of Johnstown. The process will include the negotiation of a Professional

Services Agreement. If the Town is unable to reach a contract agreement with the selected

consultant, then the Town would have the option to negotiate with another consultant. This RFP does

not commit to the Town to award a contract, defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal

pursuant to the RFP, or any resulting negotiations, or procure a work contract.

2.03 STATEMENT OF WORK OVERVIEW

A. The Town is seeking professional services from an experienced consulting firm qualified to prepare

a consultant team to assist in the completion of a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA), Housing Action

Plan (HAP), and the integration of the required Water Supply and Strategic Growth Elements into the

Town’s Comprehensive Plan. These tasks must align with the methodologies and timelines set by the

Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Additionally, the HNA and HAP shall meet all statutory

requirements.

2.04 OVERVIEW OF SERVICES & IDENTIFICATION OF KEY TASKS

A. Kick-off Meeting and Site Visit (After Award)

o Meet with Town Staff to review the project timeline and expectations.

B. Background Review

Master/strategic plans that have been completed/adopted and will provide context and direction for

the water efficiency plan update include but are not limited to:

o Town of Johnstown Strategic Plan (2025)

o Town of Johnstown Land Use and Development Code (2023)

o Town of Johnstown Comprehensive Plan (2021)

o Town of Johnstown Water Master Plan (2015)

C. Scope of Services

Task 1: Housing Needs Assessment (HNA)

o Collect and review existing housing data. The Town has not performed a Housing Needs

Assessment in the past, nor any other housing study.

o Identify data gaps relative to DOLA’s HNA methodology

o Obtain additional demographic, socioeconomic, and housing market data (e.g., ACS,

census, local sources).

o Analyze housing affordability by income levels, tenure (renter/owner), and household types.

o Assess cost-burden and displacement risk among vulnerable populations.

o Evaluate the availability, capacity, and needs of continuum-of-care and special-needs

housing facilities as part of the overall housing demand and gap analysis.

o Map housing stock characteristics, zoning constraints, and underserved areas using GIS.

• Compile spatial datasets including parcels, zoning, infrastructure, housing stock,

and environmental features.

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Bid Title:	Housing Needs Assessment RFP
Category:	Engineering
Status:	Open

Housing Needs Assessment RFP

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