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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
WELD COUNTY AND DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this l day of J
2025, by and between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of t euVeld
County Department of Planning Services, hereinafter referred to as "County," and Design
Workshop, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Contractor".
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor to perform services as required
by County and set forth in the attached Exhibits; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is willing and has the specific ability, qualifications, and
time to perform the required services according to the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and
has the time, skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the services as set
forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1 Introduction. The terms of this Agreement are contained in the terms recited in this
document and in the attached Exhibits, each of which forms an integral part of this
Agreement and are incorporated herein. The parties each acknowledge and agree
that this Agreement, including the attached Exhibits, define the performance
obligations of Contractor and Contractor's willingness and ability to meet those
requirements (the "Work"). If a conflict occurs between this Agreement and any
Exhibit or other attached document, the terms of this Agreement shall control, and
the remaining order of precedence shall be based upon order of attachment.
Exhibit A consists of County's Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP)
as set forth in Bid Package No. B2500047.
Exhibit B consists of Contractor's Response to County's Request.
2. Service or Work. Contractor agrees to procure the materials, equipment and/or
products necessary for the Work and agrees to diligently provide all services, labor,
personnel, and materials necessary to perform and complete the Work described in
the attached Exhibits. Contractor shall further be responsible for the timely
completion and acknowledges that a failure to comply with the standards and
requirements of Work within the time limits prescribed by County may result in
County's decision to withhold payment or to terminate this Agreement.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement begins upon the date of the mutual execution of
this Agreement and shall continue through and until Contractor's completion of the
responsibilities described in the attached Exhibits. Both of the parties to this
Agreement understand and agree that the laws of the State of Colorado prohibit
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County from entering into Agreements which bind County for periods longer than one
year. This Agreement may be extended upon mutual written agreement of the
Parties.
4. Termination; Breach; Cure. County may terminate this Agreement for its own
convenience upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Either Party may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon material breach of the other party,
however the breaching party shall have fifteen (15) days after receiving such notice
to cure such breach. Upon termination, County shall take possession of all materials,
equipment, tools and facilities owned by County which Contractor is using, by
whatever method it deems expedient; and, Contractor shall deliver to County all
drawings, drafts, or other documents it has completed or partially completed under
this Agreement, together with all other items, materials and documents which have
been paid for by County, and these items, materials and documents shall be the
property of County. Copies of work product that is incomplete at the time of
termination shall be marked "DRAFT -INCOMPLETE." If this Agreement is terminated
by County, Contractor shall be compensated for, and such compensation shall be
limited to, (1) the sum of the amounts contained in invoices which it has submitted
and which have been approved by the County; (2) the reasonable value to County of
the services which Contractor provided prior to the date of the termination notice, but
which had not yet been approved for payment; and (3) the cost of any work which the
County approves in writing which it determines is needed to accomplish an orderly
termination of the work. County shall be entitled to the use of all material generated
pursuant to this Agreement upon termination. Upon termination of this Agreement by
County, Contractor shall have no claim of any kind whatsoever against the County
by reason of such termination or by reason of any act incidental thereto, except for
compensation for work satisfactorily performed and/or materials described herein
properly delivered.
5. Extension or Amendment. Any amendments or modifications to this agreement
shall be in writing signed by both parties. No additional services or work performed
by Contractor shall be the basis for additional compensation unless and until
Contractor has obtained written authorization and acknowledgement by County for
such additional services. Accordingly, no claim that the County has been unjustly
enriched by any additional services, whether or not there is in fact any such unjust
enrichment, shall be the basis of any increase in the compensation payable
hereunder. In the event that written authorization and acknowledgment by the County
for such additional services is not timely executed and issued in strict accordance
with this Agreement, Contractor's rights with respect to such additional services shall
be deemed waived and such failure shall result in non-payment for such additional
services or work performed. In the event the County shall require changes in the
scope, character, or complexity of the work to be performed, and said changes cause
an increase or decrease in the time required or the costs to the Contractor for
performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion time shall be
negotiated between the parties, and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly by
Change Order. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be made
in writing prior to performance of any work covered in the anticipated Change Order,
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unless approved and documented otherwise by the County Representative. Any
change in work made without such prior Change Order shall be deemed covered in
the compensation and time provisions of this Agreement, unless approved and
documented otherwise by the County Representative.
6. Compensation. Upon Contractor's successful completion of the Work, and County's
acceptance of the same, County agrees to pay Contractor an amount not to exceed
$599,600 as set forth in the Exhibits. No payment in excess of that set forth in the
Exhibits will be made by County unless a Change Order authorizing such additional
payment has been specifically approved by Weld County as required pursuant to the
Weld County Code. If, at any time during the term or after termination or expiration
of this Agreement, County reasonably determines that any payment made by County
to Contractor was improper because the service for which payment was made did
not perform as set forth in this Agreement, then upon written notice of such
determination and request for reimbursement from County, Contractor shall forthwith
return such payment(s) to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
unexpended funds advanced by County, if any, shall forthwith be returned to County.
County will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and
Contractor agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of
any taxes related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Unless
expressly enumerated in the attached Exhibits, Contractor shall not be entitled to be
paid for any other expenses (e.g. mileage). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Agreement, County shall have no obligations under this Agreement
after, nor shall any payments be made to Contractor in respect of any period after
December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefore by County in
accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in
compliance with Article 25, Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local
Government Budget Law (C.R.S. 29-1-101 et. seq.) and the TABOR Amendment
(Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20).
7. Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that it is an independent contractor and
that Contractor's officers, agents or employees will not become employees or agents
of County, nor entitled to any employee benefits (including unemployment insurance
or workers' compensation benefits) from County as a result of the execution of this
Agreement. Contractor shall be solely responsible for its acts and those of its agents
and employees for all acts performed pursuant to this Agreement Any provisions in
this Contract that may appear to give the County the right to direct contractor as to
details of doing work or to exercise a measure of control over the work mean that
Contractor shall follow the direction of the County as to end results of the work only.
The Contractor is obligated to pay all federal and state income tax on any moneys
earned or paid pursuant to this contract.
8. Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges that County has entered into this
Agreement in reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Contractor.
Contractor shall not enter into any subcontractor agreements for the completion of
the Work without County's prior written consent, which may be withheld in County's
sole discretion. County shall have the right in its reasonable discretion to approve all
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personnel assigned to the Work during the performance of this Agreement and no
personnel to whom County has an objection, in its reasonable discretion, shall be
assigned to the Work. Contractor shall require each subcontractor, as approved by
County and to the extent of the Work to be performed by the subcontractor, to be
bound to Contractor by the terms of this Agreement, and to assume toward
Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities which Contractor, by this
Agreement, assumes toward County. County shall have the right (but not the
obligation) to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any subcontractor
hired by Contractor and Contractor shall cooperate in such process. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees, and
subcontractors.
9. Ownership. All work and information obtained by Contractor under this Agreement
or individual work order shall become or remain (as applicable), the property of
County. In addition, all reports, documents, data, plans, drawings, records, and
computer files generated by Contractor in relation to this Agreement and all reports,
test results and all other tangible materials obtained and/or produced in connection
with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such materials are in
completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County.
Contractor shall not make use of such material for purposes other than in connection
with this Agreement without prior written approval of County.
10. Confidentiality. Confidential information of the Contractor should be transmitted
separately from non -confidential information, clearly denoting in red on the relevant
document at the top the word, "CONFIDENTIAL." However, Contractor is advised
that as a public entity, Weld County must comply with the provisions of the Colorado
Open Records Act (CORA), C.R.S. 24-72-201, et seq., with regard to public records,
and cannot guarantee the confidentiality of all documents. Contractor agrees to keep
confidential all of County's confidential information. Contractor agrees not to sell,
assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person
or entity without seeking written permission from the County. Contractor agrees to
advise its employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and proprietary
nature of this confidential information and of the restrictions imposed by this
Agreement.
11. Warranty. Contractor warrants that the Work performed under this Agreement will
be performed in a manner consistent with the standards governing such services and
the provisions of this Agreement. Contractor further represents and warrants that all
Work shall be performed by qualified personnel in a professional manner, consistent
with industry standards, and that all services will conform to applicable specifications.
For work in which Contractor produces a design to be used for construction purposes,
Contractor shall carefully check all unit quantities and quantity calculations and shall
submit them for County review. If the County experiences additional costs during
project construction which are directly associated with errors and omissions
(professional negligence) which require change orders to the construction contract
resulting in costs greater than the construction contract bid unit costs, Contractor
shall be financially liable for such increased costs.
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12. Acceptance of Services Not a Waiver. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor
shall submit to County originals of all test results, reports, etc., generated during
completion of this work. Acceptance by County of reports and incidental material(s)
furnished under this Agreement shall not in any way relieve Contractor of
responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the project. In no event shall any action
by County hereunder constitute or be construed to be a waiver by County of any
breach of this Agreement or default which may then exist on the part of Contractor,
and County's action or inaction when any such breach or default exists shall not
impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to County with respect to such
breach or default. No assent expressed or implied, to any breach of any one or more
covenants, provisions or conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed or taken to
be a waiver of any other breach. Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, the
Work completed under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any of
the County's rights under this Agreement or under the law generally.
13. Insurance. Contractor must secure, before the commencement of the Work, the
following insurance covering all operations, goods, and services provided pursuant to
this Agreement, and shall keep the required insurance coverage in force at all times
during the term of the Agreement, or any extension thereof, and during any warranty
period. For all coverages, Contractor's insurer shall waive subrogation rights against
County. Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of liability no less than those
stated below. An excess liability policy or umbrella liability policy may be used to
meet the minimum liability requirements provided that the coverage is written on a
"following form" basis.
Acceptability of Insurers: Insurance is to be placed with insurers duly licensed or
authorized to do business in the state of Colorado and with an "A.M. Best" rating of
not less than A -VII. The County in no way warrants that the above -required minimum
insurer rating is sufficient to protect the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency.
Required Types of Insurance
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as required by state
statute, covering all of the Contractor's employees acting within the course and scope
of their employment. The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the
County. This requirement shall not apply when a Contractor or subcontractor is
exempt under Colorado Workers' Compensation Act, AND when such Contractor or
subcontractor executes the appropriate sole proprietor waiver form.
Minimum Limits:
Coverage A (Workers' Compensation) Statutory
Coverage B (Employers Liability) $ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 500,000
Commercial General Liability Insurance - Occurrence Form
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Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, liability assumed under an Insured
Contract. The policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured
language: "Weld County, its subsidiary, parent, elected officials, employees,
associated and/or affiliated entities, successors, or assigns, agents, and volunteers
shall be named as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the
activities performed by, or on behalf of the Contractor."
Such policy shall include Minimum Limits as follows:
General Aggregate $ 1,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $ 1,000,000
Each Occurrence Limit $ 1,000,000
Personal/Advertising Injury $ 1,000,000
Automobile Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any vehicles used in the performance of this
Contract.
Such policy shall maintain Minimum Limits as follows:
Bodily Injury/Property Damage (Each Accident) $ 1,000,000
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability)
The policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for those
positions defined in the Scope of Services of this contract. Contractor shall maintain
limits for all claims covering wrongful acts, errors and/or omissions, including design
errors, if applicable, for damage sustained by reason of or in the course of operations
under this Contract resulting from professional services. In the event that the
professional liability insurance required by this Contract is written on a claims -made
basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede
the effective date of this Contract; and that either continuous coverage will be
maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2)
years beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed.
Minimum Limits:
Per Loss
Aggregate
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
14. Proof of Insurance. Upon County's request, Contractor shall provide to County, for
examination, a policy, endorsement, or other proof of insurance as determined in
County's sole discretion. Provided information for examination shall be considered
confidential, and as such, shall be deemed not subject to Colorado Open Records
Act (CORA) disclosure.
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All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado,
and unless otherwise specified, all policies must be written on a per occurrence basis.
The Contractor shall provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing all
required coverages, before commencing work or entering the County premises.
The Contractor shall furnish the County with certificates of insurance (ACCORD) form
or equivalent approved by the County as required by this Contract. The certificates
for each insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf. The Contractor shall name on the Certificate of Insurance
for the Commercial General Liability coverage and for the Automobile Liability
coverage, "Weld County, its successors or assigns; its elected officials, employees,
agents, affiliated entities, and volunteers as Additional Insureds" with respect to
liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of the Contractor".
On insurance policies where Weld County is named as an additional insured, the
County shall be an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the
Contractor even if those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this
Contract.
Each insurance policy required by this Agreement must be in effect at or prior to
commencement of work under this Agreement and remain in effect for the duration
of the project, and for a longer period of time if required by other provisions in this
Agreement. Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required by this Agreement
or to provide evidence of renewal is a material breach of contract.
All certificates and any required endorsement(s) shall be sent directly to the County
Department Representative's Name and Address. The project/contract number and
project description shall be noted on the Certificate of Insurance. The County
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all insurance policies
required by this Agreement at any time, and such shall also be deemed confidential.
Any modification or variation from the insurance requirements in this Agreement shall
be made by the County Attorney's Office, whose decision shall be final. Such action
will not require a formal contract amendment but may be made by administrative
action.
15. Additional Insurance Related Requirements. The County requires that all policies
of insurance be written on a primary basis, non-contributory with any other insurance
coverages and/or self-insurance carried by the County.
The Contractor shall advise the County in the event any general aggregate or other
aggregate limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. At their own
expense, the Contractor will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the
minimum requirements and shall furnish the County with a new certificate of
insurance showing such coverage is in force.
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Commercial General Liability Completed Operations coverage must be kept in effect
for up to three (3) years after completion of the project. Contractors Professional
Liability (Errors and Omissions) policy must be kept in effect for up to three (3) years
after completion of the project.
Certificates of insurance shall state that on the policies that the County is required to
be named as an Additional Insured, the insurance carrier shall provide a minimum of
30 days' advance written notice to the County for cancellation, non -renewal,
suspension, or voiding of policies required under this Agreement. Contractor agrees
to provide County a minimum of 30 days' written notice of material changes in
insurance coverage for such policies. On all other policies, it is the Contractor's
responsibility to give the County 30 days' notice if policies are reduced in coverage
or limits, cancelled or non -renewed. However, in those situations where the insurance
carrier refuses to provide notice to County, the Contractor shall notify County of any
cancellation, or reduction in coverage or limits of any insurance within seven (7) days
or receipt of insurer's notification to that effect.
The Contractor agrees that the insurance requirements specified in this Agreement
do not reduce the liability Contractor has assumed in the indemnification/hold
harmless section of this Agreement.
Failure of the Contractor to fully comply with these requirements during the term of
this Agreement may be considered a material breach of contract and may be cause
for immediate termination of the Agreement at the option of the County.
16. Subcontractor Insurance. Contractor hereby warrants that all subcontractors
providing services under this Agreement have or will have the above -described
insurance prior to their commencement of the Work, or otherwise that they are
covered by the Contractor's policies to the minimum limits as required herein.
Contractor agrees to provide proof of insurance for all such subcontractors upon
request by the County.
17. No limitation of Liability. The insurance coverages specified in this Agreement are
the minimum requirements, and these requirements do not decrease or limit the
liability of Contractor. The County in no way warrants that the minimum limits
contained herein are sufficient to protect the Contractor from liabilities that might arise
out of the performance of the Work under by the Contractor, its agents,
representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor shall assess its own
risks and if it deems appropriate and/or prudent, maintain higher limits and/or broader
coverages. The Contractor is not relieved of any liability or other obligations assumed
or pursuant to the Contract by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in
sufficient amounts, duration, or types. The Contractor shall maintain, at its own
expense, any additional kinds or amounts of insurance that it may deem necessary
to cover its obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.
18. Certification of Compliance with Insurance Requirements. The Contractor
stipulates that it has met the insurance requirements identified herein. The Contractor
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shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and quantity of
all services provided, the timely delivery of said services, and the coordination of all
services rendered by the Contractor and shall, without additional compensation,
promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies.
19. Mutual Cooperation. The County and Contractor shall cooperate with each other in
the collection of any insurance proceeds which may be payable in the event of any
loss, including the execution and delivery of any proof of loss or other actions
required to effect recovery.
20. Indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and, not excluding the
County's right to participate, defend the County, its officers, officials, agents, and
employees, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, direct damages,
losses, and expenses including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and
costs, (hereinafter referred to collectively as "claims") for bodily injury or personal
injury including death, or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property caused,
or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligent or willful acts or omissions
of Contractor or any of its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees or
subcontractors. This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of or
recovered under the Workers' Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of such
contractor to conform to any federal, state, or local law, statute, ordinance, rule,
regulation, or court decree. It is the specific intention of the parties that the County
shall, in all instances, except for claims arising solely from the negligent or willful acts
or omissions of the County, be indemnified by Contractor from and against any and
all claims. It is agreed that Contractor will be responsible for primary loss
investigation, defense, and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable.
In consideration of award of this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive all rights of
subrogation against the County, its officers, officials, agents, and employees for
losses arising from the work performed by the Contractor for the County. The
Contractor shall be fully responsible and liable for any and all injuries or damage
received or sustained by any person, persons, or property on account of its
performance under this Agreement or its failure to comply with the provisions of the
Agreement.
A failure of Contractor to comply with these indemnification provisions shall result in
County's right but not the obligation to terminate this Agreement or to pursue any
other lawful remedy.
21. Non -Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any
interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County. Any
attempts by Contractor to assign or transfer its rights hereunder without such prior
approval by County shall, at the option of County, automatically terminate this
Agreement and all rights of Contractor hereunder. Such consent may be granted or
denied at the sole and absolute discretion of County.
22. Examination of Records. To the extent required by law, the Contractor agrees that
a duly authorized representative of County, including the County Auditor, shall have
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access to and the right to examine and audit any books, documents, papers and
records of Contractor, involving all matters and/or transactions related to this
Agreement. Contractor agrees to maintain these documents for three years from the
date of the last payment received.
23. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays
in delivery or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this
Agreement, where such failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control,
including but not limited to Acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes, or
Governmental actions.
24. Notices. County may designate, prior to commencement of Work, its project
representative ("County Representative") who shall make, within the scope of his or
her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with reference to the project. All
requests for contract interpretations, change orders, and other clarification or
instruction shall be directed to County Representative. All notices or other
communications made by one party to the other concerning the terms and conditions
of this contract shall be deemed delivered under the following circumstances:
a) personal service by a reputable courier service requiring signature for receipt;
or
b) five (5) days following delivery to the United States Postal Service, postage
prepaid addressed to a party at the address set forth in this contract; or
c) electronic transmission via email at the address set forth below, where a
receipt or acknowledgment is required and received by the sending party; or
Either party may change its notice address(es) by written notice to the other. Notice may
be sent to:
TO CONTRACTOR: Design Workshop
Name: Anna Laybourn
Position: Principal
Address: 22860 Two Rivers Road, Suite 102
Address: Basalt, CO 81621
E-mail: aaaybourn@designworkshop.com
Phone: 970-399-1408
TO COUNTY:
Name: Jim Flesher
Position: Long -Range Planner
Address: PO Box 758
Address: Greeley, CO 80632
E-mail: jflesher@weld.gov
Phone: 970-400-3552
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25. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and
State laws, rules and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including without
limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices.
26. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive, and County may
engage or use other Contractors or persons to perform services of the same or
similar nature.
27. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement including the Exhibits attached
hereto and incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings or
agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement. This
Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by
both parties.
28. Fund Availability. Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal
year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and
otherwise made available. Execution of this Agreement by County does not create
an obligation on the part of County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in
each succeeding year.
29. Employee Financial Interest/Conflict of Interest — C.R.S. §§24-18-201 et seq.
and §24-50-507. The signatories to this Agreement state that to their knowledge, no
employee of Weld County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the
service or property which is the subject matter of this Agreement.
30. Survival of Termination. The obligations of the parties under this Agreement that
by their nature would continue beyond expiration or termination of this Agreement
(including, without limitation, the warranties, indemnification obligations,
confidentiality and record keeping requirements) shall survive any such expiration or
termination.
31. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is
then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties.
32. Non -Waiver. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on,
and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Contract, the monetary
limitations or any other immunities, rights, benefits, and protections, provided by the
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as from time to time
amended, or otherwise available to the County, its subsidiary, associated and/or
affiliated entities, successors, or assigns; or its elected officials, employees, agents,
and volunteers.
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33. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action
relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and
nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever
by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the
undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving
services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
34. Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval. This Agreement
shall not be valid until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, Colorado, or its designee.
35. Choice of Law/Jurisdiction. Colorado law, and rules and regulations established
pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement
of this Agreement. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which
conflicts with said laws, rules and/or regulations shall be null and void. In the event
of a legal dispute between the parties, Contractor agrees that the Weld County
District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve said dispute.
36. No Employment of Unauthorized Aliens - Contractor certifies, warrants, and
agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien who
will perform work under this Agreement (see 8 U.S.C.A. §1324a and (h)(3)), nor enter
into a contract with a subcontractor that employs or contracts with an unauthorized
alien to perform work under this Agreement. Upon request, contractor shall deliver to
the County a written notarized affirmation that it has examined the legal work status
of an employee and shall comply with all other requirements of federal or state law,
including employment verification requirements contained within state or federal
grants or awards funding public contracts.
Contractor agrees to comply with any reasonable request from the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment in the course of any investigation.
If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision, County may
terminate this Agreement for breach.
37. Attorney's Fees/Legal Costs. In the event of a dispute between County and
Contractor concerning this Agreement, the parties agree that each party shall be
responsible for the payment of attorney fees and/or legal costs incurred by or on its
own behalf.
38. Binding Arbitration Prohibited. Weld County does not agree to binding arbitration
by any extra judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement
or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void.
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Acknowledgment. County and Contractor acknowledge that each has read this
Agreement, understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms. Both parties further
agree that this Agreement, with the attached Exhibits, is the complete and exclusive
statement of agreement between the parties and supersedes all proposals or prior
agreements, oral or written, and any other communications between the parties relating
to the subject matter of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR:
By: Design Workshop
Name: Anna Laybourn
Title: Principal
7/8/2025
Date of Signature
WELD COUNTY: ATTEST:a444), j,,,/ ;„4. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Crlerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board
JUL 1 6 2025
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Weld County Finance Department
Purchasing Division
1301 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Exhibit A
Professional Services - Request for Proposal (RFP) Cover Sheet
Solicitation Number: B2500047
Title: Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Issue Date: April 4, 2025
Pre -Proposal Meeting: April 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM
Pre -Proposal Location: Virtual
Questions Due: April 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Answers Posted: April 25, 2025, by 2:00 PM
Questions email: bids@weld.gov
Proposal Due Date: May 9, 2025, by 3:00 PM, Purchasing's Clock
Proposal Delivery: Preferred email to bids(c�weld.gov or option to hand delivery to 1301
North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
For additional information: bids@weld.gov
Documents Included in this Solicitation Package
RFP Schedules
S chedule A: Proposal Instructions
S chedule B: Scope of Work
S chedule C: Project Schedule
S chedule D: RFP Response - Criteria
Schedule E: Proposal Form
S chedule F: Insurance
Schedule G: Weld County Contract
Form Revision 12-2024
Table of Contents
Professional Services — Request for Proposal (RFP) Cover Sheet 1
Documents Included in this Solicitation Package 1
RFP Schedules 1
Table of Contents 2
Schedule A - Proposal Instructions 3
Purpose/Background 3
Proposal Advertisement 3
Proposal Submission 4
Introductory Information 4
Cooperative Purchasing 5
Schedule B - Scope of Work 6
Project Overview 6
Method of Procurement 6
Pricing Method 6
Scope of Work 7
General Project Tasks 9
Deliverables 11
Schedule and Budget 11
Schedule C - Procurement Schedule 12
Schedule D — RFP Response Criteria 13
RFP Response Submittal 13
Response Format 14
Grading Criteria 14
Schedule E - Proposal Response Form 16
Proposal Submittal Instructions 16
Fees 16
Attestation 17
Schedule F — Insurance 18
Insurance 18
Insurance Mailing Information - 21
Schedule G - Weld County Contract 22
Contractual Obligations 22
Weld County Standard Contract 22
Schedule A - Proposal Instructions
Purpose/Background
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, by and through its Purchasing Office
(collectively referred to herein as, "Weld County"), wishes to purchase the following:
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
An optional pre -Proposal conference will be held on April 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM and proposers
may attend virtually by navigating to items below:
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Proposals will be received until: May 9, 2025, by 3:00 PM (Weld County Purchasing Time Clock).
The submitted Proposals will be read over a Microsoft Teams Conference Call on May 9, 2025,
by 3:30 PM. To join, call the phone number and enter the Conference ID provided below or you
are invited to attend the Proposal opening in person at the Weld County Purchasing Conference
Room, 1301 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631.
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Proposal Advertisement
You can find information concerning this request on the BidNet Direct website at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/. Weld County Government is a member of BidNet Direct. BidNet Direct
is an on-line notification system which is being utilized by multiple non-profit and governmental entities.
Participating entities post their Proposals, quotes, proposals, addendums, and awards on this one
centralized system.
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Proposal Submission
1. PREFERRED: email Proposals to bidsweld.gov If your Proposal exceeds 25MB please
upload your Proposal to https://www.bidnetdirect.com. The maximum file size to upload to
BidNet Direct is 500 MB. If vendor does not desire email submission, sealed Proposals will be
received at the Office of the Weld County Purchasing in the Weld County Building located at
1301 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 by the Proposal due date and time.
2. PDF format is required. Emailed Proposals must include the following statement on the email: "I
hereby waive my right to a sealed Proposal". An email confirmation will be sent when your
P roposal has been received. Please call Purchasing at 970-400-4222 or 4223 with any
questions.
Introductory Information
1. Proposals shall be typewritten or written in ink on forms prepared by the Weld County Purchasing
Division. Each Proposal must give the full business address of Proposer and be signed by
authorized person. Proposals by partnerships must furnish the full names of all partners and
must be signed with the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an
authorized representative, followed by the signature and title of the person signing. Proposals
by corporations must be signed with the legal name of the corporation, followed by the name of
the state of the incorporation and by the signature and title of the president, secretary, or other
person authorized to bind it in the matter. The name of each person signing shall also be typed
or printed below the signature. A Proposal by a person who affixes to his signature the word
"president," "secretary," "agent," or other title without disclosing his principal, may be held to be
the Proposal of the individual signing. When requested by the Weld County Procurement
Manager satisfactory evidence of the authority of the officer signing on behalf of a corporation
shall be furnished. A power of attorney must accompany the signature of anyone not otherwise
authorized to bind the Proposer. All corrections or erasures shall be initialed by the person
signing the Proposal. All Proposers shall agree to comply with all of the conditions, requirements,
specifications, and/or instructions of this Proposal as stated or implied herein. All designations
and prices shall be fully and clearly set forth. All blank spaces in the Proposal forms shall be
suitably filled in. Proposers are required to use the Proposal Forms which are included in this
package and on the basis indicated in the Proposal Forms. The Proposal must be filled out
completely, in detail, and signed by the Proposer.
2. Late or unsigned Proposals shall not be accepted or considered. It is the responsibility of the
P roposer to ensure that the Proposal arrives in the Weld County Purchasing Division on or prior
to the time indicated in Section 1, entitled, "Notice to Proposers." Hard copy Proposals received
prior to the time of opening will be kept unopened in a secure place. No responsibility will attach
to the Weld County Procurement Manager for the premature opening of a Proposal not properly
addressed and identified. Proposals may be withdrawn upon written request to and approval of
the Weld County Procurement Manager; said request being received from the withdrawing
P roposer prior to the time fixed for award. Negligence on the part of a Proposer in preparing the
Proposal confers no right for the withdrawal of the Proposal after it has been awarded. Proposers
are expected to examine the conditions, specifications, and all instructions contained herein,
failure to do so will be at the Proposers' risk.
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3. In accordance with Section 14-9(3) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, Weld County will
give preference to resident Weld County Proposers in all cases where said Proposals are
competitive in price and quality. It is also understood that Weld County will give preference to
suppliers from the State of Colorado, in accordance with C. R.S. § 30-11-110 (when it is
accepting Proposals for the purchase of any books, stationery, records, printing, lithographing
or other supplies for any officer of Weld County). Weld County reserves the right to reject any
and all Proposals, to waive any informality in the Proposals, to award the Contract to multiple
vendors, and to accept the Proposal that, in the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners,
is to the best interests of Weld County.
Cooperative Purchasing
Weld County encourages cooperative purchasing in an effort to assist other agencies to reduce their
cost of solicitations and to make better use of taxpayer dollars through volume purchasing. Vendor(s)
may, at their discretion, agree to extend the prices and/or terms of the resulting award to other state
or local government agencies, school districts, or political subdivisions in the event they would have
a need for the same product/service. Usage by any entity shall not have a negative impact on Weld
County in the current term or in any future terms.
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Schedule B - Scope of Work
Project Overview
Weld County is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist with the document creation,
outreach efforts, and overall design of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2020.
The current comprehensive plan may be found in Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code, though the
new plan is anticipated to very different from the existing one and may or may not be adopted into
Code
https://library.municode.com/co/weld county/codes/charter and county code?nodeld=CH22COPL.
Weld County consists of approximately 3,992 square miles and is the third largest in the state by area.
It ranks eighth in total population in Colorado with approximately 360,000 residents. However, 86°/0 of
those residents live in incorporated cities and towns leaving approximately 50,000 residents in the
unincorporated area that is the subject of the comprehensive plan.
Weld County is responsible for 26`)/0 of the state's agricultural commodity production, 82% of its crude
oil production, and 56% of its natural gas production. There are currently 15,828 active petroleum wells
in Weld County.
More information about Weld County may be found here:
https://www.weld.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/7/departments/planning-and-
zoning/documents/long-range/2023-wc-pop-dev-report.pdf.
The goal of the new plan will be to provide a holistic long-term vision for the unincorporated area of
Weld County and to serve as a guiding document for staff, the Planning Commission, and the Board of
County Commissioners when considering land use applications, County Code updates,
intergovernmental agreements, and other matters.
Method of Procurement
Best Value: Best Value refers to a project procurement method where price and other key factors,
such as quality and expertise, are considered in the evaluation and selection process.
Pricing Method
Lump Sum Price: The lump sum price is the simplest and easiest price. Based on specifications, the
contractor estimates their cost to provide the work, adds a profit margin, then proposes the sum as a
price of the project. Lump Sum requires the proposals to include a fixed, not -to -exceed lump sum, which
shall include all costs that may be paid to the contractor. The solicitation may include an itemized list
of costs, in which case the proposals shall include itemized costs.
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Scope of Work
1 The comprehensive plan update will need to address of the elements required by the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs. Some of these requirements may be addressed in other plans, such
as the Transportation Plan and the ongoing Housing Needs Assessment and Good Governance
Plan.
2. The County is seeking a consultant to assist with the document creation, outreach efforts and
overall design of the plan update. Respondents to this RFP are requested to prepare a detailed
description of proposed services and how they would approach both the process and the final
product of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The County expects the consultant team and their sub -consultants will include expertise in land
use planning, public engagement, knowledge of regional transportation and funding systems,
large scale economics, ArcGIS integration and a complimentary implementation plan. Because
this update is such a key to the future success of the County, the consultant team should be well
versed in public outreach, engagement, graphic design and facilitation skills including technology
to ensure that the goals and visions from this project are representative of the region it will serve..
4. One of the key issues anticipated to arise during the process is preservation of agricultural land,
which relates heavily to issues of water. Weld County is not a water provider and does not control
the issuance of well permits. However, development requires water and the type and rate of
growth affects, and is affected by, water supplies and cost. Water conservation is one of the
state's requirements for comprehensive plans.
5. Another issue to address is low -density exurban sprawl. The only actual subdivision processes
in Weld County are minor subdivisions of nine or fewer lots, typically zoned Estate (2.5 acres)
and what we call Rural Land Divisions, which are Ag-zoned subdivisions of up to four lots. Both
require public water and dedication of right-of-way. We also have an exemption process called
a Family Farm Division, and of course, state law exempts splits where all lots are 35 acres or
more. Many of the types of splits are on unmaintained right-of-way that can be difficult to access
at certain times of the year. One of the most frequently asked questions our planners receive is:
How can I split my land? Weld County's long history of allowing exemptions has created a
perceived right to split properties up into smaller lots. The future of land divisions will be a very
important topic for this comp plan.
6. The County is also hopeful that this comp plan update will lead to general direction on updating
the County's zoning code at a later date. Staff has a long list of potential updates, many of which
are contentious issues that have been problematic for years, such as the number of semi -trucks
and other commercial vehicles that should be allowed on a property. Weld County has leaned
heavily toward private property rights for many decades, which has led to many Ag-zoned
properties looking industrial. As the County grows, staff receives more complaints from
neighbors of these properties about the nuisances they create. Balancing private property rights
will be an important part of discussions with residents and appointed and elected officials.
7. Maps: Prior to 2020, the Weld County Comprehensive Plan did not contain any maps for many
years. The current 2020 comp plan contains a map in Appendix 22-D, which the County would
like to replace with a Future Land Use Map. A Current Land Use Map may also be an important
part of the new comp plan. Since the County's interaction with the various municipalities is
another important element of planning for Weld County, a map of municipal growth boundaries
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and, possibly, their future land use plans, may also be required Preservation of agncultural land
is another important goal for Weld County, so a map or maps of pnme agncultural land and,
possibly, irrigated farms, may also be needed The County will also need a map of sensitive
environmental areas within unincorporated Weld County Other issues that require mapping may
arise during the comp plan update process
8 Agnculturally zoned subdivisions and historic townsites There are areas of the county that were
platted prior to the county's adoption of subdivision regulations in the 1960s, which are referred
to as historic townsites, as well as subdivisions zoned Agricultural that were approved by the
county many years ago The allowed uses in these areas are somewhat different from other Ag-
zoned areas These areas will require particular attention in the comprehensive plan
9 Enclaves There are 32 incorporated municipalities partly or wholly within Weld County and
within the boundaries of several of them are unincorporated, predominantly residential areas,
many of which are historic townsites These areas are not maintained to the standards of the
surrounding municipalities, are problematic for code compliance, and often lack basic services
like public water, even though a water line may be in the adjacent nght-of-way Unless and until
these areas are annexed,, it will be important for the county's planning efforts to focus on them
10 CPAs Weld County staff -is separately working on entering into intergovernmental agreements
called Coordinated Planning Agreements (CPAs), which are adopted in Chapter 19 of the Weld
County Code, with each of the incorporated municipalities in the county The new CPAs are
intended to have urban development occur within the municipalities and will address several
land use -related issues not covered by ,the current agreements The new comp plan should
support these efforts and address related issues
11 Outreach The Contractor will develop a robust and multi -faceted Public Engagement Plan, in
consultation with the county Public Information and Communications Department, and implement
the plan throughout the 'process ' In addition to a webpage on the Weld County website with
information regarding the project, which will provide opportunities for feedback, several public
presentations and open house -style meetings at vanous locations around the county will be
required The Contractor .will need to have personnel available in person for presentations,
answering questions, and taking feedback The Contractor will need be responsible for all
aspects to their engagement plan including, but not limited to assisting with survey creation and
data collection, analyzing results, and attempting to make the survey as scientifically valid as
practicable All public -facing informational and marketing matenals must be reviewed by the
Public Information and Communications Department pnor to release
12 Presentations to Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners Discussions with
these boards are anticipated at work sessions during normal business hours, often over lunch
The Contractor will need to be present for most or all of these meetings The goal would be to
have monthly summary reports with them and at least a dozen meetings through the course of
the project, including kickoff, regular updates and final adoption
13 Staff will prepare and present any resulting ordinance to adopt the comprehensive plan The
Contractor should expect to be present at heanngs of the ordinance and prepared to share any
final findings or presentations in support of the ordinance
14 The new comprehensive plan should include an Implementation Plan with specific guidance on
how to implement the comp plan
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15. Submitted Proposals must demonstrate the ability to perform the tasks required.
General Project Tasks
The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
1. Project Kickoff Phase
Conduct initial meetings with Weld County staff to understand project objectives, scope, and
expectations.
o Set expectations for outside group involvement (technical advisory committee, various
stakeholder committees, general public, etc.).
o Develop the Public Engagement Plan (in consultation with the Public Information and
Communications Department.
2. Data Collection and Review
Review and analyze the current Weld County Comprehensive Plan, zoning/subdivision
regulations, and all other applicable Weld County planning -related efforts (Transportation
Plan (https://www.weldgov.com/files/sharedassets/public/v/1 /departments/public-
works/documents/evans-folder/weld-2045-transporation-plan-including-appendix 2.pdf),
budget, Housing Needs Assessment (in process), etc.).
o A deep dive into County and regional demographics, including future trends and mapping the
results
Analyze and map all existing overlays, corridor plans, and other influence areas and IGA's
within the County. This should also include larger regional maps to show how neighboring
jurisdictions and their GMA's/service boundaries relate to Weld County
o Collect data and produce maps for existing land uses, municipal comprehensive plans,
including their growth areas and future land use plans, etc.
O The most current Weld County Population and Development Report, updated annually by
staff, is available online at:
https://www.weld.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/7/departments/planning-and-
zoning/documents/long-range/2023-wc-pop-dev-report.pdf. The new comp plan will need to
incorporate up-to-date demographic, real estate, and other data. Some of this information
may be available in the county's Housing Needs Assessment, which is under development.
3. Outreach
O Implement the Public Engagement Plan.
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Solicit input from agencies, residents, and business owners through website, mailed surveys,
committee meetings, public meetings, etc.
On -site public participation, workshops, charettes and outreach strategies and web -based
public participation and outreach strategies (for both the general public and steering/technical
committees).
Solicit input from the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners at work
sessions.
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4 Future Land Use Map
Evaluate and develop a map to guide future land use decisions such as Change of Zone
applications The FLUM will need to be granular enough that staff can determine the
designated future land use for any given parcel in the unincorporated area Future land use
categones to be included will be -determined through the comp plan process
The comp plan will need to refer to the FLUM and descnbe and depict its land use categones
using graphics and rendenngs There will need to be specific policies regarding the FLUM
o The comp plan will need to descnbe the process by which the FLUM is updated
o The Contractor will provide GIS data to County staff, so that it may be utilized and updated
in the future
5 Goals and Policies
o Work with staff, the Planning Commission, and Board of County Commissioners to develop
meaningful, goals, and policies on many different land use -related topics for the
unincorporated area of the county
o Action onented goals with easy tracking and annual updates
6 Implementation Plan
The comp plan will need to include guidance on what steps need to be taken after the plan
is adopted to ensure it is implemented
Specific, recommendations regarding zoning and subdivision regulations will need to be
included
o Recommendations may also include a pnontized list of areas for further study in the future
o A table listing recommendations with the party responsible, estimated cost, timeframe, etc ,
should be included \
Recommended, standards and cntena by which development and redevelopment of existing
properties can proceed, natural resources will be conserved, and County identity can be
enhanced
o ` A program of recommended implementation measures including regulations, policies, public
works projects, and financing measures needed to carry out the plan update
o Relevant GIS data, ESRI innovation tools and models and other digital map documents used
in the creation of maps and other supporting efforts in the Plan Update shall be provided to
the County at the end of the project GIS data formats, schema, and standards shall be
created in consultation with the County's GIS department to ensure the data can be used
later in County operations
7 Draft and Final Comprehensive Plan ,
o Prepare a draft comp plan for County review Present the plan to the PC and Board of County
Commissioners, answer questions from them and the public
o Incorporate feedback and submit a final plan with an executive summary, background
information, detailed maps, meaningful goals and policies, and actionable recommendations
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8. Presentation to County Officials
Attend and present findings at all public hearings on the adoption of the plan.
o Provide 30 hard copies of the final plan, bound with all relevant signed ordinances in the
book
Deliverables
1. Public Engagement Plan for the project (website, survey materials, presentation materials for
public meetings, etc.).
2. Data collection and analysis documentation, including GIS data. Any other raw data related to
mapping, design or other graphics related to the creation of this plan.
3. Draft comp plan with current and future land use maps, other relevant maps, graphics, and
renderings, an executive summary, background information, and meaningful goals and policies.
4. Implementation Plan containing actionable recommendations, responsible parties, cost
estimates, timeframes, etc.
5. Final plan incorporating County feedback.
Schedule and Budget
1. The anticipated completion date is October 2026.
2. Project budget is $600,000 (maximum).
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Schedule C - Procurement Schedule
Below is the anticipated schedule for procurement of this solicitation:
Advertisement Date
Pre -Proposal Meeting
Technical Questions Due
Technical Questions email
Questions Answered via Addendum
Proposals Are Due
Scoring
Interviews
Solicitation Notice of Award (Anticipated)
Contract Execution (Anticipated)
April 4, 2025
April 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
April 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM
bids@weld.gov
April 25, 2025, by 2:00 PM
May 9, 2025, by 3:00 PM
Purchasing's Clock
May 12-23, 2025
May 28 -June 6, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 23, 2025
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Schedule D — RFP Response Criteria
RFP Response Submittal
Weld County is seeking the proposer with the best value for the County. To aid in the determination,
contractor shall address the following items in the RFP response submittal. The RFP Response should
be arranged in order of the evaluation criteria shown in the RFP Review Scoring Table below. The
response items include:
1. Include statements showing the proposer clearly understands the scope of the project and its
objectives.
2. Describe how the proposed methodology will meet the desired goals of the project.
3. Include a brief description of similar or related projects completed within the last 5 years.
4. Emphasize projects that have included aspects related to this RFP.
5. The RFP Response shall include a description of critical issues that the proposer considers to
be of importance for the project and how those issues will be solved.
6. The RFP Response shall include a description of how the project costs will be controlled for both
the prime contractor and their sub -contractors.
7. Describe how the proposer will handle the quality control for the entire project.
8. Include a description of the proposer's location and explain how it will not affect the project
coordination with the County.
9. Explain how the proposer is familiar with Weld County's project specifications and policies.
10. Include a list of the number of employees and the annual operating budget.
11. Explain the proposer's knowledge about Weld County in general.
12. Include a preliminary schedule showing major milestones associated with this project, and how
the proposer would complete the project within the contract time.
13. Include References from at least three other projects with similar requirements that have
involved the staff proposed to work on this project. The County may choose to contact one or
more of the listed references.
14. Provide a breakdown of costs including all insurance, labor and incidentals required to complete
the work, such as travel and printing.
15. Fees should be broken down by who is doing it and for how many hours. This should provide
total hours and fees for each person assigned to the project, including any sub -contractors.
16.1f elements of the proposal are expected to exceed budget, provide details about how the project
may be scaled or scoped to remain within budget and/or the cost estimates for elements outside
the proposed budget.
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Response Format
The following defines the response format:
1. Limit the total length of RFP Response to a maximum of 30 pages.
a. The County will reject RFP responses received that are longer than 30 pages in length.
b. The front and back cover and any appendices will not count as pages.
c. Section dividers also do not count as pages unless they have photos or text on them, in
which case they will be included in the page count.
d. The Proposal document forms included in this request that are mandatory to submit with
your Proposal will not be included in the page count for your proposal.
2. RFP Responses shall be mainly made up of 8 l2" x 11".
a. 11" x 17" may only be used for presenting large schedules.
b. Text sizes shall be 10 point or larger.
3. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the RFP Response being rejected.
Grading Criteria
The RFP Responses will be evaluated using the following criteria. NOTE: Each RFP Response will be
individually evaluated by a team of reviewers. Each reviewer will score each of the RFP Responses
following the criteria outlined in Table 1. The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating,
3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
After the individual reviewers have scored each RFP Response, the individual reviewer scores will be
totaled. Each reviewer's scores will be ranked by score from highest to lowest. The RFP response with
the highest score will be ranked first place, second highest score will be ranked second place, and so
on until all proposals have been proposals have been ranked.
The 2 to 3 highest ranked RFP Responses may be invited to participate in interviews (if required) to
help the reviewers determine which proposer represents the best value to the County. If interviews are
determined to be necessary for the selection process, Proposers will be evaluated on the criteria shown
below in Table 2.
After all scorer rankings have been determined from the RFP Response and the interview (if required),
each ranking will be totaled for each RFP Response based on their respective rankings (1st, 2nd, 3rd,
etc.) from the scorers. The highest point score will be considered the best value for the County. NOTE:
The first ranked proposal may not be the lowest overall cost.
Table 1 - RFP Response Scoring Criteria
Scoring
Weighting
Factors
Scoring
Range
Evaluation
Standard
Evaluation
Criteria
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The proposal clearly shows an
Scope of
understanding of the project objectives
1 to 5
4 0
4% - 20%
Proposal
The proposed methodology meets the
desired goals of the County
Cntical Issues
The proposal demonstrates that the team
clearly understands the major issues
associated with the project
1 to 5
40
4% - 20 %
The proposal offers realistic solutions to
the critical issues
The team has descnbed how it will control
its costs
The proposal describes how sub-
contractors' costs will be controlled
Project
Control
The team has demonstrated a QA/QC
process in place to manage the quality of
the product
1 to 5
30
3% - 15%
The team's location does not affect the
Work
coordination of the project with the County
1
Location/
Famdianty
The team is familiar with Weld County1
policies and construction cntena
to 5
1 0
1% - 5%
The team demonstrated knowledge of
Weld County in general
Cost and
The costs were presented in a way that is
reasonable and consistent with the project
Schedule
goals
1 to 5
80
8% - 40%
The schedule contains sufficient detail to
ensure the project goals are met
Table 2 Interview Sconnq Criteria
Evaluation Cntena
Evaluation Standards
Work Approach
Team proposed and clearly descnbed their approach for completing the
project
The team offered innovative ideas for the project
Project Manager
Qualifications
The team's project manager has adequate qualifications and a proven
track record to complete projects of this scope and complexity
The team's project manager demonstrates effective communication
skills
Quality of Presentation
The team's presentation was clear and easy to understand
The people being interviewed displayed effective communication skills
The team's use of audio-visual aids was effective
Question/Answer
Session
The team provided good answers to the questions asked by the
selection committee
The answers provided by the team demonstrated a clear understanding
of the project and the project goals
All Evaluation Cntena Must Be Met
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Schedule E - Proposal Response Form
Proposal Submittal Instructions
The following items must be completed and submitted with your bid on or before the bid opening
deadline of May 9, 2025, by 3:00 PM:
1) Vendor's Proposal — Outlined in Schedule D
2) Schedule E — Proposal Response Form
3) Any potential or future Addenda must be completed/acknowledged.
4) All other items as requested in the Bid Specifications and/or Scope of Work.
Failure to include any of the above items upon submittal of your Proposal may result in your
Proposal being incomplete, non -responsive, and your Proposal being rejected. If there are any
exclusions or contingencies submitted with your Proposal it may be disqualified.
Fees
Proposers shall provide and attach a line -item breakdown of cost per hour for each trade or specialty
and number of hours anticipated for each. The total shall add up to the total lump sum cost that will
be entered in the spaces for this project below:
Item
Price
Fee study
Total
(Attach
full
cost
breakdown)
Other
(Define)
$
Total
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Attestation
The undersigned, by his or her signature, hereby acknowledges and represents that:
1. The Proposal proposed herein meets all the conditions, specifications and special
provisions set forth in the Invitation for Proposal for Request No. #B2500047.
2. The quotations set forth herein are exclusive of any federal excise taxes and all other
state and local taxes.
3. He or she is authorized to bind the below -named Proposer for the amount shown on the
accompanying Proposal sheets.
4. Acknowledgement that bidder is required to submit a current IRS Form W9 upon award
and prior to contracting.
5. Acknowledgement of Schedule F — Insurance
6. Acknowledgment of Schedule G — Weld County Contract
7. By submitting a responsive Proposal or proposal, the supplier agrees to be bound by all
terms and conditions of the solicitation as established by Weld County.
8. Weld County reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any informality
in the Proposals, and to accept the Proposal that, in the opinion of the Board of County
Commissioners, is to the best interests of Weld County. The Proposal(s) may be awarded
to more than one vendor.
Item
Entry
Company
Name:
Address:
Phone
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Schedule F - Insurance
Insurance
Required Types of Insurance
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as required by state statute,
covering all of the Contractor's employees acting within the course and scope of their
employment. The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the County. This
requirement shall not apply when a Contractor or subcontractor is exempt under Colorado
Workers' Compensation Act., AND when such Contractor or subcontractor executes the
appropriate sole proprietor waiver form.
Minimum Limits:
Coverage A (Workers' Compensation)
Coverage B (Employers Liability)
Statutory
100,000
100,000
500,000
Commercial General Liability Insurance - Occurrence Form
Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, liability assumed under an Insured Contract. The
policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured language: "Weld County, its
subsidiary, parent, elected officials, trustees, employees, associated and/or affiliated entities,
successors, or assigns, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Contractor."
Such policy shall include Minimum Limits as follows:
General Aggregate
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate
Each Occurrence Limit
Personal/Advertising Injury
Automobile Liability Insurance
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles used in the
performance of this Contract.
Such policy shall maintain Minimum Limits as follows:
Bodily Injury/Property Damage (Each Accident) $ 1,000,000
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability)
The policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for those positions defined
in the Scope of Services of this contract. Contractor shall maintain limits for all claims covering
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wrongful acts, errors and/or omissions, including design errors, if applicable, for damage
sustained by reason of or in the course of operations under this Contract resulting from
professional services In the event that -the professional liability insurance required by this
Contract is written on .a claims -made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under
the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract, and that either continuous coverage
will be maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years
beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed
Minimum Limits
Per Loss
Aggregate
$
$
1,000,000
2,000,000
Proof of Insurance. Upon County's request, Contractor shall provide , to County, for
examination, a policy, endorsement, or other proof of insurance as determined in County's sole
discretion Provided information for examination shall be considered confidential,_ and as such,
shall be deemed not subject to Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) disclosure
All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado, and unless
otherwise specified, all policies must be wntten on a per occurrence basis
The Contractor shall provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing all required
coverages, before commencing work or entenng the County premises
The Contractor shall furnish the County with certificates of insurance (ACCORD) form or
equivalent approved by the County as required by this Contract The certificates for each
insurance policy are to be signed by a person authonzed by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf The Contractor shall name on the Certificate of Insurance "Weld County, its successors
or assigns, its elected officials, employees, agents; affiliated entities, and volunteers as
Additional Insureds" for work that is being performed by the Contractor
On insurance policies where Weld County is named as an additional insured, the County shall
be an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor even if those
limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Contract
Each insurance policy required by this Agreement must be in effect at or pnor to commencement
of work under this Agreement and remain in effect for the duration of the project, and for a longer
penod of time If required by other provisions in this Agreement Failure to maintain the insurance
policies as required by this Agreement or to provide evidence of renewal is a matenal breach of
contract
All certificates and any required endorsement(s) shall be sent directly to the County Department
Representative's Name and Address The project/contract number and project descnption shall
be noted on the Certificate of Insurance The County reserves the right to require complete,
certified copies of all insurance policies required by this Agreement at any time, and such shall
also be deemed confidential
Any modification or variation from the insurance requirements in this Agreement shall be made
by the County Attorney's Office, whose decision shall be final Such action will not require a
formal contract amendment but may be made by administrative action
i
Additional Insurance Related Requirements. The County requires that all policies of
insurance be wntten on a pnmary basis, non-contnbutory with any other insurance coverages
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and/or self-insurance carried by the County.
The Contractor shall advise the County in the event any general aggregate or other aggregate
limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. At their own expense, the Contractor
will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the minimum requirements and shall furnish the
County with a new certificate of insurance showing such coverage is in force.
Commercial General Liability Completed Operations coverage must be kept in effect for up to
three (3) years after completion of the project. Contractors Professional Liability (Errors and
Omissions) policy must be kept in effect for up to three (3) years after completion of the project.
Certificates of insurance shall state that on the policies that the County is required to be named
as an Additional Insured, the insurance carrier shall provide a minimum of 30 days advance
written notice to the County for cancellation, non -renewal, suspension, voided, or material
changes to policies required under this Agreement. On all other policies, it is the Contractor's
responsibility to give the County 30 days' notice if policies are reduced in coverage or limits,
cancelled or non -renewed. However, in those situations where the insurance carrier refuses to
provide notice to County, the Contractor shall notify County of any cancellation, or reduction in
coverage or limits of any insurance within seven (7) days or receipt of insurer's notification to
that effect.
The Contractor agrees that the insurance requirements specified in this Agreement do not
reduce the liability Contractor has assumed in the indemnification/hold harmless section of this
Agreement.
Failure of the Contractor to fully comply with these requirements during the term of this
Agreement may be considered a material breach of contract and may be cause for immediate
termination of the Agreement at the option of the County. The County reserves the right to
negotiate additional specific insurance requirements at the time of the contract award.
Subcontractor Insurance. Contractor hereby warrants that all subcontractors providing
services under this Agreement have or will have the above -described insurance prior to their
commencement of the Work, or otherwise that they are covered by the Contractor's policies to
the minimum limits as required herein. Contractor agrees to provide proof of insurance for all
such subcontractors upon request by the County.
No limitation of Liability. The insurance coverages specified in this Agreement are the minimum
requirements, and these requirements do not decrease or limit the liability of Contractor. The
County in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained herein are sufficient to protect the
Contractor from liabilities that might arise out of the performance of the Work under by the
Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor shall
assess its own risks and if it deems appropriate and/or prudent, maintain higher limits and/or
broader coverages. The Contractor is not relieved of any liability or other obligations assumed
or pursuant to the Contract by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in sufficient
amounts, duration, or types. The Contractor shall maintain, at its own expense, any additional
kinds or amounts of insurance that it may deem necessary to cover its obligations and liabilities
under this Agreement.
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Insurance Mailing Information
Certificates of Insurance, endorsements and bonds shall be provided to the County via electronic
correspondence or mail using the information below:
Email:
Project Manager: Jim Flesher
Email: jflesher@weld.gov
Telephone: 970-400-3552
Mail:
Weld County Planning Services
ATTN: Jim Flesher
PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
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Schedule G - Weld County Contract
Contractual Obligations
1. The successful Contractor will be required to sign a contract substantially similar to the
Weld County Standard Contract shown in Schedule G of this document. The County
reserves the right to add or delete provisions to the form prior to Agreement execution.
2. Issuance of this solicitation does not commit the County to award any agreement or to
procure.
3. If a formal contract is required, the Contractor agrees and understands that a Notice of
Award does not constitute a contract or create a property interest of any nature until a
contract is signed by the Awardee and the Board of County Commissioners and/or their
authorized designee.
4. Contractor is responsible for reviewing the Weld County Standard Contract and
understanding the terms and conditions contained therein, including, but not limited to,
insurance requirements, indemnification, illegal aliens, equal opportunity, non -
appropriation, and termination.
5. Contractor's Response to this solicitation is a willingness to enter into the Weld County
Standard Contract or Contractor shall identify and include any proposed revisions they have
for the Weld County Standard Contract. Any proposed revisions made by the Contractor
after the County Notice of Intent to Award the Solicitation may be grounds for rescinding
said Notice. The identification of willingness to enter into the standard Agreement is for
general purposes at this time but is part of the evaluation process and must be included.
There may be negotiations on a project -by -project basis that provide further clarification.
Weld County Standard Contract
Below is the standard Weld County Contract for Professional Services.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND
[CONTRACTOR]
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of , 202_, by and
between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of [DEPARTMENT], hereinafter
referred to as "County," and [CONTRACTOR], hereinafter referred to as "Contractor".
WHEREAS, County desires to retain Contractor to perform services as required by County
and set forth in the attached Exhibits; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is willing and has the specific ability, qualifications, and time to
perform the required services according to the terms of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is authorized to do business in the State of Colorado and has the
time, skill, expertise, and experience necessary to provide the services as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
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herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Introduction. The terms of this Agreement are contained in the terms recited in this document
and in the attached Exhibits, each of which forms an integral part of this Agreement and are
incorporated herein. The parties each acknowledge and agree that this Agreement, including
the attached Exhibits, define the performance obligations of Contractor and Contractor's
willingness and ability to meet those requirements (the "Work"). If a conflict occurs between this
Agreement and any Exhibit or other attached document, the terms of this Agreement shall
control, and the remaining order of precedence shall be based upon order of attachment.
Exhibit A consists of County's Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) as set forth
in Bid Package No. B
Exhibit B consists of Contractor's Response to County's Request.
2 Service or Work. Contractor agrees to procure the materials, equipment and/or products
necessary for the Work and agrees to diligently provide all services, labor, personnel, and
materials necessary to perform and complete the Work described in the attached Exhibits.
Contractor shall further be responsible for the timely completion and acknowledges that a failure
to comply with the standards and requirements of Work within the time limits prescribed by
County may result in County's decision to withhold payment or to terminate this Agreement.
3 Term. The term of this Agreement begins upon the date of the mutual execution of this
Agreement and shall continue through and until Contractor's completion of the responsibilities
described in the attached Exhibits. Both of the parties to this Agreement understand and agree
that the laws of the State of Colorado prohibit County from entering into Agreements which bind
County for periods longer than one year. This Agreement may be extended upon mutual written
agreement of the Parties.
4 Termination; Breach; Cure. County may terminate this Agreement for its own convenience
upon thirty (30) days written notice to Contractor. Either Party may immediately terminate this
Agreement upon material breach of the other party, however the breaching party shall have
fifteen (15) days after receiving such notice to cure such breach. Upon termination, County shall
take possession of all materials, equipment, tools and facilities owned by County which
Contractor is using, by whatever method it deems expedient; and, Contractor shall deliver to
County all drawings, drafts, or other documents it has completed or partially completed under
this Agreement, together with all other items, materials and documents which have been paid
for by County, and these items, materials and documents shall be the property of County. Copies
of work product that is incomplete at the time of termination shall be marked "DRAFT -
INCOMPLETE." If this Agreement is terminated by County, Contractor shall be compensated
for, and such compensation shall be limited to, (1) the sum of the amounts contained in invoices
which it has submitted and which have been approved by the County; (2) the reasonable value
to County of the services which Contractor provided prior to the date of the termination notice,
but which had not yet been approved for payment; and (3) the cost of any work which the County
approves in writing which it determines is needed to accomplish an orderly termination of the
work. County shall be entitled to the use of all material generated pursuant to this Agreement
upon termination. Upon termination of this Agreement by County, Contractor shall have no claim
of any kind whatsoever against the County by reason of such termination or by reason of any
act incidental thereto, except for compensation for work satisfactorily performed and/or materials
described herein properly delivered.
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5 Extension or Amendment. Any amendments or modifications to this agreement shall be in
writing signed by both parties. No additional services or work performed by Contractor shall be
the basis for additional compensation unless and until Contractor has obtained written
authorization and acknowledgement by County for such additional services. Accordingly, no
claim that the County has been unjustly enriched by any additional services, whether or not there
is in fact any such unjust enrichment, shall be the basis of any increase in the compensation
payable hereunder. In the event that written authorization and acknowledgment by the County
for such additional services is not timely executed and issued in strict accordance with this
Agreement, Contractor's rights with respect to such additional services shall be deemed waived
and such failure shall result in non-payment for such additional services or work performed. In
the event the County shall require changes in the scope, character, or complexity of the work to
be performed, and said changes cause an increase or decrease in the time required or the costs
to the Contractor for performance, an equitable adjustment in fees and completion time shall be
negotiated between the parties, and this Agreement shall be modified accordingly by Change
Order. Any claims by the Contractor for adjustment hereunder must be made in writing prior to
performance of any work covered in the anticipated Change Order, unless approved and
documented otherwise by the County Representative. Any change in work made without such
prior Change Order shall be deemed covered in the compensation and time provisions of this
Agreement, unless approved and documented otherwise by the County Representative.
6. Compensation. Upon Contractor's successful completion of the Work, and County's
acceptance of the same, County agrees to pay Contractor an amount not to exceed $ as
set forth in the Exhibits. No payment in excess of that set forth in the Exhibits will be made by
County unless a Change Order authorizing such additional payment has been specifically
approved by Weld County as required pursuant to the Weld County Code. If, at any time during
the term or after termination or expiration of this Agreement, County reasonably determines that
any payment made by County to Contractor was improper because the service for which
payment was made did not perform as set forth in this Agreement, then upon written notice of
such determination and request for reimbursement from County, Contractor shall forthwith return
such payment(s) to County. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, unexpended funds
advanced by County, if any, shall forthwith be returned to County. County will not withhold any
taxes from monies paid to the Contractor hereunder and Contractor agrees to be solely
responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any taxes related to payments made
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Unless expressly enumerated in the attached Exhibits,
Contractor shall not be entitled to be paid for any other expenses (e.g. mileage). Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, County shall have no obligations under
this Agreement after, nor shall any payments be made to Contractor in respect of any period
after December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefore by County in accordance with
a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with Article 25, Title 30
of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. 29-1-101 et. seq.)
and the TABOR Amendment (Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20).
7 Independent Contractor. Contractor agrees that it is an independent contractor and that
Contractor's officers, agents or employees will not become employees or agents of County, nor
entitled to any employee benefits (including unemployment insurance or workers' compensation
benefits) from County as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Contractor shall be solely
responsible for its acts and those of its agents and employees for all acts performed pursuant to
this Agreement Any provisions in this Contract that may appear to give the County the right to
direct contractor as to details of doing work or to exercise a measure of control over the work
mean that Contractor shall follow the direction of the County as to end results of the work only.
The Contractor is obligated to pay all federal and state income tax on any moneys earned or
paid pursuant to this contract.
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8 Subcontractors. Contractor acknowledges :that County has entered into this Agreement in
reliance upon the particular reputation and expertise of Contractor Contractor shall not enter
into any subcontractor agreements for the completion of the Work without County's pnor written
consent, which may be withheld in County's sole discretion County shall have the nght in its
reasonable discretion to approve all personnel assigned to the Work during the performance of
this Agreement and no personnel to whom County has an objection, in its reasonable discretion,
shall be assigned to the Work Contractor shall require each subcontractor, as approved by
County and to the extent of the Work to be performed by the' subcontractor, to be bound to
Contractor by the terms of this Agreement, and to assume toward Contractor all the obligations
and responsibilities which Contractor, by this Agreement, assumes toward County County shall
have the right (but not the obligation) to enforce the provisions of this Agreement against any
subcontractor hired by Contractor and Contractor shall cooperate in such process The
Contractor shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of its agents, employees, , and
subcontractors
9 Ownership. All work and information obtained by Contractor under this Agreement or individual
work order shall become or remain (as applicable), the property of County In addition, all reports,
documents, data, plans, drawings, records, and computer files generated by Contractor in
relation to this Agreement and all reports, test results and all other tangible materials obtained
and/or produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement, whether or not such
matenals are in completed form, shall at all times be considered the property of the County
Contractor shall not make use of such matenal for purposes other than in connection with this
Agreement without pnor written approval of County
10 Confidentiality Confidential information of the Contractor should be transmitted separately
from non -confidential information, clearly denoting in red on the relevant document at the top the
word, "CONFIDENTIAL " However, Contractor is advised that as a public entity, Weld County
must comply with the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), C R S 24-72-201,
et seq , with regard to public records, and cannot guarantee the confidentiality of all documents
Contractor agrees to keep confidential all of County's confidential information Contractor agrees
not to sell, assign, distribute, or disclose any such confidential information to any other person
or entity without seeking wntten permission from the County Contractor agrees to advise its
employees, agents, and consultants, of the confidential and propnetary nature of this confidential
information and of the restrictions imposed by this Agreement
11 Warranty. Contractor warrants that the Work performed under this Agreement will be performed
in a manner consistent with the standards governing such services and the provisions of this
Agreement Contractor further represents and warrants that all Work shall be performed by
qualified personnel in a professional manner, consistent with industry standards, and that all
services will conform to applicable specifications For work in which Contractor produces a
design to be used for construction purposes, Contractor shall carefully check all unit quantities
and quantity calculations and shall submit them for County review If the County expenences
additional costs dung project construction which are directly associated with errors and
omissions (professional negligence) which require change orders to the construction contract
resulting in costs greater than the construction contract bid unit costs, Contractor shall be
financially liable for such increased costs
12 Acceptance of Services Not a Waiver. Upon completion of the Work, Contractor shall submit
to County originals of all test results, reports, etc , generated during completion of this work
Acceptance by County of reports and incidental matenal(s) furnished under this Agreement shall
not in any way relieve Contractor of responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the project In
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no event shall any action by County hereunder constitute or be construed to be a waiver by
County of any breach of this Agreement or default which may then exist on the part of Contractor,
and County's action, or inaction when any such breach or default exists shall not impair or
prejudice any nght or remedy available to County with respect ,to such breach or default No
assent expressed or implied, to any breach of any one or more covenants, provisions or
conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed or taken to be a waiver of any other breach
Acceptance by the County of, or payment for, the Work completed under this Agreement shall
not be construed as a waiver of any of the County's nghts under this Agreement or under the
` law generally
13 Insurance. Contractor must secure, before the commencement of the Work, the following
insurance covenng all operations, goods, and services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and
shall keep the required insurance coverage in force at all times dunng the term of the Agreement,
or any extension thereof, and dunng any warranty penod For all coverages, Contractors insurer
shall waive subrogation nghts against County Contractor shall provide coverage with limits of
liability no less than those stated below An excess liability policy or umbrella liability policy may
be used to meet the minimum liability requirements provided that the coverage is wntten on a
"following form" basis
Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers duly licensed or authonzed to
do business in the state of Colorado and with an "A M Best" rating of not less than A -VII The
County in no way warrants that the above -required minimum insurer rating is sufficient to protect
the Contractor from potential insurer insolvency -
Required Types of Insurance
Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as required by state statute,
covenng 'all of the Contractor's employees acting within the course and scope of their
employment The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the County This
requirement shall not apply when a Contractor or subcontractor is exempt under Colorado
Workers' Compensation Act, AND when such Contractor or subcontractor executes the
appropriate sole proprietor waiver form
Minimum Limits
Coverage A (Workers' Compensation) Statutory
Coverage B (Employers Liability) $ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 500,000
Commercial General Liability Insurance - Occurrence Form
Policy shall include bodily injury, property damage, liability assumed under an Insured Contract The
policy shall be endorsed to include the following additional insured language "Weld County, its
subsidiary, parent, elected officials, trustees, employees, associated and/or affiliated entities,
successors, or assigns, agents, and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds with
respect to liability arising out of the activities performed by, or on behalf of the Contractor "
Such policy shall include Minimum Limits as follows
General Aggregate $ 1,000,000
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $ 1,000,000
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Each Occurrence Limit
Personal/Advertising Injury
Automobile Liability Insurance
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles used in the
performance of this Contract
Such policy shall maintain Minimum Limits as follows
Bodily Injury/Property Damage (Each Accident) $ 1,000,000
Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions Liability)
The policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for those positions defined
in the Scope of Services of this contract Contractor shall maintain limits for all claims covenng
wrongful acts, errors and/or omissions, including design errors, if applicable, for damage
sustained by reason of or in the course of operations under this Contract resulting from
professional services In the event that the professional liability insurance required by this
Contract is written on a claims -made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under -
the policy shall precede the effective date of this Contract, and that either continuous coverage
will be maintained, or an extended discovery penod will be exercised for a period of two (2) years
beginning at the time work under this Contract is completed
Minimum Limits
Per Loss
Aggregate
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
14 Proof of Insurance. Upon County's request, Contractor shall provide to County, for
examination, a policy, endorsement, or other proof of insurance as determined in County's sole
discretion Provided information for examination shall be considered confidential, and as such,
shall be deemed not subject to Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) disclosure
All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado, and unless
otherwise specified, all policies must be written on a per occurrence basis
The Contractor shall provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance evidencing all required
coverages, before commencing work or entenng the County premises
The Contractor shall furnish the County with certificates of insurance (ACCORD) form or
equivalent approved by the County as required by this Contract The certificates for each
insurance policy are to be signed by a person authonzed by that insurer to bind coverage on its
behalf The Contractor shall name on the Certificate of Insurance "Weld County, its successors
or assigns, its elected officials, employees, agents, affiliated entities, and volunteers as
Additional Insureds" for work that is being performed by the Contractor
On insurance policies where Weld County is named as an additional insured, the County shall
be an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Contractor even if those
limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Contract
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Each insurance policy required by this Agreement must be in effect at or prior to commencement
of work under this Agreement and remain in effect for the duration of the project, and for a longer
period of time if required by other provisions in this Agreement. Failure to maintain the insurance
policies as required by this Agreement or to provide evidence of renewal is a material breach of
contract.
All certificates and any required endorsement(s) shall be sent directly to the County Department
Representative's Name and Address. The project/contract number and project description shall
be noted on the Certificate of Insurance. The County reserves the right to require complete,
certified copies of all insurance policies required by this Agreement at any time, and such shall
also be deemed confidential.
Any modification or variation from the insurance requirements in this Agreement shall be made
by the County Attorney's Office, whose decision shall be final. Such action will not require a
formal contract amendment but may be made by administrative action.
15. Additional Insurance Related Requirements. The County requires that all policies of
insurance be written on a primary basis, non-contributory with any other insurance coverages
and/or self-insurance carried by the County.
The Contractor shall advise the County in the event any general aggregate or other aggregate
limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. At their own expense, the Contractor
will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the minimum requirements and shall furnish the
County with a new certificate of insurance showing such coverage is in force.
Commercial General Liability Completed Operations coverage must be kept in effect for up to
three (3) years after completion of the project. Contractors Professional Liability (Errors and
Omissions) policy must be kept in effect for up to three (3) years after completion of the project.
Certificates of insurance shall state that on the policies that the County is required to be named
as an Additional Insured, the insurance carrier shall provide a minimum of 30 days advance
written notice to the County for cancellation, non -renewal, suspension, voided, or material
changes to policies required under this Agreement. On all other policies, it is the Contractor's
responsibility to give the County 30 days' notice if policies are reduced in coverage or limits,
cancelled or non -renewed. However, in those situations where the insurance carrier refuses to
provide notice to County, the Contractor shall notify County of any cancellation, or reduction in
coverage or limits of any insurance within seven (7) days or receipt of insurer's notification to
that effect.
The Contractor agrees that the insurance requirements specified in this Agreement do not
reduce the liability Contractor has assumed in the indemnification/hold harmless section of this
Agreement.
Failure of the Contractor to fully comply with these requirements during the term of this
Agreement may be considered a material breach of contract and may be cause for immediate
termination of the Agreement at the option of the County. The County reserves the right to
negotiate additional specific insurance requirements at the time of the contract award.
16. Subcontractor Insurance. Contractor hereby warrants that all subcontractors providing
services under this Agreement have or will have the above -described insurance prior to their
commencement of the Work, or otherwise that they are covered by the Contractor's policies to
the minimum limits as required herein. Contractor agrees to provide proof of insurance for all
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such subcontractors upon request by the County
17 No limitation of Liability The insurance coverages specified in this Agreement are the minimum
requirements, and these requirements do not decrease or limit the liability of Contractor The
County in no way warrants that the minimum limits contained herein are sufficient to protect the
Contractor from liabilities that might anse out of the performance of the Work under by the
Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors The Contractor shall
assess its own nsks and if it deems appropnate and/or prudent, maintain higher limits and/or
broader coverages The Contractor is not relieved of any liability or other obligations assumed
or pursuant to the Contract by reason of its failure to obtain or maintain insurance in sufficient
amounts, duration, or types The Contractor shall maintam,_at its own expense, any additional
kinds or amounts of insurance that it may deem necessary to cover its obligations and liabilities
under this Agreement
18 Certification of Compliance with Insurance Requirements The Contractor stipulates that it
has met the insurance requirements identified herein The Contractor shall be responsible for
the professional quality, technical accuracy, and quantity of all services ,provided, the timely
delivery of said services, and the coordination of all services rendered by the Contractor and
shall, without additional compensation, promptly remedy and correct any errors, omissions, or
other deficiencies
19 Mutual Cooperation The County and Contractor shall cooperate with each other in the
collection of any insurance proceeds which may be payable in the event of any loss, including
the execution and delivery of any proof of loss or other actions required to effect recovery
20 Indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and, not excluding the County's nght
to participate, defend the County, its officers, officials, agents, and employees, from and against
any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, losses, and expenses including without limitation -
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, (hereinafter referred to collectively as "claims") for bodily
injury or personal injury including death, or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property
caused, or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligent or willful acts or omissions
of Contractor or any of its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees or subcontractors This
indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out of or recovered under the Workers'
Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of such contractor to conform to any federal,
state, or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or court decree It is the specific intention
of the parties that the County shall, in all instances, except for claims arising solely from the
negligent or willful acts or omissions of the County, be indemnified by Contractor from and
against any and all claims It is agreed that Contractor will be responsible for pnmary loss
investigation, defense, and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable In
consideration of award of this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive all nghts, of subrogation
against the County, its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from the work
performed by the Contractor for the County The Contractor shall be fully responsible and liable
for any and all injunes or damage received or sustained by any person, persons, or property on
account of its performance under this Agreement or its failure to comply with the provisions of
the Agreement
A failure of Contractor to comply with these indemnification provisions shall result in County's
nght but not the obligation to terminate this Agreement or to pursue any other lawful remedy
21 Non -Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any interest therein
or claim thereunder, without the prior written approval of County Any attempts by Contractor to
assign or transferits nghts hereunder without such pnor approval by County shall, at the option
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of County, automatically terminate this Agreement and all rights of Contractor hereunder. Such
consent may be granted or denied at the sole and absolute discretion of County.
22. Examination of Records. To the extent required by law, the Contractor agrees that an duly
authorized representative of County, including the County Auditor, shall have access to and the
right to examine and audit any books, documents, papers and records of Contractor, involving
all matters and/or transactions related to this Agreement. Contractor agrees to maintain these
documents for three years from the date of the last payment received.
23. Interruptions. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable to the other for delays in delivery
or failure to deliver or otherwise to perform any obligation under this Agreement, where such
failure is due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of
God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes, or Governmental actions.
24. Notices. County may designate, prior to commencement of Work, its project representative
("County Representative") who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the project. All requests for contract interpretations,
change orders, and other clarification or instruction shall be directed to County Representative.
All notices or other communications made by one party to the other concerning the terms and
conditions of this contract shall be deemed delivered under the following circumstances:
a) personal service by a reputable courier service requiring signature for receipt; or
b) five (5) days following delivery to the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid
addressed to a party at the address set forth in this contract; or
c) electronic transmission via email at the address set forth below, where a receipt or
acknowledgment is required and received by the sending party; or
Either party may change its notice address(es) by written notice to the other. Notice may be sent to:
TO CONTRACTOR:
N ame:
Position:
Address:
Address:
E-mail.
P hone:
TO COUNTY:
N ame:
Position:
Address:
Address:
E-mail.
Phone:
25. Compliance with Law. Contractor shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws,
rules and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including without limitation, laws
applicable to discrimination and unfair employment practices.
26. Non -Exclusive Agreement. This Agreement is nonexclusive, and County may engage or use
other Contractors or persons to perform services of the same or similar nature.
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27 Entire Agreement/Modifications. This Agreement including the Exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein, contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
subject matter contained in this Agreement. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, and understandings or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained
in this Agreement. This Agreement may be changed or supplemented only by a written
instrument signed by both parties.
28 Fund Availability. Financial obligations of the County payable after the current fiscal year are
contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted and otherwise made
available. Execution of this Agreement by County does not create an obligation on the part of
County to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
29 Employee Financial Interest/Conflict of Interest — C.R.S. §§24-18-201 et seq. and §24-50-
507. The signatories to this Agreement state that to their knowledge, no employee of Weld
County has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property which is the
subject matter of this Agreement.
30. Survival of Termination. The obligations of the parties under this Agreement that by their nature
would continue beyond expiration or termination of this Agreement (including, without limitation,
the warranties, indemnification obligations, confidentiality and record keeping requirements)
shall survive any such expiration or termination.
31. Severability. If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or
u nenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this Agreement shall be construed and
e nforced without such provision, to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution
within the original intent of the parties.
32. Non -Waiver. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on, and does
n ot waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Contract, the monetary limitations or any
other immunities, rights, benefits, and protections, provided by the Colorado Governmental
Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the
County
, its subsidiary, associated and/or affiliated entities, successors, or assigns; or its elected
officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
33. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement,
shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or
allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement.
It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned
parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary
only.
34. Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Approval. This Agreement shall not be
valid until it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, or its designee.
35. Choice of Law/Jurisdiction. Colorado law, and rules and regulations established pursuant
thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement.
Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules
and/or regulations shall be null and void. In the event of a legal dispute between the parties,
Contractor agrees that the Weld County District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve
said dispute.
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36 No Employment of Unauthorized Aliens - Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it
does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthonzed alien who will perform work under
this Agreement (see 8U S C A §1324a and (h)(3)), nor enter into a contract with a subcontractor
that employs or contracts with an unauthonzed alien to perform work under this Agreement
Upon request, contractor shall deliver to the County a wntten notanzed affirmation that it has
examined the legal work status of an employee and shall comply with all other requirements of
federal or state law, including employment venfication requirements contained within state or
federal grants or awards funding public contracts
Contractor agrees to comply with any reasonable request from the Colorado Department of
Labor and Employment in the course of any investigation
If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision, County may terminate this
Agreement for breach, and if so terminated, Contractor shall be liable for actual and
consequential damages
37 Attorney's Fees/Legal Costs. In the event of a dispute between County and Contractor
concerning this Agreement, the parties agree that each party shall be responsible, for the
payment of attorney fees'and/or legal costs incurred by or on its own behalf
38 Binding Arbitration Prohibited Weld County does not agree to binding arbitration by any
extra judicial body or person Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement or incorporated
herein by reference shall be null and void
Acknowledgment. County and Contractor acknowledge that each has read this Agreement,
understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms Both parties further agree that this Agreement,
with the attached Exhibits, is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between the
parties- and supersedes all proposals or pnor agreements, oral or wntten, and any other
communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement
CONTRACTOR
By
Name Date of Signature
Title
WELD COUNTY
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY
Deputy Clerk to the Board Perry Buck, Chair
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Contents
06 Scope of Proposal
16 Qualifications
28 Critical Issues
32 Project Control
36 Work Location/Familiarity
40 Cost and Schedule
44 Appendix
Cover Image: Barefoot Lakes, Firestone, Co
Stakeholder Facilitation. Mesa County Strategic Plan, Mesa County, Co
Design Workshop, Inc.
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Urban Design
Strategic Services
Environmental Graphic
Design
1390 Lawrence Street
Suite 100
Denver, Colorado 80204
303.623.5186
designworkshop.com
May 9, 2025
Weld County Finance Department
Purchasing Division
1301 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: B2500047 Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Dear David Eisenbraun and members of the selection committee,
Design Workshop, ECONorthwest, and Bohannan Huston are pleased to submit this
proposal for the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Our team is excited to support Weld
County in creating a shared vision that reflects the values of your diverse community.
We recognize the increasingly complex growth dynamics and land use challenges Weld
County faces and are enthusiastic about our planning process's ability to shape a desirable
future. We look forward to collaborating with County staff, government officials, and
our team of experts to develop a compelling, forward -thinking, and actionable plan that
provides clear guidance for navigating change.
The foundation of any successful comprehensive plan is a locally driven, authentic
vision. We have created comprehensive plans for large Colorado counties such as Mesa,
Adams, and Arapahoe and recognize the challenge of representing the varied rural and
u rban interests of your constituents in a unified vision that holds meaning for all. We are
passionate about designing inclusive engagement that elevates typically underrepresented
voices and builds trust. With robust engagement methods and certified facilitation experts
e mbedded in our planning team, we ensure input is relevant, insightful, and directly tied to
community needs and outcomes. Our team has a track record of unanimous plan adoption,
thanks to our consensus -building process and practical tools for decision -making. These
tools include award -winning, innovative integration of ArcGIS to support data -informed
decisions, help community members visualize spatial implications, and serve as a resource
for staff to measure implementation progress.
We recognize the unique role Weld County plays in the state's agricultural and energy
e conomies and bring the expertise and regional experience needed to address growth
management issues related to water availability, infrastructure demand, economic
diversification, land use, and rural character preservation. As nationally practicing firms,
we draw from leading examples of successful county land management. Being based in
Colorado for decades, our team members have contributed to state land use, regional
growth management, and housing policy —including the creation of local municipal code
frameworks.
We hope our proposal materials convey our ability to bring great value to this effort and
reflect our excitement to work with you in this comprehensive planning process. Please
feel free to contact me at 970.399.1408 (alaybourn@designworkshop.com) or project
manager Alison at 720.257.1405 (acotey@designworkshop.com) with any questions or
requests for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Anna Laybourn, FAICP
Principal -in -Charge
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Project Understanding
UNDERSTANDING OF OBJECTIVES
This is an exciting opportunity for Weld County to tap
into the power of having a community informed and
regionally coordinated plan. The current comprehensive
plan, last updated in 2020, has limited tools to guide
data -driven decisions and regulatory processes for land
u se, infrastructure and public service investments, and
creating economic development opportunities. This
n ew plan will aid County staff, Planning Commission,
the Board of County Commissioners, and partner
jurisdictions in sharing a vision of how to improve quality
of life and support industries.
Weld County sits at the center of one of the fastest -
growing regions in Colorado and is also one of Colorado's
youngest counties. The State Demography Office
projects that nearly two-thirds of population growth in
Northern Colorado over the next two decades will occur
in Weld County and is expected to surpass Larimer
County in population as early as next year. This may
be due to Weld County's relatively affordable housing
options, which has positioned the region as a key
housing market. The county serves as a home for a large
share of the regional workforce, with twice as many
residents commuting out for work than staying within the
county for employment.
However, this affordability is at risk because the share
of renters paying more than 30% of income on housing
has climbed from 44% in 2018 to over 56% today. In
u nincorporated Weld County growth has been modest
compared to more urban areas of the county. The
comprehensive plan will explore the balance of future
growth while preserving the county's rural character and
agricultural productivity.
Weld County also maintains a critical economic role in
the state, accounting for 14% of Colorado's agricultural
e mployment and continuing to produce more than a
quarter of the state's agricultural commodities. While
e mployment in resource extraction has declined by 29%
since its 2019 peak, the County's share of the state's
remaining oil and gas jobs is rising compared to relative
to other regions. The intersection of agriculture, energy,
and land use is a defining characteristic of Weld County's
planning context.
UNDERSTANDING OF SCOPE
As the third largest county in Colorado, the total
geographic area is an important consideration in how this
plan is created, community and stakeholder engagement
methods, and planning for a diversity of development
patterns and landscapes. Having completed plans for
similar sized communities in Colorado of Mesa, Adams,
and Arapahoe we understand how to effectively plan
for large geographies with counties of rural and urban
living. This plan will focus on land use planning for the
unincorporated area and quality of life for its 50,000
residents. Coordination of regional infrastructure, County
services, and development on the edges of incorporated
cities and towns are also important aspects of how this
plan serves the 360,000 County residents.
We carefully consider the County's demographics,
geography, and existing communication avenues as we
develop engagement methods and goals. Our previous
Great Outdoors Colorado Inspire Initiative for Weld
County provided key insight into how best to engage
local youth, families, low-income, and New American
populations. With an estimated 27% of Weld County's
population being Latino, we will include engagement
methods that overcome participation barriers, such
as Spanish language translation. We will also tailor
strategies for road -show events and committee
involvement to ensure representation across the County.
Our tools for surveys, online input, and focus groups
are calibrated to appropriately weight feedback from
residents in unincorporated areas.
The updated Comprehensive Plan must address
intersecting trends around regional growth, housing
affordability, infrastructure demand, economic transition,
and environmental sustainability—while remaining
grounded in Weld County's community values. The
Plan must also recognize the growing tension between
accommodating growth and preserving agricultural
land, especially in a regulatory context shaped by
exemptions, large -lot subdivisions, and limited water
authority. The County needs an ambitious plan that
is visually compelling, grounded in robust data, and
implementable. Additionally, fostering transparency, trust,
and community engagement across the geographic and
demographic spectrum is critical for support and buy -in
of plan outcomes.
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Scope of Work
The following narrative describes our methodology,
list of services, and deliverables to complete the Weld
County Comprehensive Plan. While the following scope
is organized in a linear manner, many of the tasks may be
parallel or c oncurrent as shown in the project schedule.
We have organized the RFP tasks and our team's value-
added methods into five phases.
PHASE 1: LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Project management is critical to keep the project on
schedule and budget, effectively communicate progress
and to ensure the highest levels of success. Every phase
will involve project management from Design Workshop's
Principal -in -Charge and the Project Manager. This
phase effectively launches the project with County staff,
calibrating to County resources and objectives.
TASK 1.1 PROJECT KICKOFF
We will begin with a Strategic Kick Off (SKO) workshop
with the consultant team and key County staff to review
and refine the scope of work and schedule, roles and
responsibilities, define critical success factors, discuss
community engagement goals and resources, data needs
requests, and other factors of project success. It will
lay the foundation for an inclusive process and identify
clear communications and community engagement
opportunities.
TASK 1.2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS,
BIWEEKLY MEETINGS AND REPORTING
A Project Management Plan (PMP) is an essential
tool for successful project planning will serve as the
team roadmap and will chart roles and responsibilities,
schedule of milestones and deliverables, and tools to
ensure team members stay on track. To facilitate efficient
communication, we are anticipating time for biweekly
(every other week) virtual progress meetings to provide
project tracking updates. We will also include progress
updates with our monthly invoicing.
TASK 1.3 DATA COLLECTION AND BASE MAPPING
Design Workshop will create a previous studies and data
request and review the maps produced by the County
GIS department. We will compile and consolidate spatial
data into a comprehensive dataset for the base mapping
for the project.
PHASE 1 DELIVERABLES:
1. Strategic Kick-off, Agendas, Presentations and
Summary Materials, anticipated to be virtual.
2. Project Management Plan. (PMP) including detailed
work plan, project schedules and deliverables,
assignments, roles and responsibilities, project critical
success factors.
3. Biweekly (every other week) calls with the Project
Team, including meeting project tracking report,
agendas, notes with action items (up to 36 calls (45
minute each)).
4. Percentage complete project report by task and
monthly invoices (16 Total).
PHASE 2: ESTABLISH A BASELINE
OF UNDERSTANDING
Assessment of current conditions and trends is an
important step for communicating the state of the County
and its opportunities and issues for the plan to address.
We will begin the process building off previous studies
and community plans.
TASK 2.1 EXISTING PLAN REVIEW
Using directives and outcomes from the Strategic Kick -
Off, Design Workshop will conduct a high-level review
of previous reports, studies, and plans to incorporate
ongoing priorities including existing community
comprehensive plans, corridor plans, and other areas of
influence in the county. This synthesis of past planning
efforts is intended to recognize the significant work
already completed or underway such as the County
Housing Needs Assessment and Transportation Plan. We
will create a Summary Matrix Inventory of up to 15 past
plans and studies to determine what goals and objective
have been achieved, which still need to be addressed,
and which are no longer relevant or successful.
TASK 2.2 DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
ECOnorthwest will prepare an in-depth analysis of the
county's demographics alongside those in the region
that may influence growth and development decisions
in the county. This includes an analysis of future
demographic trends incorporated into a summary of
the County's households and population in terms of
age, race, ethnicity, income. We will identify, where
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significant, select demographic differences, including
between the County as a whole and the unincorporated
areas, in a senes of six (6) maps Where practical, this
analysis will align with and expand on data sources used
in the County's Population and Development Report and
in -progress Housing Needs Assessment, such as the
American Community Survey and the State Demography
Office We recognize the desire to include the latest
available data from sources such as the U S Census
Bureau and the State Demography Office estimates and
forecasts We will rely on working or preliminary data
pulls until after both sources update their datasets on
their regular annual cycles in November and December
of 2025
TASK 2.3 ECONOMIC AND HOUSING ANALYSIS
ECOnorthwest will prepare a combined analysis of the
County's economy and housing market to convey how
long-term socioeconomic trends will affect demand
for commercial and residential development and how
those demands for development are related to the
need for future land uses For the economy, we will
'include a thorough quantitative analysis of economic
conditions and competitiveness, including measures
of employment, growth and productivity, employment
growth by industries, business formation and size, as well
as distribution of wealth and income We will also analyze
commuting flows, assessment of recent economic trends
and forecasts of employment growth to help understand
the market demand for future land uses
For the housing market, we will incorporate information
from the in -progress Housing Needs Assessment
and supplement it with additional data and analysis to
evaluate the County's existing housing stock and its
suitability for a range of household sizes, ages, incomes
and abilities
TASK 2 4 ZONING CODE ASSESSMENT AND LAND
USE ASSESSMENT
We will conduct a high-level County zoning code
review and an understanding of current land uses
,This will include review of current policy and zoning
regulations, including Coordinated Planning Agreements,
and analyzing the spatial distribution of enclaves,
incorporated and unincorporated area overlays,
and histonc townsites Compliance with DOLA's
comprehensive planning elements to address land use,
housing, transportation, water conservation, and other
required topics will be clearly identified In addition
to current zoning, subdivision processes, and land
division trends We will identify key topics such as rural/
urban interface planning, family farm divisions, 35 -
acre exemptions, historic townsites, and agriculturally
zoned subdivisions We will include an assessment of
opportunity areas that address future land use types and
desired economic, social, and environmental conditions
and opportunities within the current land use map to
identify opportunities for refinement of the Future Land
Use Map (FLUM) The mapping component will result in
the creation of up to eight (8) maps that visually support
the analysis and provide a foundation for future
planning decisions
TASK 2.5 ENVIRONMENT AND EXTRACTIVE
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
We will develop an analysis of Weld County's baseline
environmental conditions This will include review
of existing data and studies related to environmental
conditions, sensitive ecological areas, geologic features,
vegetative and crop coverage, and natural hazards
such as floodplains Through this work we will map
environmentally sensitive areas such as high quality
soils, wetlands, water resources, wildlife habitats, and
erosion -prone landscapes (subject to data availability)
Leveraging the demographic analysis completed in Task
2 2 (detailed previously), we will identify areas where
growth pressures may intersect with environmentally
vulnerable areas or where resources may be limited or
beyond current aspirations
Additionally, our team will synthesize mapping of energy
development and extractive industry permits and
potentials in the county including oil, gas, renewables,
gravel, and other sectors This information will be
evaluated for land use planning implications and
relationships to agricultural and residential land uses
TASK 2 6 TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
Bohannan Huston will analyze current countywide
transportation conditions and infrastructure needs,
and support the development of long-term strategies
that integrate transportation with land use, growth
management, and infrastructure priorities While a full
Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will not be developed,
the analysis will align with existing transportation
planning efforts and address connectivity across the
County, future mobility trends/opportunities, and regional
transportation networks
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We will also analyze water availability, cost, and
distribution, including opportunities to support Weld
County's goal of preserving agricultural lands by
providing policy direction on how to balance growth with
water constraints and agricultural sustainability. Our
team will coordinate with the variety of water providers
and state permitting agencies —including the Central
Weld County Water District, (North Weld County Water
District, and others. We will complete a high-level review
of the 32 incorporated municipalities in the County to
understand relevant opportunities for coordination of
future transportation and infrastructure development.
TASK 2.7 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS
ASSESSMENT REPORT
This report will summarize the findings from the previous
analysis and align with community and stakeholder
feedback to develop an Existing Conditions and Trends
Assessment Summary that will serve as a "State of the
County Report" to educate the community through an
easily digestible format. This will establish a baseline
and identify opportunities going forward. This will
also include mapping and summary of issues and
opportunities, trends, and goals which may be key to
accommodating growth for the future of Weld County.
PHASE 2 DELIVERABLES:
1. Existing Plan Review Summary Memorandum,
including identification of policies implemented.
2. Existing Conditions Memorandum, including
Demographics and Economic Trends, Housing and
Growth Projections, Zoning Code and Land Use
Assessment, Environmental and Extractive Industry
Assessments, Transportation and Infrastructure
Assessment in Microsoft Word and one (1) revision
cycle of the draft document(s).
3. Existing Conditions and Trends Assessment
Summary, "State of the County Report" Report
anticipated as a 20 -page graphic summary including
maps, charts, and visuals and one (1) revision cycle
of the draft document. Option for additional website
Storymaps for interactive storytelling and geographic
based discovery.
PHASE 3: COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
Plan creation will be open and transparent to the
community and stakeholders, elevating its relevance
and ensuring its adoption and future action. We strongly
believe in an engagement process that is highly
interactive to empower decision -makers and residents,
ensure inclusive participation across diverse groups,
and foster collaborative decision -making that reflects the
community's collective vision and priorities.
TASK 3.1 PROJECT BRANDING, TEMPLATES,
AND FAQS
Design Workshop will play a key role in developing a
project brand, engaging stakeholders and the community
to capture the vision, identity, and aspirations of the
community. A simple graphic style will be created to unify
the plan communications, while Design Workshop can
also offer robust project brand graphics and logo if desired
With our strong visualization skills, we will create clear,
user-friendly visual tools to enhance decision -making and
public understanding. These efforts are crucial for making
the Plan's goals and strategies clear and understandable
to make informed decisions throughout the project
lifecycle. This might include a range of comprehensive
visual tools, such as infographics, maps, pictures, charts,
and interactive dashboards.
TASK 3.2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
We will host a community engagement Strategic Kick-off
(SKO) and prepare a Community Engagement Plan to
serve as the foundation for all engagement efforts. This
will incorporate the International Association for Public
Participation tool (IAP2 Spectrum) to define the public's
role in the planning process, and include engagement
goals, key messages, target audiences, preferred tools
and techniques, and a schedule that aligns engagement
with technical milestones and decision -making processes.
This will be built on a key understanding of demographics
to create goals for representation and voices to elevate. It
will also feature a detailed stakeholder matrix organizing
participants by their level of involvement, key interests, and
preferred engagement methods.
TASK 3.3 OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION
We will work with you to create a media strategy to
ensure key milestones and engagement opportunities
are advertised through local media channels and the
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County's newsletters and social media platforms. The
Community Engagement Plan will outline methods,
process, roles and responsibilities for outreach. We
propose a dedicated website to centralize project
information and will coordinate with Weld County to
develop a project webpage that is hosted on the current
County site. Design Workshop will provide three content
updates that may include background information, links
to online surveys, various elements of the plan as it
progresses.
TASK 3.4 FOCUS GROUPS AND LISTENING SESSIONS
We propose a series of Focus Group discussions early
in the planning process to gather input on opportunities
and challenges. Design Workshop will outline discussion
topics and work with County to identify the appropriate
stakeholders, partners, board and committee members,
and other technical experts to invite to these discussions.
We will foster diverse perspectives to inform the
community survey question development.
TASK 3.5 WORKING GROUP
It is important that the process be informed by the key
representatives, technical advisory staff, and community
members to serve as a Working Group for the process.
We will work with County departments, municipalities,
regional agencies, and special districts. Identification
of these stakeholders and their optimum role will begin
during the SKO.
This group will include representatives from the
jurisdictional communities of Weld County to guide
and support the plan. We will support the County in
identifying appropriate membership and communicate
roles and expectations for this group. We will facilitate
three (3) meetings throughout the process that foster
collaboration and support the plan creation. We
anticipate these meetings will include:
1. Project Kick Off and Understanding Weld County.
2. Community Choices and Tradeoffs - Understanding
Growth in Weld County.
3. Goals and Strategies - Putting a Plan into Action.
TASK 3.6 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WINDOW 1:
UNDERSTANDING WELD COUNTY
Based on the information gathered from existing
conditions assessments, focus groups and feedback
from the working group and local leadership, we will host
a series of community engagement events to assess the
needs and priorities of all residents and demonstrate
that community member stories, concerns and hopes
will drive the formation of the Comprehensive Plan.
This meeting will gather feedback about growth needs
and concerns, critical corridors, and current economic
trends. Discussion of aspirations will aid the process in
understanding the various elements that citizens feel
are important to a long-term vision for Weld County. We
anticipate this will include:
• Community Survey. We will work with county staff
to develop an open questionnaire to capture what
people love about where they live, challenges to
address, priorities, and their hopes for the future
The survey will gather public input on land use
considerations, housing options, mobility, density,
economic development, and natural resources. Using
Qualtrics online platform we will track participation
by demographic and ensure best practices. It will
be distributed via the County website, social media,
QR codes, flyers, and other strategic advertisement
methods. We will take steps to ensure that the online
survey is representative of the residents of Weld
County by comparing the results of demographic
questions to the demographics of the County
(see Task 2.2). This will involve monitoring survey
responses as they come in to allow for additional
targeted outreach and survey distribution to ensure
a survey sample that broadly represents the County
along three to five key variables, such as gender, age,
race/ethnicity, and household income.
• Community Roadshows Outreach Engagement. We
will host a series of intercept events to 'meet people
where they are at' in multiple locations throughout the
county. This may include providing County staff with
materials to host coffee talks at local gathering places,
pop-up stations at popular parks or trailheads, and
downtown events such as farmers markets.
• Community Open House. In coordination with
the roadshows, we will host a community open
house for people 'meet us where we are' for a
2 -hour presentation and feedback event, over two
evenings at two strategic locations in the County. The
presentation will include interactive exercises such as
polling, visual preferences, mapping activities, story
cards, and idea walls.
• Leadership Vision Retreat. This half -day retreat will
focus on building a Vision with leadership, staff and
key stakeholders through facilitated discussion on
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drivers of the vision plan. Using information gathered
to date and preliminary engagement outcomes we
will define the County's Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats (SWOT), and identify a
future Vision and Core Community Values. Vision
retreat outcomes will identify initial ideas to that will
drive the Plan forward.
County staff will lead the effort to organize logistics
for events such as locations, permitting and
communications beyond that anticipated in this scope.
If desired, staff could take these presentations and
materials to additional committees and small group
gatherings (schools, local businesses, neighborhood
groups, etc.) to inform citizens of the plan development
process and provide opportunities for input and build
excitement for the project.
TASK 3.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WINDOW 2:
CHOICES AND TRADEOFF FOR GROWTH IN
WELD COUNTY
We anticipate this engagement window to include the
following workshops:
• Community Vision and Land Use Planning
Workshops. We propose a workshop roadshow to
all areas of the County to share the direction of the
plan and get feedback on different future land use
scenarios workshop. We will host three events at
different locations in Weld County over the course of
one day. These events will be highly collaborative to
foster discussion about land -use potentials, housing
strategies, conservation opportunities and more with
map exercise activities. Design Workshop will provide
a 'Pop-up Toolkit' for this round of engagement which
may include displays, maps, cards, and questionnaires.
This roadshow is intended to supplement the
community meeting and enable participation in this
phase from all corners of the county.
• Virtual Workshops and Online Survey. To
complement the Workshops, we will work with County
staff to develop a series of online survey questions for
this phase of the project. Together, we will create an
open online comment forum which may include ESRI
story maps, online survey with map images, or other
virtual mapping tool and an outreach strategy to ensure
diverse representation of residents. Questions will
focus on tradeoffs and priorities for the future of Weld
County land use scenarios including areas for future
development, areas for conservation, transportation
networks and potential regulatory and policy
considerations.
TASK 3.8 BOARD PRESENTATIONS
Throughout the process, we anticipate regular updates
to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). We
anticipate up to 12 meetings throughout the project.
Some meetings may provide an update, or opportunities
to 'workshop' materials, while others may include formal
presentations and feedback to ensure local leaders have
an opportunity to provide key direction. We have scoped
time for six meetings with two project staff that may
include presentations and work sessions with leadership
and six meetings with one project staff and one virtual
staff that would include project updates, We anticipate
formal presentations at the following six milestones
throughout the project:
• Project Kick Off Work Session - Understanding
Weld County.
• Existing Conditions and Trends Presentation.
• Land Use Scenarios and Tradeoffs Work Session -
Community Choices and Tradeoffs.
• Future Land Use and Recommendations Presentation.
• Implementation Work Session - Crafting a Plan
for Action.
• Draft Plan Recommendations Presentation.
PHASE 3 DELIVERABLES:
1. Spanish language translation will be provided for all
public engagement opportunity advertisements and
key engagement materials including online surveys.
2. Plan logo, brand and color palette
3. Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
including the creation of stakeholder management
tracker and regular updates to tracker.
4. Up to six (6) in person (over one day) or virtual focus
group meetings, meeting planning and facilitation
work sheet, and meeting summaries.
5. Facilitation of up to four (4) Community Working
Group Meetings anticipated at 1.5 hours in length
that are virtual unless aligned with other in -person
meetings.
6. Draft and final survey questions, survey administration
and survey summary, survey advertisement
flier, survey results summary report Community
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Engagement Materials Engagement Planning
Worksheets, Draft and Final Engagement Materials,
Engagement Summary for each engagement window.
7. Materials including community visioning workshop
materials, popup activities, townhalls, and toolkits, and
kids activities.
PHASE 4: BUILDING A VISION FOR
THE FUTURE
Planning for the future includes determining land use,
open space and infrastructure frameworks that new
growth and opportunity can build on and position the
entire community for new opportunities.
TASK 4.1 PLAN OPPORTUNITIES (VISION, VALUES
AND GOALS)
Based on the "State of the County" and feedback
received in Community Engagement Window #1, and
direction from the Vision Retreat, we will create a
Plan Vision, Community Values and draft goals within
each Plan Element that set for the course of action
for addressing the issues and opportunities. These
vision themes will be forward -thinking and adaptable,
addressing future challenges such as technological
advancements, demographic shifts, and economic
changes. We will 'workshop' these goals in an
interactive session with County staff, Working Group and
stakeholders, to refine Plan direction.
TASK 4.2 SCENARIOS AND TRADE-OFFS MAPPING
AND VISUALIZATIONS
We will explore trade-offs around future growth using
data informed variables that may include population
growth, development pressures, changes in the
economy, and housing trends. This will be visualized
in a series of maps using the analysis and community
preferences with corresponding narratives and land
u se criteria and vetted through public engagement in
Engagement Window #2. We will work with the County
to determine scenario methodology based on your
u nique needs and demands. We anticipate this mapping
could utilize character -based zoning, recommendations
o n suitable land uses, densities, and market uses, and
impacts to infrastructure. The new strategic growth
e lement comprehensive plan requirement (C.R.S. §
30-28-106(3)(a.5)(III)) involves analyses of vacant and
u nderutilized land in key locations and their suitability
for housing, as well as parcels not adjacent to developed
land and their general feasibility for residential use.
These analyses can be integrated into alternative
scenarios that explore these aspects of growth alongside
others that are important to the County's vision and
goals. Transportation and infrastructure considerations
will be considered in scenario planning and identification
of adaptations needed to turn scenarios into reality.
Environmental sustainability, resiliency, and economic
vitality will be factors in proposed scenarios that may
include metrics to weigh the collective benefits or
deficits across multiple measures.
TASK 4.3 FUTURE LAND USE FRAMEWORK
The intent of scenario planning is to explore possible
alternatives for the future through known information
and projected possible outcomes that may inform
thinking around mobility, open space, water, economic
development, housing, and fiscal impacts. The outcome
of the scenario efforts will be the refinement of a single
preferred alternative that will ultimately drive the Future
Land Use Map (FLUM) for the County. The FLUM and
corresponding Land Use Categories will focus on
opportunities for incentivizing growth and housing in the
'right places' within the community; techniques and tools
for addressing changing economic and climate impacts;
and directives for policy and regulations to promote
future planning.
PHASE 4 DELIVERABLES:
1. Plan vision, values, draft goals and one (1) virtual
discussion to review.
2. Scenario potential outcomes narrative, graphics,
and metrics (up to eight (8) variables per alternative),
outlining scenario themes, goals, policies and
recommendations.
3. Draft Future Land Use Map and corresponding Land
Use Categories, one (1) round of revisions.
PHASE 5: A COMPELLING PLAN FOR
ACTION
A plan will not add value to the community if it is
not acted upon. Creating clarity of purpose and
accountability for doing the work is essential. The plan
document needs to be compelling and user-friendly with
a uniquely Weld County document style.
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TASK 5.1 DRAFT PLAN OUTLINE AND TEMPLATE
We will create a draft document outline (Table of
Contents) and a visual template for the document that
captures the essence of the Weld County community
and instills a sense of importance and quality to the
effort. We will share a writing style guide to designate the
appropriate grammatical uses and terminology for the
plan document.
TASK 5.3 DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DEVELOPMENT
Based on all feedback to date and staff input, the Design
Workshop team will develop a draft plan which will
compile all relevant data from the memos produced in
the project including existing conditions summaries,
community engagement summaries, plan vision themes
and goals, Future Land Use Map and Categories, and
implementation strategies. The production of memos for
review and approval throughout the process is intended
to create an efficient review process. We will create a
graphically engaging document that is clear, concise,
and easy to understand that can be delivered to a variety
of audiences in an accessible way. We anticipate one
Administrative Draft which staff will review and collect all
comments. Upon receipt of one set of consolidated, non -
conflicting comments, our team will review the comments
with County staff and develop an approach to address the
comments and prepare the final draft document.
TASK 5.4 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FRAMEWORK
We will recommend implementation strategies
and actions that connect community priorities to a
clearly defined action playbook, detailing tasks, roles,
responsibilities, and timeframes for completion. This
will include a comprehensive matrix outlining actionable
steps, priorities, responsibilities, progress tracking,
and timelines for short-, medium-, and long-term
implementation, ensuring clear accountability and
direction. To enhance the potential for success, we will
incorporate various investment and funding strategies,
along with incentives to support implementation.
Additionally, we will define measurable goals and
performance metrics to monitor progress and maintain
alignment with the Plan's vision themes and goals.
TASK 5.5 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
After receiving comments from County staff and the
Working Group a final draft plan will be created for
public review and plan adoption. Following the project
presentation to Board of County Commissioner and
Planning Commission, and receiving final comments
from staff, we will complete the final Weld County
Comprehensive Plan.
TASK 5.6 PLAN ADOPTION
We will prepare an executive level presentation to share
with adopting bodies. We recommend staff have one-on-
one briefings with County leadership prior to adoption.
We have scoped time for facilitating a work session
with the Planning Commission and Board of County
Commissioners and three (3) formal adoption -related
meetings, one with the Planning Commission and two
with the Board of County Commissioners.
PHASE 5 DELIVERABLES:
1. Table of Contents in Microsoft Word, Writing style
guide and document template with graphic design for
review and approval.
2. Implementation Strategies Framework including a
matrix for projects, including theme impacts, progress
tracking, resource availability, and suggested timelines.
3. One (1) digital copy of Draft Plan document at 50%
complete in Microsoft Word and at 80% Complete
in pdf graphic format, Comment tracking log, One (1)
revision cycle of the draft document at each review.
4. Presentation of Final 95% Plan (pre -adoption) and
100% (post -adoption) in pdf format and InDesign
format, One (1) revision cycle of the final document.
5. Two work sessions and one in person Three (3) final
adoption meeting presentations (one virtual and two
(2) in person).
6. One (1) digital copy of Final Plan document and
appendices and one (1) pdf of all maps included in the
final plan and one (1) digital version of GIS shape files
used to prepare maps.
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Team Qualifications
DESIGN WORKSHOP
COMPREHENSIVE AND LAND USE PLANNING, EXISTING CONDITIONS
ANALYSIS, ARCGIS INTEGRATION/MAPPING, VISUALIZATIONS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT, PROJECT
MANAGEMENT, DOCUMENT CREATION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
As an international design studio, we've learned the value of building
community across cultures, geographies, and economies. Our work has
helped communities envision goals and strategies that align with their culture,
economy, and landscape. We are at the forefront of creating innovative
engagement processes that reach all sectors of the community, both in person
and remotely. We are also leading in the pursuit to become more resilient to
environmental changes, more economically sustainable, and more equitable in
the delivery of services, quality of life, and opportunity.
The roots of Design Workshop emanate from communities in the western
states. Our team of planners, urban designers, and economists have conducted
this work across Colorado and Wyoming, including Adams County, Mesa
County, Arapahoe County and Cheyenne. We understand firsthand the
challenges facing communities like yours —high rates of growth, differing ways
of life in urban and rural areas, housing needs and affordability, preservation of
waterways and agriculture, support for major transportation routes, and a wide
range of community member perspectives.
We have also worked on numerous design and planning projects throughout
Weld County, including Turion (Wilson Ranch), Barefoot Lakes, Firestone, and
Greeley. This extensive experience has given us a strong understanding of
how the county operates when it comes to land use, development review, and
community priorities. Our familiarity with local processes, policies, and key
stakeholders enables us to navigate project complexities efficiently and deliver
outcomes that align with county expectations and community needs.
One of the hallmarks of our approach is the integration of robust community
engagement processes that focus on listening and bringing meaning to
input. We firmly believe that involving community members in the planning
process is essential for developing solutions that reflect the unique needs
and aspirations of Weld County. Our experience demonstrates a commitment
to inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration, ensuring that the voices of
residents, businesses, and stakeholders are integral to the decision -making
process. Storytelling is our strength —connecting with people in all the ways
that resonate, including graphics, narrative, data, and presentation.
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We are dedicated to giving back
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ECONORTHWEST
SCENARIO PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING ANALYSIS, REGIONAL FUNDING
MECHANISMS
For over 50 years, a diverse range of clients across the
United States have trusted ECOnorthwest (ECO) to craft
effective and feasible solutions to the complex issues that
shape our communities. ECO's clients have one thing
in common —they want insightful, rigorous analysis to
strengthen policy and investment decisions. ECO works
at the intersection of neighborhoods and highways,
development and conservation, poverty and prosperity —
because the choices people make at these intersections
matter. To help guide decision -makers, they have built
a team of experts in economics, urban planning, public
policy, finance, demography, geography, and sociology.
Their collective, interdisciplinary expertise lights the way
to a broader understanding of how policy choices affect
peoples' lives. ECO tailors its teams and methods to help
meet client goals, bringing the right analytic methods and
tools to answer a range of policy questions.
ECO's work requires a deep understanding of the current
layers of policies and the role of different governmental
agencies, and importantly, how these policies apply on -
the -ground and how they compare to other jurisdictions.
Their work has extended to many communities across
the Mountain West including communities in Montana,
Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
In Colorado, much of ECO's recent experience has
focused on housing and strategic growth. At a local level,
they have worked with communities such as Superior
and Louisville to understand and plan for housing
needs. In Erie, their work supported implementation
of a development and infrastructure strategy as part of
the Erie Town Center Masterplan—a vision for a vibrant
390 -acre mixed -use hub. ECO recently helped the
Denver Regional Council of Governments finish the first -
ever regional housing needs assessment, highlighting
housing demand through 2050. ECO is currently leading
a team to support Colorado's Department of Local
Affairs (DOLA) in the implementation of three recent
housing and land use bills creating a new framework
for communities in Colorado to plan for a variety of local
housing needs and future growth new comprehensive
plan elements.
BOHAN NAN HUSTON
PLANNING, WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING,
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Founded in 1959, Bohannan Huston, Inc., (BHI) is a
leading multidisciplinary engineering, spatial data, and
advanced technologies firm serving the infrastructure
n eeds of clients throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
Celebrating more than 66 years of successful service,
BHI has grown into a nationally recognized service
provider in the areas of planning, civil and structural
e ngineering, water resources, utility engineering, traffic
and transportation engineering, land surveying, GIS, and
aerial mapping (photogrammetry and LiDAR). The firm
has developed a staff of professionals, currently over
250 strong, within this diverse company structure that
allows it to provide clients with a full range of integrated
services under one roof. The firm is dedicated to working
with clients to visualize projects, optimize resources,
and realize the best solutions. BHl teams strive to design
projects that are sustainable and sensitive to their
e nvironmental context, while contributing lasting value to
those for whom they are designed.
The BHI team's work is about solving problems, turning
challenges into solutions that fulfill project requirements,
meet the community's needs, and exceed clients'
expectations. BHI staff have both the expertise and
creativity to devise meaningful paths forward on their
planning projects. And by engaging BHI's in-house
engineers in these efforts, they develop meaningful and
implementable solutions for the communities they serve.
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Mes a Together
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Mesa County Master Plan
MESA COUNTY, COLORADO
Over the past 25 years, Mesa County has been
transformed by an influx of new residents, dynamic shifts
within the energy industry, expanding economic and
business development, expanding higher -education
campus, and development pressures on agricultural
lands. These changes present the need to create a new
plan through coordinated efforts that reflects the vision of
today's Mesa County community and lays the foundation
for tomorrow's development. Informed through
community engagement, the Plan acts as a strategic
guidebook to help guide policy decisions and priorities
towards a shared goal over the next 20 -years. It offers
direction for factors including land use patterns, increases
in population, economic factors, hazard mitigation,
resilience, and other environmental considerations.
Design Workshop was retained to provide planning and
engagement through document production. Stakeholders
and the community were heavily involved throughout
the master process, ensuring that the future vision. The
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County plan integrates small town, city, and regional
planning in a unified vision and organizes a collection of
previous planning efforts. Mesa Together was created to
reflect the vision of the community at large. It identifies a
shared vision and outlines the steps to lead Mesa County
towards their goals. As the County's first Future Land Use
Plan, unanimous plan adoption expressed enthusiasm of
Leadership for this new implementation tool.
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ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
Adams County is embarking on a journey to become
the most innovative and inclusive county in America.
Advancing Adams: Planning for a Shared Future is
the planning effort led by Design Workshop, which
created three of the County's plans simultaneously: the
Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and
the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan.
The County is rich in its variations, with a blend of urban
and rural areas, diverse geographies, demographics, and
an economy that make Adams County a unique place.
This process focused on planning for unincorporated
areas and communities, while coordinating with the
County's ten municipalities and seven bordering Counties.
This plan guides rapid growth projected to make this
county the third largest population in the state, with
723,000 residents by 2040.
The Advancing Adams process provides a broadly
implementable vision for the County, focused on
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GUIDING
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GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Guilford County, rich in history and diversity, features
rural landscapes, working farms, thriving businesses,
and healthy neighborhoods. Design Workshop partnered
with the county to update its growth vision with the
Comprehensive Plan, Guiding Guilford. This visionary
document reflects community aspirations and sets
the stage for planning themes, policies, and objectives
to be implemented over time. Extensive community
engagement in 2023 and 2024 defined the vision,
incorporating input from residents, workers, visitors, and
stakeholders. The Plan's vision is supported by Planning
Themes, Guiding Principles, and a Future Land
Use Framework.
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new attainable housing, while also preserving existing
natural areas and the agricultural heritage that makes
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LOUISVILLE, COLORADO
The Comprehensive Plan serves as a critical tool to
guide the growth and development of Louisville, creating
a shared vision and setting actionable goals for the
community's future. It integrates key elements defining
the character and aspirations of the City, including land
use, transportation, economic development, housing,
and the natural environment. Louisville's previous
Comprehensive Plan, completed in 2013, had become
outdated due to changes in population, economic trends,
environmental priorities, and urban development. These
shifts underscored the urgent need to revisit and update
the plan to reflect the evolving dynamics and future
aspirations of the community.
The updated Comprehensive Plan serves as a forward -
thinking guide, helping city leaders make informed
planning decisions about future land use, defining
appropriate development intensities, and addressing
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emerging challenges and opportunities. Through an
inclusive and collaborative process, the plan incorporates
diverse stakeholder perspectives, fostering a vision that
balanced growth with sustainability and enhanced the
quality of life for all residents. The plan is currently in
the final drafting phases and is expected to be adopted
later this summer. The plan and process explored with
the community how to adapt to growth pressures while
maintaining a sense of community values and
small-town pride.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Land Use Planning,
Comprehensive Planning,
Scenario Planning, Public
Facilitation And Outreach,
Sustainability Planning
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DESIGN WORKSHOP
Town of Frisco Comprehensive Plan
TOWN OF FRISCO, COLORADO
The Comprehensive Plan process was an opportunity to
proactively plan for the future of the Frisco community.
Typically, it is best practice for a municipality to update
their Comprehensive Plan every ten years. The Town
of Frisco's previous Comprehensive Plan was adopted
in 2019, yet changing demographics after the COVID-19
pandemic and shifts within the community and
surrounding areas created a need for an updated plan
that was aligned with current needs.
The Comprehensive Plan is a forward -looking document
to articulate the needs and priorities of the Town of
Frisco and Frisco community and to create an actionable
guide in decision making. Over the course of nine
months, the Town of Frisco and the consultant team
engaged in a robust conversation with the community
about how to direct and guide growth and development
for the future. Both technical assessment and community
engagement were foundational to inform outcomes.
Goals, Strategies, and Actions within the Plan facilitate
growth and development, with particular attention to
quality of place, economics, mobility, equity,
and sustainability.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Land Use Planning,
Comprehensive Planning,
Scenario Planning, Public
Facilitation And Outreach,
Sustainability Planning,
Community Survey
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Baldwin County Master Plan
BALDWI N COUNTY, ALABAMA
The County is growing and becoming an even more
attractive place to live, work, raise a family or retire.
Design Workshop created this community -based vision
for future land use so that character, culture, and the
natural environment is not compromised within the
pace and frenzy of rapid growth and change. Design
Workshop has led a robust community and stakeholder
engagement process, shaping the vision, themes and
priorities in the document of "A Citizen's Guide to Growth
in Baldwin County". This title represents the challenges
of balancing public property rights development interests
with pro -active land use planning, a balance Design
Workshop struck to gain unanimous plan approval for the
County's first adopted Master Plan.
The guide defines smart land use patterns that direct
development opportunities toward a community
supported vision that includes all the elements that make
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for a special and healthy place, such as Great Streets,
pedestrian -oriented neighborhoods, accessible open
spaces, connectivity, balanced delivery of services, and
environmental resilience.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Land Use Planning,
Document Creation, GIS
Analysis, Community
Engagement, Elected
Officials Facilitation
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DESIGN WORKSHOP
Arapahoe County Open Spaces
Master Plan
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
After Experiencing substantial growth in population and oil
and gas activity, Arapahoe County saw the need to update
their plan for the area's parks, trails, and open spaces, and
to close gaps in the County's outdoor recreation network.
Design Workshop led the planning process for a new plan
that prepares the county for many changes over the next
ten to twenty years. The plan defines opportunities for
conserving agricultural lands and water resources, sets
priorities for programming, identifies acquisition priorities,
identifies improvements to address quality of life and public
health, anticipates development pressures and recreation
needs, and refines operations and maintenance practices.
The team developed the plan through a data -driven process
that relied on input from residents, partners, visitors,
stakeholders, and county leadership. Despite the impact
of COVID-19, the engagement process for this project was
wildly successful with over 3,000 touchpoints. This large
county with a wide spectrum of rural and urban living was
best engaged through multiple methods tailored to their
needs such as online and in -print awareness campaigns,
including signs, virtual town hall meetings, online surveys,
and pop-up events.
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Provo Conservation and
Resiliency Plan
PROVO, UTAH
It is critical to act today to ensure a healthy and prosperous
future for the next generation of Provo residents. Provo's
conservation and Resilience Plan represents ways to meet
the needs of people today without compromising the
ability of future generations to live prosperously.
Design Workshop was hired by the City to update the
General Plan. Early on in the process, it became evident
that conservation and resiliency are core values of the
Provo community. This separate, stand-alone plan allows
for specific measures and targets to make a meaningful
impact and align with the goals and policy of the
General Plan. This integrated effort to align community
input with the vision, values and priorities of the Provo
community, a sustainable future is integral to all aspects
The plan innovates in defining metrics for evaluating the
quality of nature experiences to prioritize improvements
and acquisitions. The plan provides recommendations
for code changes to address agricultural conservation,
residential development contributions, and extractive
industry outcomes. The multiple benefits of open space and
trails were quantified to make a case for renewing the open
space tax, which was passed by a wide margin of voters.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Public Engagement, GIS Analysis, Code Analysis and
Recommendations, Community Survey, Document
Creation and Graphic Design, Implementation
Framework, Economic Development Strategy
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and planning in Provo. The Plan is organized around
eight elements that contribute to conservation and
resiliency. Each element has a specific target to measure
performance followed by strategies, actions and a clear
plan for implementation.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Sustainability Planning, Public Facilitation,
Comprehensive Planning, Documentation Creation
ECONORTHWEST
DOLA Housing and Land Use
Implementation Laws Housing
Needs Analysis
COLORADO
ECOnorthwest is currently leading a team to support
Colorado's Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in the
implementation of three recent housing and land use
bills (SB 24-174, H B 24-1313, and H B 24-1152). These
landmark legislative efforts create a new framework for
communities in Colorado to plan for future growth and
meet a variety of local housing needs. This work spans
a range of new initiatives at the state, regional, and local
levels intended to guide more sustainable growth and
development. Our team is working with state agency staff
to conduct supportive analysis, engage with partners,
and create guidance documents for Housing Action
Plans, Displacement Risk Assessments, Transit -Oriented
Communities, Neighborhood Centers, Strategic Growth
Elements, and other new types of work associated with
the recent legislative package. This work will provide
clear guidelines and best practices that are adaptive for
communities throughout Colorado to align with state
initiatives and requirements.
ECONORTHWEST
Kitsap County Comprehensive
Plan Update
KITSAP COUNTY, COLORADO
ECOnorthwest collaborated with Kitsap County to
address critical aspects of their Comprehensive Plan
update, focusing on housing affordability, economic
development, and development regulations. As part of
an interdisciplinary team, ECOnorthwest conducted
in-depth analysis and policy development to inform the
revision process. By leveraging expertise in economic and
housing data, ECOnorthwest provided valuable insights
and recommendations to ensure the Comprehensive Plan
reflects the evolving needs of Kitsap County residents
and businesses. Through this project, ECOnorthwest
facilitated informed decision -making and fostered
sustainable growth and development in the region,
ultimately contributing to a more resilient and equitable
community for all stakeholders involved.
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
SB24-174 GUIDANCE
Displacement Risk
Assessment
SERVICES PROVIDED
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Local Planning Toolkits, Stakeholder Coordination, Policy
and Scenario Analysis, Reporting Template Design
SERVICES PROVIDED
Housing and Equity Analysis, Housing Policy Updates,
Multi -Family Tax Exemption Analysis, Subarea Plan
Support, Economic and Market Assessment
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References
DESIGN WORKSHOP
ADAMS COUNTY PLANS
Byron Fanning, Director of Parks, Open Space, and
Cultural Arts
Adams County
303.637.8006 I bfanning@adcogov.org
MESA COUNTY MASTER PLAN
Greg Moberg, Community Development Director
Mesa County
970.244.1650 1 greg.moberg@mesacounty.us
FRISCO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND 3 MILE PLAN
Katie Kent, Community Development Director
Town of Frisco
970.668.9130 I katiek@townoffrisco.com
GUILFORD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN UPDATE
J. Leslie Bell, Planning and Development Director
Guilford County
336.641.4409 I LBell@guilfordcountync.gov
Firestone Central Park, Firestone, CO
ECONORTHWEST
DOLA HOUSING AND LAND USE IMPLEMENTATION
LAWS HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS
KC McFerson, Director of State Land Use Office
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
720.557.4661 I kc.mcferson@state.co.us
KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Colin Poff, Planning Supervisor
Kitsa p County
360.337.5777 I cpoff@co.kitsap.wa.us
BOHANNAN HANSEN
CEDAREDGE MASTER PLAN UPDATE,
Carl Holm, Interim Public Works Director
Town of Cedaredge
970.856.5012 I cholm@cedaredgecolorado.com
FIRESTONE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
Matt Wiederspahn, Director of Engineering and Utilities
Town of Firestone
303.531.625 1 mwiederspahn@firestoneco.gov
28 Critical Issues
Critical Issues in Weld County
Our team recognizes the complexity of preparing a
Comprehensive Plan that reflects Weld County's distinct
character, planning goals, and governance framework.
We believe the following critical issues will shape
the success of this effort and are equipped with the
experience and strategies to address them:
BALANCING RAPID GROWTH WITH
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
Weld County has many reasons to work to retain
agricultural uses and enhance the industry. high
quality soils and irrigation, long-established agricultural
practices and cutting -edge research, job force, proximity
to production facilities and transportation, and more.
In addition, Weld County's identity is deeply rooted in
its agricultural heritage, yet it is also one of the fastest -
growing counties in Colorado. Growth patterns that are
not carefully planned risk fragmenting working lands,
straining rural infrastructure, and jeopardizing long-
term coordination with municipal growth areas. These
pressures require thoughtful planning around character,
form, and intensity of development, recognizing that
land use decisions carry potential trade-off to diversify
Design Workshop led the master planning and
entitlement process for Turion formerly known
as Wilson Ranch in Brethoud, CO
housing supply, improve job access, and strengthen rural
economies. Our approach will equip the County with
the tools to evaluate these trade-offs through scenario
planning and land suitability analysis and assess the
fiscal, environmental, and community implications of
different development pathways. We will examine County
code and legal parameters as a tool for creating
desirable outcomes.
INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY
AND SAFETY
Weld County's unique development patterns are
shaped by its vast geography and rural character.
Road safety, broadband access, utility capacity, water
availability and long-range capital investment are critical
components that must be closely aligned with future
land use decisions. Building on the foundation of the
County's Safety Action Plan, our team will help integrate
transportation and infrastructure considerations into
the broader framework of the Comprehensive Plan. It
will provide a platform for developing clear, forward -
looking goals for multimodal infrastructure and regional
connectivity as well as safety, fiscal responsibility, and
the preservation of Weld County's agricultural and
rural heritage.
ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN A
SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
Weld County's economy has long been shaped by the
boom -and -bust cycles of the oil, gas, and meatpacking
industries, as well as the ongoing pressures of growth
on its agricultural landscapes. The comprehensive plan
process will explore strategies that not only support
existing industries but also build long-term economic
resilience. These may include aspirations to strengthen
and modernize the agricultural economy, coordinate
growth more effectively with municipalities, preserve and
e ncourage contextually appropriate housing options, and
explore pathways for economic diversification. Potential
strategies may involve supporting small business
e cosystems, expanding regional tourism, and aligning
workforce development programs with the needs of
e merging industries.
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Design Workshop created a master plan to guide the design and development of Barefoot Lakes in
Firestone, CO and has continued to lead the implementation of the plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND
SUSTAINABILITY
Weld County faces increasing environmental risks from
wildfires, drought, erosion, and long-term water scarcity.
As the County grows, balancing future development with
the protection of natural resources, agricultural lands, and
environmentally sensitive areas is becoming more critical
than ever. Wildfire and hazard mitigation, watershed
protection, and ecological connectivity should be factored
into the plan's land use framework. Drawing from our
experience in Grand Junction, Mesa County, and across
Colorado, we will ensure Weld County's Comprehensive
Plan includes practical, locally relevant strategies that
are both actionable and adaptive. A key outcome of our
approach is to identify opportunities to enhance quality
of life through public health enhancements, development
patterns, green infrastructure, conservation, infrastructure
and services for resilience planning and other adaptation
strategies.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
Access to affordable and attainable housing for essential,
agricultural, and lower -income workers remains a
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persistent challenge in Weld County. As part of our
housing approach, we will coordinate with the current
Housing Needs Assessment to evaluate current and
future housing needs by tenure, income level, and
geographic distribution to inform strategies for future
growth related to jobs and housing demand. This analysis
will help us understand not just how much housing is
n eeded, but where it is most appropriate, particularly in
u nincorporated Weld County, and how it can be designed
to support access to jobs, services, and schools.
DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY VALUES
The County has a diverse population of differing income,
languages spoken, how long residents have called the
County home, age, race/culture, health conditions, family
composition, recreational interests, education, and more.
Knowing this, we anticipate visions for the County may
vary, and priorities may not always align. Having worked
Counties with similar ranges of diverse interests we will
u se proven techniques to hear from diverse perspectives,
create consensus, and identify common values. Another
key aspect is creating a tailored approach to different
geographies and populations instead of a blanket one -
size -fits -all methodology to land use planning.
32 Project Control
MAINTAINING SCHEDULE
AND BUDGET
Design Workshop brings value to clients through our
strong project management capabilities, deep expertise in
planning, and a proven track record in public engagement.
For the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, our team offers
extensive experience leading and implementing complex
planning efforts. Our project management approach is
proactive —anticipating challenges, identifying critical
success factors, managing potential risks, and establishing
clear milestones to keep the process on track. This
enables us to effectively address political, environmental,
and social dynamics in real time, ensuring responsive and
high -quality outcomes.
COST CONTROL PROCESS
A core strength of our team lies in managing and
coordinating sub -consultant partners. We emphasize
clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations
from the outset to ensure alignment across scope,
schedule, and budget. Detailed work plans, regular
coordination meetings, and early budget confirmation help
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maintain consistent communication and accountability.
Throughout the project, we closely monitor progress,
review invoices, and resolve issues early to ensure sub -
consultants stay within budget and deliver on time.
SCHEDULE CONTROL PROCESS
To support a thorough yet streamlined experience, we
e mploy a robust project management toolkit that covers
key components such as client vision, stakeholder
e ngagement, quality assurance, communications,
deliverables, and implementation planning. These
e lements will be reviewed during a Strategic Kick -Off (SKO)
Meeting to establish a strong foundation for success.
Clear communication and active dialogue —both internally
and with our clients are fundamental to our approach.
Design Workshop's project manager, Alison Cotey, and
principal -in -charge, Anna Laybourn, will work closely
with Weld County staff to track progress and maintain
control over the project schedule and budget through bi-
weekly (every other week) check -ins and monthly status
reports. They have a combined 35 years of experience
effectively delivering planning projects of this scale and
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complexity and providing leadership in resolving project
risks. With our experienced team and well-defined project
management strategies, we are confident in delivering a
plan that meets your goals and leaves a lasting legacy for
the community.
QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS
Design Workshop has a robust internal quality control
process and we will implement the following seven steps
throughout the project process.
I. Plan and Strategize: Delivering quality requires
planning. At a Strategic Kickoff Meeting (SKO)
convened by Design Workshop project teams, all of a
project's deliverables are listed in a Quality Assurance
and Deliverables Plan. Quality Control (QC) collection
of standards, best practices and checklists are
provided to the project team to guide the planning
process, encourage innovation and assure the
delivery of quality.
2. Design and Document: Every Design Workshop
project is iterated through a process called Rapid
Cycling, which combines periods of exploration
with moments when the work must be reined
in, consolidated and presented. This process of
testing, learning and refining advances the plan with
innovation and rigor. Periodically, projects teams
pause to accept outside points of view by "pinning
up" the work at a design review with a larger group
of colleagues who offer critique and fresh input.
The design review is a mainstay of our workshop
environment and central to the delivery of quality.
3. Review: The Quality Control reviewer evaluates
the documents with attention to level of planning
resolution, as well as, aesthetic and technical quality,
accuracy, and completeness. In order to ensure that
the review is methodical and consistent, the reviewer
will use a collection of checklists.
4. Respond: Design Workshop utilizes a formal process
for addressing and verifying that the comments have
been addressed satisfactorily.
5. Revise: Revisions are made to address all review
comments to create the final deliverable. The
Principal -in -Charge or Project Manager will perform
a final review to confirm that all comments have been
resolved.
6. Deliver: Design Workshop's delivery best practices
for GIS, InDesign and other software programs are
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quality final document reflected in the printed hard
copy or digital file delivered to the client.
7. Measure and Monitor: A critical component of
Design Workshop's planning process involves
assessing performance in order to improve processes
and outcomes for future endeavors.
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Work Location & Familiarity
WORK LOCATION & EMPLOYEES
Design Workshop's portfolio is built on a strong
foundation of clear communication, well-defined
procedures, staff accountability, and an unwavering
commitment to client care. Every phase of each
project benefits from direct involvement by Design
Workshop's Principal -in -Charge and Project Manager.
Consistent communication will be maintained through
memorandums, regular phone calls, and emails
throughout the life of the project. Alison Cotey will serve
as the primary day-to-day contact, with Anna Laybourn
attending project meetings and providing overall
leadership and guidance.
In the Rocky Mountains and the Front Range of Colorado
we maintain a strong local presence with 43 employees
based in our Basalt studio and 40 employees in our
Denver studio —professionals who are deeply familiar
with the context, opportunities, and challenges of the
region. The collaborative nature of our practice allows
us to leverage the collective expertise of our entire firm,
both locally and nationally, to provide the right resources
and flexibility to meet the needs of Weld County.
Beyond Colorado, Design Workshop operates as a
network of seven studios with 154 staff strategically
located across the nation. This national footprint enables
us to draw from a wide range of talent and specialized
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knowledge, ensuring a comprehensive and dynamic
approach to each project. Our structure empowers us
to deliver exceptional results, foster innovation, and
consistently exceed client expectations.
Our locations will not negatively affect the project
coordination with the County, as our both urban and
rural locations in Colorado have provided us with great
advantage in completing similar projects in the state and
Weld County. for efficiency and cost savings in travel
expenses, we have planned for concentrated times for
our staff to be in -person for staff, elected official, and
community engagement. We have effectively managed
comprehensive planning projects across far greater
distances, including the Guilford County Comprehensive
Plan (NC), Hot Springs Comprehensive Plan (AR), and
Baldwin Comprehensive Plan (AL). Our Colorado studios
have partnered on past plan creation such as for Mesa
County, Louisville, Frisco, and Adams County, to deliver
projects in -budget and with effective collaboration. We
are particularly prepared for engagement of large -sized
counties with both rural and urban settings through
our use of technology and online facilitation skills that
encourages participation without requiring travel. This
experience demonstrates our ability to lead complex,
multi -stakeholder projects through a combination of in -
person presence and effective virtual collaboration.
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ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
Design Workshop ("DW" or the "Company") has been in
business for over 55 years. DW is an ESOP, S Corporation
company that was formed in 1969 and incorporated
in Colorado in May 1979. The Company's 2024 results
included gross revenue of $39 million. DW funds its
activities through operating cash, but in case it's needed
the Company has a line -of -credit in place. The Company
has not drawn on its line of credit for many years. Design
Workshop is in good standing with its bank and creditors.
FAMILIARITY WITH WELD COUNTY
Our teams are located on both the front range
and Western Slope of Colorado, offering a unique
understanding of growth pressures along the front range
and the nature of rural and agricultural communities of
Western Colorado. We are well -versed in Weld County's
planning context, policies, and intergovernmental
dynamics. We understand that Weld County operates
under home rule governance, with a commitment to both
local autonomy and regional coordination. Our
familiarity includes:
• Weld County Charter and Development Code: We
understand the County's zoning and subdivision
standards, site development procedures, and long-
range planning frameworks.
• Transportation and Infrastructure Standards: Our
team is aligned with CDOT Region 4 priorities and
familiar with the County's Transportation Master Plan
and Capital Improvements Plan.
• Agricultural and Energy Development Patterns:
Our work in nearby counties and unincorporated
areas gives us firsthand insight into the policy
challenges and community values that shape Weld
County's development.
• Municipal Coordination and Rural -Urban Interface:
We are experienced in managing comprehensive
plans that involve multiple jurisdictions, and we
u nderstand the need for alignment with municipalities
such as Greeley, Windsor, and Erie, while preserving
u nincorporated identity.
Through our work across Colorado's Front Range
and Eastern Plains, our team has developed a keen
understanding of the development pressures, regulatory
frameworks, and opportunities unique to Weld County.
EcoNorthwest's regional experience and teammate's
former roles at DRCOG provide insight to Weld
County's relationship to other jurisdictions. This deep
local familiarity, combined with our commitment to
implementation -focused planning, positions us to lead
the Comprehensive Plan with insight, creativity, and
purpose. The list below highlights representative Design
Workshop projects and subconsultant projects, ranging
from long-range planning efforts to site -specific design
work, that underscore our team's familiarity with Weld
County's goals, challenges, and opportunities:
• Design Workshop Projects:
- Barefoot Lakes Planning and Zoning
- Barefoot Lakes Peninsula Park
- Barefoot Lakes Site Design and Landscape Design
- Firestone Central Park
- Turion/Wilson Ranch Master Plan
- Brighton Crossing Visualization and Assessment
- Brighton Crossing Pocket Parks
- I-25 and Erie Parkway
- Erie Parks and Trails Sign Program
- Evans Wayfinding and Signage Program
- Greeley Youth Sports Complex Master Plan
Greeley Island Grove Regional Park Master Plan
- Greeley Parks, Trails, and Open Lands Master Plan
GO Greeley Cache la Poudre Inspire Initiative
- Thornton Medical Center
- South Thornton Redevelopment Implementation
Study
• Bohannan Huston Projects:
- Brighton Transportation Master Plan Update
- Brighton On -Call Engineering Services for
Development Review
- Hudson Land Use Code Update
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Schedule
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Phase 1: Laying the Foundation
Task 1.1 Project Kickoff
Task 1.2 Project Management Plans, Biweekly Meetings and Reporting
Task 1.3 Data Collection and Base Mapping
Phase 2: Establish a Baseline of Understanding
Task 2.1 Existing Plan Review
Task 2.2 Demographic Analysis
Task 2.3 Economic and Housing Analysis
Task 2.4 Zoning Code Assessment and Land Use Assessment
Task 2.5 Environment and Extractive Industry Analysis
Task 2.6 Transportation and Infrastructure Analysis
Task 2.7 Existing Conditions and Trends Assessment Report
Phase 3: Community Conversations
Task 3.1 Project Branding, Template and FAQs
Task 3.2 Community Engagement Plan
Task 3.3 Outreach and Communication
Task 3.4 Focus Groups and Listening Sessions
Task 3.5 Working Group
Task 3.6 Community Engagement Window 1: Understanding
Weld County
Task 3.7 Community Engagement Window 2: Choices and Tradeoff for
Growth in Weld County
Task 3.8 Board Presentations
Phase 4: Building a Vision for the Future
Task 4.1 Plan Opportunities (Vision, Values and Goals Memo)
Task 4.2 Scenarios and Trade -Offs Mapping and Visualizations
Task 4.3 Future Land Use Framework
Phase 5: A Compelling Plan for Action
Task 5.1 Draft Plan Outline and Templates
Task 5.2 Draft Comprehensive Plan Development
Task 5.3 Implementation Strategy Framework
Task 5.4 Final Comprehensive Plan
Task 5.5 Plan Adoption
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Fees
Cost and Schedule
PHASE NAME FEE
Phase 1 Laying the Foundation $53,261
Phase 2 Establish a Baseline of Understanding $142,590
Phase 3 Community Conversations $138,220
Phase 4 Building a Vision for the Future $94,278
Phase 5 A Compelling Plan for Action $131,582
Total Labor Fees $559,930
Estimated Reimbursables (travel, engagement materials, online platform subscriptions, panting) $39,670
KEY PERSONNEL PROJECT ROLE & FIRM
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HOURLY TOTAL PROJECT TOTAL FEES
RATE HOURS PER PERSON
Anna Laybourn _ Principal -in -Charge (DW)
$275
192 $52,800
Alison Cotey Project Manager (DW)
$200 340 $68,000
Emily Burrowes Planner, GIS Technician (DW) $130 625 $81,220
Brenda Palacios Spanish Translator, Graphic Designer,
Engagement Support (DW)
$110 520 $57,200
Jessica barrow Land Use Code Specialist (DW) $275 60 $16,500
Eric Krohngold Strategic Services (DW)
$200 78 $15,600
Reilly Thimons Engagement Specialist, QC
Reviewer (DW)
$200 130 $22,750
Andy Taylor
Pnncipal Scenano Planner (ECO) $240 146 $35,040
Jennifer Cannon Economic Development and Housing
Analyst (ECO)
$210 235 $49,350
Barrett Lewis
Technical Manager (ECO) $170 106 $18,020
TBD
Associate $145 273 $39,585
Derrick Webb Senior Planner (BH)
$215 135 $29,025
Gabriel Etengoff Planner (BH)
$120 251 $30,120
Andrew Chambers Development Review Engineer (BH) $185 93 $17,205
Nathan Roberts Water Resource Engineer (BH) $245 111 $27,195
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Appendix
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Design, University
of Minnesota
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners, Fellow (FAICP)
The Effective Facilitator
National Charrette Institute (NCI)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Youth Engagement Planning (YEP!),
Board Member
American Planning Association
(APA), Small Town and Rural Area
Division, Vice Chair
AWARDS AND HONORS
ASLA National Award of Excellence
in Research, Finding Connections to
the Outdoors for Youth and Families
in Larimer County
APA National Planning Achievement
Award for Economic Development
Planning, Los Alamos County
Tourism Strategic Plan
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Anna Laybourn FAICP
PRINCIPAL -IN -CHARGE
Anna's diverse experiences in community, regional, and land planning are
united by a focus on people and the planet. She was selected for induction
to the AICP College of Fellows, the highest honor the American Institute of
Certified Planners bestows upon a member for her decades of leadership in
community planning and exceptional positive impact on communities. Anna
leads community visioning processes that find consensus in contentious
situations, create buy -in and establish trust for plan implementation, enrich
community character and conserve resources, and create measurable
outcomes for tracking progress. She specializes in establishing innovative
processes for facilitating elected official's engagement, and involvement of
a wide -range of public interests. Additionally, Anna is particularly passionate
about planning for rural communities that celebrate western heritage and
outdoor adventure. Her projects have been honored with 8 national and 44
regional/state professional awards.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Mesa County Master Plan, Mesa County, CO
As principal -in -charge, Anna led Design Workshop's efforts to support Mesa
County through a robust planning and engagement process with the County's
first framework for implementing land use planning.
Advancing Adams, Adams County, CO
Anna was the principal -in -charge leading the creation of three plans
simultaneously (Comprehensive, Transportation, and Open Space) for
this diverse county of contrasts. This required her to integrate a vision
that supports housing preservation, economic development, enhanced
transportation, open space conservation and recreation opportunities.
Baldwin County Comprehensive and Growth Plan, Baldwin County, AL
Anna served as the principal -in -charge and created a balance between
guiding development for beneficial outcomes and private property rights
interests. This was done through educating with innovative data -driven
methodology and storytelling..
Grand Junction Sustainability and Adaption Plan, CO
Anna served as the principal -in -charge for this plan that overcame hurtles
of wide-ranging community views on the definition of sustainability and
priorities to make this city prepared for hazards.
Cache la Poudre Inspire Initiative, Greely, CO
Building off leading the Greeley Parks and Open Space Plan completion, Anna
was the Principal in Charge for this regional Great Outdoor Colorado initiative
that found solutions for youth and families in Weld County to spend more time
enjoying nature.
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EDUCATION
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Master of Urban Design, University
of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape
Architecture, University of Illinois
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Profess onal Landscape
Architect: CO
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
LEEDt& Green Associate'
IAF Endorsed Facilitator
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
(APA) Colorado, Member
International Association of
Facilitators (IAF), Member
International Association of Public
Participation (IAP2), Member
Town of New Castle Planning and
Zoning Commission, Vice Chair
AWARDS AND HONORS
APA Small Town and Rural Division
(STaR) Award in Comprehensive
Planning, Telluride Community
Vision and Action Plan
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Alison Cotey PLA, AICP, LEEDaGAT"^
PROJECT MANAGER
With over twenty years of experience, Alison is driven by the belief that
designers have a social responsibility to influence the dynamic between
space and people as a way of creating livable communities and has dedicated
her practice bringing people together to celebrate the places they love. She
works at a range of scales, from managing award -winning community plans
to detailed design of social spaces. In every effort, she applies her broad
understanding of place to creatively build relationships, understand the issues
and offer solutions that align with community values.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Mesa County Master Plan and Strategic Plan, Mesa County, CO
Alison was the Project Manager for the Mesa County Strategic Plan and
Master Plan, providing leadership and guidance to create two implementable
plans. Each includes a set of key implementation and performance metrics,
and seeks to balance the county's diverse economies of tourism, agriculture,
health care, and energy development.
Frisco Comprehensive and 3 Mile Plan, Frisco, CO
As Project Manager, Alison is leading the Town of Frisco through a
collaborative process to balance growth, housing, economic vitality, and
community character. Extensive public engagement guided strategic policy
development to reflect the community's vision for the future. This Plan
addresses key issues such as housing affordability, business sustainability,
and preservation of Frisco's unique sense of place while providing a
framework for thoughtful decision -making.
Louisville Comprehensive Plan, Louisville, CO
The updated Louisville Comprehensive Plan, managed by Alison, provides a
forward -looking framework to guide growth, development, and sustainability
in response to changing demographics, economic trends, and community
priorities. It integrates land use, housing, transportation, and environmental
goals through an inclusive, stakeholder -driven process.
Provo Conservation and Resilience Plan, Provo, UT
Alison led the coordination and development of this Plan to align the objectives
for the City General Plan with core community value to take action in issues
surrounding a more sustainable future. This plan identifies baselines and
targets for 10 key elements for the City to focus efforts in the coming decade.
Telluride Community Vision and Action Plan, Telluride, CO
Alison led the Telluride Community Vision Plan, including a survey, pop-up
events, stakeholder interviews, and a retreat. The work included over 2,000
engaged participants. This plan won a state and national award for its high -
quality and robust community engagement and implementation tools.
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EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, Graduate Certificate in
Real Estate Development, University
of Michigan
Bachelor of Architecture,
Miami University
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
LEED(R' Green Associate'
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
(APA), Member
AWARDS AND HONORS
APA Utah Outstanding Planning
Award, West Jordan and Midvale
Station Area Plans
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Emily Burrowes AICP, LEEo,a ATM
PLANNER, GIS TECHNICIAN
Emily is a project manager and urban planner with extensive experience
in comprehensive planning, community engagement, and real estate
development. She has successfully led multi -disciplinary teams and applies
her deep knowledge of policy, local regulatory processes, and the built
environment to guide comprehensive plans and community projects. With
expertise in GIS analysis, she ensures projects are data -driven and effectively
communicate spatial distribution. Emily fosters collaboration among project
teams and communities, combining creative approaches with careful analysis
of existing conditions and residents' aspirations. Her work consistently
delivers plans that address multiple scales and seamlessly integrate into their
surrounding environments.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Louisville Comprehensive Plan, Louisville, CO
Emily is currently working on the update to Louisville's Comprehensive
Plan to addresses key elements such as land use, transportation, economic
development, housing, and environmental sustainability, ensuring it reflects
the community's evolving needs. This update provides a forward -thinking
framework for guiding growth and planning decisions. Emily is leading
the Future Land Use mapping, leveraging GIS programs to analyze key
metrics and support data -driven strategies for sustainable and balanced
development.
Mesa County Master Plan, Mesa County, CO
Emily assisted with the Mesa County Master Plan, a comprehensive plan
that unifies small-town, city, and regional planning efforts into a shared vision
for the future. Developed with extensive community engagement, the Plan
serves as a strategic guide for land use, economic growth, resilience, and
environmental sustainability while prioritizing the preservation of rural and
agricultural heritage. It promotes policies that protect working farmlands,
support agritourism, and encourage responsible growth to maintain the
County's agricultural legacy.
Grand Junction Sustainability and Adaption Plan, Grand Junction, CO
Emily assisted with the City of Grand Junction's Sustainability and Adaptation
Plan to provide a long-term framework to guide community actions and
partnerships, ensuring a prosperous and resilient future as the region
continues to grow. The Plan addressed social, environmental, and economic
sustainability through data -driven strategies and robust community
engagement. As part of this effort, Emily led the analysis and mapping of
key sustainability indicators, supporting the integration of equity -focused
initiatives and measurable performance tracking.
EDUCATION
Bachelcr of Environmental Studies
and Studio Art, University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Brenda Palacios Rodriguez
SPANISH TRANSLATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER,
ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT
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As a planner and environmental designer in the Aspen Studio, Brenda is
passionate about planning for spaces that heal and inspire while preserving
cultural heritage. She collaborates closely with communities, using her skills
to support initiatives that honor Indigenous traditions and integrate artistic
e lements. As a native Spanish speaker, Brenda has experienced firsthand the
u nique strengths and challenges that come with navigating multiple cultures
and languages. This perspective has shaped her deep commitment to inclusive
engagement, especially for underrepresented groups who may face barriers to
access and visibility.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Guilford County Comprehensive Plan, Guilford County, NC
Brenda contributed as the planner for the Guiding Guilford Comprehensive
Plan, a county -wide initiative that reimagines land use, updates long-term
policies, and reflects community input gathered through an inclusive
e ngagement process. Brenda led analysis of community engagement efforts,
and supported in -person and survey engagement efforts.
Frisco Comprehensive Plan and 3 Mile Plan, Frisco, CO
Brenda served as the planner and spanish translator for the Town of Frisco's
planning process, helping to ensure broad community participation and
accessible engagement throughout the effort. The plan establishes a clear
framework to guide future decision -making, addressing critical topics such
as housing affordability, economic resilience, and the protection of Frisco's
distinctive character and sense of place.
Pitkin County Land Use Code Update, Pitkin County, CO
Brenda is a planner on the comprehensive update to the Pitkin County Land
Use Code, an initiative focused on aligning regulations with the County's
goals for sustainable growth, environmental protection, and housing
affordability. This update seeks to modernize the code, simplify development
processes, and introduce tools to support responsible growth while
safeguarding the area's natural assets.
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EDUCATION
Master of City and Regional Planning,
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Political Science
University of Colorado, Boulder
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners, Fellow (FAICP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Youth Engagement Planning (YEP!),
Board Member
American Planning Association
(APA), Small Town and Rural
Planning Division, Past Chair
AWARDS AND HONORS
APA Colorado Community
Engagement Award, Aspen Area
Community Plan
APA Colorado Merit Award in
Community Engagement, Telluride
Community Vision and Action Plan
APA Small Town and Rural Division
(STaR) Award in Comprehensive
Planning, Telluride Community
Vision and Action Plan
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Jessica Garrow FAICP
LAND USE CODE SPECIALIST
Jessica is a community development professional with nearly twenty years of
experience and a proven track record of successful planning implementation
and community engagement. She specializes in planning for smaller sized
towns and was recognized for these contributions to the planning field as part
of the 2024 APA College of Fellows class. Jessica has effectively managed
significant and complex projects and budgets, worked to craft innovative
planning policies, and promoted sustainable comprehensive planning for
communities across the West. Prior to Design Workshop, Jessica worked as
the former Community Development Director and Agency Head for the City
of Aspen, providing a perspective from the lens of both a planner and local
leader, allowing her a depth of understanding of the critical issues and delicate
balance local leadership faces in addressing community -wide issues and
proactively working towards a shared future.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Routt County Land Use Code Update, Routt County, CO
Jessica led an update to the Routt County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
that will merge into a Unified Development Code. The work focused on
limiting the impacts of development on the natural environment and
agricultural lands by focusing growth into identified Growth Areas, and
included the creation of new housing mitigation requirements.
Louisville Comprehensive Plan, Louisville, CO
Jessica is leading an update to the Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Louisville, which includes broad community engagement, and integration
of community values with anticipated zoning and land use map changes.
The process also focuses on exploration of housing needs in relationship to
economic development goals.
Guilford Comprehensive Plan, Guilford County, NC
Jessica is the principal -in -charge of the Guiding Guilford Comprehensive Plan
process, which includes a new plan and future land use map, county -wide
community engagement, and an updated vision and policy direction for the
County. The plan focuses on creating opportunities for new housing, while
preserving the traditional rural and agricultural heritage that makes Guilford
County special.
Fruita Land Use Code Update, Fruita, CO
The City of Fruita updated their land use code to ensure it reflected their the
recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. As principal -in -charge, Jessica led this
work that included tracking Comprehensive Plan vision statements into code
language, implementing a housing density program and design guidelines,
and managing the adoption process.
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning in Physical Planning and
Design, University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in International
Studies, World Economy and
Business, Ohio State University
LICENSU RE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member
American Planning Association
(APA), Member
AWARDS AND HONORS
APA StaR John Keller Award for
Planning Initiative Merit Award,
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment:
Instilling Community Values and
Climate Resiliency in Development
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DESIGN WORKSHOP
Eric Krohngold AICP
STRATEGIC SERVICES
Eric is a member of the Strategic Services team. Prior to joining Design
Workshop, Eric provided real estate development and facility planning
advisory services to colleges and universities throughout the United States.
He received his bachelor's degree in International Studies with a focus
o n Economics and Business from Ohio State University and a Master of
Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Michigan. Eric believes
strongly in the transformative power of community- and market -driven real
estate development projects and is passionate about weaving community
e ngagement efforts throughout the project planning process. His skills range
from regional market analysis and master planning to individual project market
and financial feasibility studies.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Missoula Code and Housing Incentives Analysis, Missoula, MT
As the project manager, Eric led the creation of a Recommendations Report
for Missoula regarding their subdivision regulations. The report reviews the
current regulations and identifies opportunities to simplify the process, create
consistency, and ensure the code reflects Montana state law.
Aspen Residential Development Moratorium Support, Aspen, CO
Eric was the project manager and led efforts to explore the city's code and
policy amendments related to residential development, including updates to
the Growth Management Quota System. This included extensive community
e ngagement meetings, surveys, focus group meetings, and data analysis.
North Van Dyke Avenue Master Plan Update, Sterling Heights, MI
Eric evaluated land use trends and market dynamics to create a development
strategy and recommendations for a 1.5 -mile major commercial thoroughfare.
His work involved developing a land development model that assessed the
corridor's ability to absorb new development and the anticipated fiscal and
economic return that future development would bring.
Platte Avenue Corridor Study, Colorado Springs, CO
Eric completed a demographic and market analysis that identified past and
future population changes and real estate development opportunities. The
analysis assessed the need for and economic viability of multiple land -use
types, including housing, office, retail, and industrial development.
CSLT Mid -Town Area Plan, South Lake Tahoe, CA
The planning process updates the former adopted community plan, a
recreation master plan, and plan area statements into a single, transformative
land use plan. Eric is analyzing existing conditions,conducting engagement,
holding design charrette, and developing design recommendations
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EDUCATION
Master of Urban Planning, University
of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology,
Miami University of Ohio
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
IAP2 Certified Professional,
Strategies for Dealing with
Opposition and Outrage in Public
Participation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Public
Participation, Ambassador
American Planning Association
(APA), Member
AWARDS AND HONORS
APA StaR John Keller Award for
Planning, Shaping Aspen's Built
Environment Code Amendments
City of Aspen Black Diamond Award
of Excellence
DESIGN WORKSHOP
Reilly Thimons IAP2
ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, QC REVIEWER
Reilly is an urban and regional planner and community engagement
specialist with experience in land use planning, policy development, and
outreach strategy on multi -year complex projects in the United States and
internationally. Reilly's work as both a municipal planner and consultant
has enabled her with the ability to understand the varying perspectives and
n eeds of community members, stakeholders and decision -makers. As an
IAP2 Ambassador, she is passionate about designing equitable engagement
programs that are strategically looped into community development and
land use planning processes, ensuring the best outcomes for both clients
and communities. Reilly is a regular guest lecturer and course sponsor at the
University of Illinois Chicago College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs,
teaching engagement strategies and methodologies.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Guilford County Comprehensive Plan, Guilford County, NC
Reilly is served as the lead planner and engagement specialist on the
Comprehensive Plan which is focused on determining how Guilford can
expand its infrastructure and services in the future to better absorb and serve
anticipated growth.
City of Vancouver Comprehensive Plan, Vancouver, WA
Reilly is the project manager for Design Workshop's collaborative effort to
u pdate the City of Vancouver Washington's Comprehensive Plan. This update
will consider climate resiliency, equitable and reparative policies, land use
scenarios development and innovative land use tools to bring Vancouver
forward to 2050.
Gunnison 3 Mile Plan, LUR, and IGA Update, Gunnison, CO
Reilly served as the project manager for the City of Gunnison and Gunnison
County's joint planning initiative, leading Design Workshop's efforts to
u pdate the Three -Mile Plan and associated codes. The plan introduces
a tiered development approach based on environmental constraints and
infrastructure access, along with zoning updates to support affordable
housing, reinforcing the region's long-term vision for responsible and well -
planned development.
Pitkin County Land Use Code Update, Pitkin County, CO
As project manager, Reilly is leading a comprehensive update to the Pitkin
County Land Use Code. This effort aims to modernize regulations to
better align with the county's goals for responsible growth, environmental
stewardship, and housing affordability. The update will streamline
development processes, ensure consistency with Pitkin County's policy
objectives, and introduce strategies to balance growth with the preservation
of the region's natural resources.
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EDUCATION
Master of City and Regional Planning,
Ohio State University
Bachelor of English and History,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
City of Englewood Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, Chair
Urban Land Institute, UrbanPlan
Volunteer
ECONORTHWEST
Andy Taylor AICP
PRINCIPAL SCENARIO PLANNER
Andy is a Project Director at ECOnorthwest with over 19 years of professional
experience working at the intersection of land use, transportation, and housing
planning, leveraging both data and policy analysis to help solve complex
local and regional challenges. Prior to joining ECOnorthwest in 2025, Andy
worked in regional planning, analytics, and team leadership roles at the Mid
Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the Denver Regional Council of
Governments where he connected local government decision -makers to
actionable insights to make life better throughout each region. He currently
chairs the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for Englewood, Colorado and
volunteers with ULI Colorado's UrbanPlan experiential learning exercise on land
use decision -making.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DOLA Housing and Land Use and Housing Implementation Laws Housing
Needs Analysis, CO
Andy is supporting implementation of three recent housing and land use
bills (SB 24-174, HB 24-1313, and HB 24-1152) creating a new framework for
communities in Colorado to plan for future growth and meet a variety of local
housing needs. He is conducting analysis, coordinating engagement, and
creating guidance documents to support community implementation.
Pima County Housing Needs Assessment, Pima County, AZ
Andy is leading the development of an online housing supply and demand
dashboard for Pima County, incorporating a comprehensive market study,
target market analysis, and multi -day policy charrette to support responsive,
community -focused housing policies.
DRCOG Livable Centers Small -Area Planning Program, Denver, CO
Andy led the development of a $2.5 million planning program to support local
governments and others working towards growth and improved access to
opportunity in, around, and through centers and nodes along the regional
transportation system.
Denver Regional Housing Needs Assessment, Denver, CO
Andy worked as part of the Denver Regional Council of Governments
(DRCOG) team with a consultant team led by ECOnorthwest to quantify
regional and local housing needs and understand the systemic barriers to
meeting them.
2050 Metro Vision Regional Transportation Plan, Denver, CO
Andy contributed to the long-range plan for improvements to the Denver
region's multimodal transportation system. Innovative elements included
scenario planning, the creation of a new bus rapid transit network and the
identification of local land use and parking policies as part of the region's first
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Action Plan.
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EDUCATION
Master of Public Health, University
of Florida
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, University of Florida
Bachelor of Environmental Policy
and Planning, Western Washington
University
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
Geographic Information Systems
Professionals (GISP)
FEMA Emergency Preparedness
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP) Livable
Communities Technical Assistance
Program, National Advisor
ECONORTHWEST
Jennifer Cannon AICP, GASP
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING ANALYST
Jennifer is a dynamic Senior Project Manager at ECOnorthwest with 20 years
of experience leading interdisciplinary and community planning projects
that advance resiliency, inclusive housing, economic vitality, public health,
transportation, and environmental sustainability. A strong project manager,
strategist, and collaborator, she integrates technical analysis and engagement
to deliver actionable, data -driven insights for communities, agencies, and
businesses. Her expertise spans urban planning, economics, environmental
policy, research/analysis, and public health, and she holds certifications in
planning, emergency preparedness, and GIS. Jennifer has co -developed
comprehensive and subarea plans, authored national and state guidebooks,
built dashboards to track progress, and received multiple awards from the
American Planning Association. A national advisor for the AARP Livable
Communities Technical Assistance Program since 2021, Jennifer also draws
from prior public sector experience and remains active in community service
through youth, arts, health, education, and regional planning boards
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DOLA Housing and Land Use and Housing Implementation Laws Housing
Needs Analysis, CO
Jennifer is facilitating community engagement and developing frameworks for
local governments in compliance with SB24-174 to analyze displacement risk
and implement mitigation strategies. Coordinating outreach, focus groups,
and resource studies to ensure adaptive guidance across jurisdictions.
Airway Heights Comprehensive Plan Update, Airway Heights, WA
Jennifer is supporting the City of Airway Heights in updating its
Comprehensive Plan, including revised goals and strategies across land use,
housing, transportation, parks, capital facilities, economic development,
sustainability, and utilities..
Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update, Vancouver, WA
Jennifer is supporting the City of Vancouver's Comprehensive Plan update,
focusing on housing, economics, and equity analysis. Aimed to create an
updated policy framework for land use responding to evolving community
trends, with a 20 -year horizon and a vision for 2045.
Duvall Comprehensive Plan Update, Duvall, WA
Jennifer assisted in updating the City of Duvall's Comprehensive Plan by
contributing to the economic development chapter and supporting public
engagement efforts.
Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update, Kitsap County, WA
Jennifer analyzed housing affordability, economic development, and development
regulations, to inform Comprehensive Plan updates. Developed policies to
address evolving community needs and promote sustainable growth.
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EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy, Portland
State University
Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), Portland Community College
Bachelor of Political Science,
University of Arkansas
ECONORTHWEST
Barrett Lewis
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Barrett Lewis is a Technical Manager at ECOnorthwest with a background in
policy analysis and geographic information systems. Since starting this role
in 2021, Barrett has conducted several buildable lands inventories regarding
housing and employment lands, parcel analyses calculating assessed values
and/or total area of given study areas, recreational trail analyses, and area
demographics. Before starting, Barrett accomplished successful projects
with organizations such as Transition Projects, developing an interactive map
to track individual and overall retention rates for persons who recently exited
the organization's housing subsidies programs; the City of Portland Bureau
of Planning and Sustainability, evaluating the City's Open Data Program by
identifying best practices for open data policies and comparing Portland to
37 other municipalities in the United States; and the Oregon Department of
Transportation, researching and evaluating the Department's use of Cost -
Benefit Analysis through the use of qualitative data.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development Wilsonville
Housing Capacity Analysis and Housing Production Strategy Phase 3, OR
Barrett is collaborating with the City of Wilsonville to develop a Housing Needs
and Capacity Analysis and Housing Production Strategy. Leading community
engagement, including the creation of a Conversation Guide to address housing
needs and barriers, with a focus on underrepresented groups.
Duvall Comprehensive Plan, Duvall, WA
Barrett assisted in updating the City of Duvall's Comprehensive Plan by
contributing to the economic development chapter and supporting public
engagement efforts.
Eugene Housing Needs Analysis, Economic Opportunities Analysis, and
Housing Production Strategy, Eugene, OR
Barrett is crafting a housing needs analysis, economic opportunities
assessment, and housing production strategy for the City of Eugene.
Reviewing the urban growth boundary's sufficiency and potentially suggesting
land use efficiency measures for increased development capacity.
Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update, Kitsap County, WA
Barrett analyzed housing affordability, economic development, and development
regulations, to inform Comprehensive Plan updates. Developed policies to
address evolving community needs and promote sustainable growth.
Gresham Pleasant Valley Plan Update, Gresham, OR
Barrett is updating the 2002 Concept Plan for Pleasant Valley by leading an
Economic/Employment Conditions Analysis and supporting a Local Land
Use Conditions Report to address unanticipated growth patterns and evolving
conditions, guiding future planning decisions.
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EDUCATION
Appendix
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, University of Colorado,
Denver
Master of Information and
Communication Technology,
University of Denver
Bachelor of Architecture, The
University of New Mexico
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
(APA), Member
BOHANNAN HUSTON
Derrick Webb AICP
SENIOR PLANNER
Derrick has managed a variety of planning projects for numerous communities,
including land use code development, design standard updates, corridor
studies, transportation plans, and housing assessments. He is skilled in
long and short-range planning. Derrick is especially knowledgeable in
federal procurement and helps clients to coordinate federal funding during
the planning and implementation stages of infrastructure development.
His experience includes data analysis, socioeconomic research, regional
and scenario planning, project management, professional writing, and
public outreach facilitation. He supports communities in the identification
of appropriate goals and objectives and the implementation of programs,
subsidies, and policy.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cedaredge Master Plan Update, Cedaredge, CO
Moving Swiftly to 2050 Grand Valley Regional Transportation Plan, Mesa
County, CO
Gilpin County Land Use Code Update, Gilpin County, CO
Housing Needs Assessment, Gilpin County, CO
Rio Rancho Design Process Manual Update, Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho Subdivision Code Update, Rio Rancho, NM
Lyons Housing Needs Assessment Study, Lyons, CO
Nederland Housing Needs Assessment, Nederland, CO
Hudson Land Use Code Update, Hudson, CO
Broadband Feasibility Study, Fremont County, CO
DOLA NE Colorado Regional Resiliency and Recovery Roadmap, CO
Bennett Master Transportation Plan, Bennett, CO
Monument Design Standards Update, Monument, CO
Brighton Transportation Master Plan Update, Brighton, CO
Gallup Transportation Master Plan, Gallup, NM
Gallup Growth Management Master Plan, Gallup, NM
West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition Toolkit, CO
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EDUCATION
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, University of Colorado,
Denver
Bachelor of Political Science, The
Evergreen State College
BOHANNAN HUSTON
Gabriel Etengoff
PLANNER
As a planner at BHI, Gabe brings valuable skills with his experience in ArcGIS
analysis and mapmaking, combined with his ability to strategize and develop
data -driven recommendations. Applying his skills, he can efficiently create
project -specific analysis methodology to support the variety of planning
initiatives the team completes for clients. Gabe's mapmaking allows the team
to not only do the level of analysis needed, but also results in maps and visuals
that help tell the story around the analysis as well as present the results and
recommendations. This approach is appropriate for all types of community
elements, including housing, transportation, water systems, broadband,
and more.
Gabe tackles a diverse range of projects with a thoughtful, data -driven
approach. His expertise lies in spatial data analysis, GIS data development,
and crafting compelling and accessible visuals for stakeholders. Gabe has
experience in all types of planning elements and specializes in projects relating
to housing, active transportation, and long-range comprehensive planning.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Cedaredge Master Plan Update, Cedaredge, CO
Grant County Comprehensive Plan, Grant County, NM
Moving Swiftly to 2050 Grand Valley Regional Transportation Plan, Mesa
County, CO
Gilpin County Land Use Code Update, Gilpin County, CO
Housing Needs Assessment, Gilpin County, CO
Nederland Housing Needs Assessment, Nederland, CO
Broadband Feasibility Study, Fremont County, CO
DOLA NE Colorado Regional Resiliency & Recovery Roadmap, CO
Bennett Master Transportation Plan, Bennett, CO
Brighton Transportation Master Plan Update, Brighton, CO
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering,
Syracuse University
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: CO
American Council of Engineering
Companies (ACEC) Colorado,
Leadership Development Program
Level 1
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Council of Engineering
Companies (ACEC), Member
BOHANNAN HUSTON
Andrew Chambers PE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ENGINEER
Andrew brings experience working in municipal, commercial, and residential
land development projects up and down the Front Range. He has been involved
in all phases of the design process and has provided efficient and cost-
effective solutions to numerous municipalities. He has experience preparing
calculations, plan sets, and documentation packages for various types of
projects. He has strong knowledge of Denver Water engineering project
specifications and requirements and has expertise in utility design, including
storm, sanitary, and water networks. Recent work has also included review of
preliminary and final drainage reports, as well as Stormwater Management
Plans (SWMP) and reports and erosion control plan sets for compliance
with local, state, and federal standards and specifications as part of BH I's
development review contracts. Having worked as a field engineer, he has
construction experience and draws upon this experience to support teams with
site layout, drainage, and utility design. Mr. Chambers is proficient in AutoCAD,
Civi13D, StormCAD, and Stormwater Studio.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Development Review Process Update, Aurora, CO
Development Review Services, Aurora, CO
Engineering Services for Development Review, Aurora, CO
On -Call Engineering Services for Development Review, Brighton, CO
Development Review, Castle Pines, CO
Construction Inspection, Development Review, and Pavement Plan, Castle
Pines, CO
Engineering Plan Review Support, Cortez, CO
Development Review, El Paso County, CO
Development Review, Littleton, CO
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Civil Engineering,
University of New Mexico
LICENSURE AND
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: CO
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Water Environment Federation (WEF),
Member
American Council of Engineering
Companies (ACEC), Member
American Water Works Association
(AWWA), Member
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
BOHANNAN HUSTON
Nathan Roberts PE
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER
N athan loves working in the water sector. His experience includes hydraulic
modeling, master planning, design, and construction services. He uses his
experience to quickly identify key issues to better understand the big picture
and then to develop and coordinate the details with his clients to meet their
specific objectives.
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N athan has water systems modeling expertise that includes water age analyses
and electrical optimization. His experience with hydraulic modeling allows him
to quickly identify and to understand water distribution system operations and
key facilities which he leverages during infrastructure design.
N athan's hydraulic modeling experience allows him to analyze various options
to solve problems, whether it be identifying a new transmission line alignment
to avoid culturally sensitive areas, simplifying booster station operations to
make the system more efficient, or strategically placing new storage to optimize
water age or pump cycling to balance capital and non -capital improvements.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Water Quality Hydraulic Model and Study, Denver, CO
Water Model Development, Greeley, CO
Aspen Ski Company Hydraulic Analysis, Aspen, CO
Backwash Supply Tank and PS Conceptual Design, Aspen, CO
Lumberyard Development Analysis Update, Aspen, CO
West Reds Analysis, Aspen, CO
Willoughby Way Analysis, Aspen, CO
Lumber Yard Development Water Modeling Analysis, Aspen, CO
Water Distribution System Hydraulic Model, Aspen, CO
Water Master Plan, Scottsdale, AZ
Water Model Optimization, Scottsdale, AZ
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Appendix
Schedule E - Proposal Response Form
Proposal Submittal Instructions
The following items must be completed and submitted with your bid on or before the bid opening
deadline of May 9, 2025, by 3:00 PM:
1) Vendor's Proposal - Outlined in Schedule D
2) Schedule E — Proposal Response Form
3) Any potential or future Addenda must be completed/acknowledged.
4) All other items as requested in the Bid Specifications and/or Scope of Work.
Failure to include any of the above items upon submittal of your Proposal may result in your
Proposal being incomplete, non -responsive, and your Proposal being rejected. If there are any
exclusions or contingencies submitted with your Proposal it may be disqualified.
Fees
Proposers shall provide and attach a line -item breakdown of cost per hour for each trade or specialty
and number of hours anticipated for each. The total shall add up to the total lump sum cost that will
be entered in the spaces for this project below:
PHASE NAME
Item
Price
Fee study
Total
(Attach
full
cost
breakdown)
$559,930
Other
(Define)
$39,670
Total
Lump
Sum Cost
$ 599,600
HOURS
FEE
Phase 1: Laying the Foundation
Phase 2: Establish a Baseline of Understanding
Phase 3: Community Conversations
Phase 4: Building a Vision for the Future
Phase 5: A Compelling Plan for Action
292
812
842
558
792
$53,261
$142,590
$138,220
$94,278
$131,582
Total Hours and Labor Fees 3,295
$559,930
Estimated Reimbursables (travel, engagement materials, online platform subscriptions, printing)
$39,670
BID REQUEST # B2500047
Total Fee
$599,600
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Attestation
The undersigned, by his or her signature, hereby acknowledges and represents that:
1. The Proposal proposed herein meets all the conditions, specifications and special
provisions set forth in the Invitation for Proposal for Request No. #B2500047.
2. The quotations set forth herein are exclusive of any federal excise taxes and all other
state and local taxes.
3. He or she is authorized to bind the below -named Proposer for the amount shown on the
accompanying Proposal sheets.
4. Acknowledgement that bidder is required to submit a current IRS Form W9 upon award
and prior to contracting.
5. Acknowledgement of Schedule F — Insurance
6. Acknowledgment of Schedule G — Weld County Contract
7. By submitting a responsive Proposal or proposal, the supplier agrees to be bound by all
terms and conditions of the solicitation as established by Weld County.
8. Weld County reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any informality
in the Proposals, and to accept the Proposal that, in the opinion of the Board of County
Commissioners, is to the best interests of Weld County. The Proposal(s) may be awarded
to more than one vendor.
Entry
Item
Company
Name:
Design Workshop,
Inc.
Address:
1390
CO 80204
Lawrence
Street,
Suite
100,
Denver
Phone
303.623.5186
Email:
alaybourn@designworkshop.com
FEIN/Federal
Tax
ID
#:
84-0819969
CONTRACTOR:
By: 6..---'‘___ Z,.,
Name: Anna Laybourn
Title: Principal
4/22/2025
Date of Signature
BID REQUEST # B2500047 Page 17
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Contract Amendments
Design Workshop has reviewed Schedule G and requests the following changes:
13. Insurance.
Required Types of Insurance
Automobile Liability Insurance
Bodily Injury and Property Damage for any owned*, hired, and non -owned vehicles used in the performance of this
Contract.
*Design Workshop does not own any company automobiles
15. Additional Insurance Related Requirements. The County requires that all policies of insurance be written on a
primary basis, non-contributory with any other insurance coverages and/or self-insurance carried by
the County.
The Contractor shall advise the County in the event any general aggregate or other aggregate limits are reduced
below the required per occurrence limit. At their own expense, the Contractor will reinstate the aggregate limits to
comply with the minimum requirements and shall furnish the County with a new certificate of insurance showing such
coverage is in force.
Commercial General Liability Completed Operations coverage must be kept in effect for up to three (3) years after
completion of the project. Contractors Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) policy must be kept in effect for up
to three (3) years after completion of the project.
Certificates of insurance shall state that on the policies that the County is required to be named as an Additional
Insured, the insurance carrier shall provide a minimum of 30 days advance written notice to the County for
cancellation, non -renewal, suspension or, voided, or material changes Design Workshop's insurance carrier only
provides 30 days advance written notice upon cancellation or non -renewal of coverage. Design Workshop agrees to
provide County 30 days written notice upon material changes in insurance coverage. to policies required under this
Agreement. On all other policies, it is the Contractor's responsibility to give the County 30 days' notice if policies are
reduced In coverage or limits, cancelled or non -renewed. However, in those situations where the insurance carrier
refuses to provide notice to County, the Contractor shall notify County of any cancellation, or reduction in coverage or
limits of any insurance within seven (7) days or receipt of insurer's notification to that effect.
The Contractor agrees that the insurance requirements specified in this Agreement do not reduce the liability
Contractor has assumed in the indemnification/hold harmless section of this Agreement.
Failure of the Contractor to fully comply with these requirements during the term of this Agreement may be
considered a material breach of contract and may be cause for immediate termination of the Agreement at the option
of the County.
contract award. All insurance requirements for the project should be stated upfront.
20. Indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify, hold harmless and, not excluding the County's right to participate,
defend the County, its officers, officials, agents, and employees, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions,
direct damages, losses, and expenses including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, (hereinafter
referred to collectively as "claims") for bodily injury or personal injury including death, or loss or damage to tangible
or intangible property caused, or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligent or willful acts or omissions
of Contractor or any of its owners, officers, directors, agents, employees or subcontractors. This indemnity includes
any claim or amount arising out of or recovered under the Workers' Compensation Law or arising out of the failure
of such contractor to conform to any federal, state, or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or court decree.
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It is the specific intention of the parties that the County shall, in all instances, except for claims arising solely from
the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the County, be indemnified by Contractor from and against any and all
claims. It is agreed that Contractor will be responsible for primary loss investigation, defense, and judgment costs
where this indemnification is applicable. In consideration of award of this contract, the Contractor agrees to waive
all rights of subrogation against the County, its officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses arising from the
work performed by the Contractor for the County. The Contractor shall be fully responsible and liable for any and all
injuries or damage received or sustained by any person, persons, or property on account of its performance under this
Agreement or its failure to comply with the provisions of the Agreement.
36. No Employment of Unauthorized Aliens - Contractor certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly
employ or contract with an unauthorized alien who will perform work under this Agreement (see 8 U.S.C.A. §1324a and
(h)(3)), nor enter into a contract with a subcontractor that employs or contracts with an unauthorized alien to perform
work under this Agreement. Upon request, contractor shall deliver to the County a written notarized affirmation that
it has examined the legal work status of an employee and shall comply with all other requirements of federal or state
law, including employment verification requirements contained within state or federal grants or awards funding public
contracts.
Contractor agrees to comply with any reasonable request from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment in
the course of any investigation.
If Contractor fails to comply with any requirement of this provision, County may terminate this Agreement for breach,
62 Appendix
Addendum # 1
Bid Request Number B2500047
Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Responses to submitted questions:
Project Oversight and Engagement
Q: Are the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners
presentations/meetings joint meetings? How would they be best engaged
throughout the plan creation process?
A: These bodies typically meet separately, but joint study sessions may be arranged at
key milestones. We encourage the consultant to build a process that includes strategic
engagement with both entities particularly during the visioning phase, major policy
framework discussions, and adoption steps.
Q: How many plan adoption meetings should the consultant team plan to be
involved with?
A: The consultant should plan to attend a minimum of three (3) formal adoption -related
meetings —one (1) with the Planning Commission and two (2) with the Board of County
Commissioners (plus two (2) work sessions leading up).
Q: Will the County provide a dedicated project manager?
A: Yes. I, David Eisenbraun, will be personally involved throughout this process. Our
Long -Range Planner, Jim Flesher, will serve as the day-to-day project manager, with
additional strategic support from Maxwell Nader, Planning Manager, on practical
implementation. However, we anticipate relying heavily on the consultant team's
initiative and leadership.
Q: Are there any requirements relating to grant money for this project?
A: Yes, the County has a grant through the Department of Local Affairs to help fund this
project.
Scope & Technical Content
Q: What consultants have been involved in County -wide transportation planning?
A: The Public Works Department conducted a recent planning effort at the County -wide
level in 2020, while other various firms have supported transportation planning through
CDOT, the NFRMPO, DRCOG, and individual municipalities. Coordination with those
regional agencies and their consultants is expected. The Transportation Plan and other
information is available here: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Public-
Works/Transportation-Planning.
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Q: How in-depth should the transportation component be?
A: Transportation is a critical element of this plan. It should be integrated with land use
policies, future growth strategies, and infrastructure priorities. While a full transportation
master plan is not required, strong connectivity with existing transportation efforts and
thorough analysis is expected.
Q: What relevant water planning has been undertaken within the County
previously? What water providers/permitters will the consultant need to engage
with?
A: Weld County itself does not maintain a centralized water plan. However, water
districts and providers such as Central Weld County Water District, North Weld County
Water District, Little Thompson Water District, Longs Peak Water District, Left Hand
Water District, and multiple municipal utilities play a critical role. Engagement with those
entities, as well as state permitting agencies, will be essential for developing a
meaningful water planning component.
Q: Has the County done a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA)?
A: An HNA is in process and should be completed in early fall, 2025. However, data,
such as demographics, will not include the latest available numbers by the time the
comprehensive is completed. Demographic data for the comprehensive plan should be
compiled later in the project so that it will include the most recently available data. The
data in the HNA may include incorporated municipalities. The comprehensive plan
should focus on unincorporated areas to the extent possible.
Outreach & Communication
Q: Are there communication channels or outreach methods established with
residents living within incorporated municipalities?
A: This is a known challenge of the project. While we engage with municipal
governments, direct outreach to residents within towns and cities is limited. The
consultant should propose creative outreach solutions to reach all Weld County
residents, including those within incorporated areas. The County does not send monthly
water bills to residents the way municipalities do, which they often use to facilitate
communication efforts. There may an opportunity to include information with the annual
tax bills that go to property owners (though not to renters). See also
https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Publ is -I nformation-Office.
Q: Will Spanish language translation be expected as part of outreach efforts?
A: Yes. We expect all major plan materials and engagement tools to be translated into
Spanish to ensure inclusive participation.
Q: The RFP says the County's website will be used, is that correct?
A: The RFP says information and opportunities for feedback will need to be available
online. One of the deliverables is developing a Public Engagement Plan, in consultation
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with the County's Public Information Office, to address outreach. The County has been
looking into contracting with a third -party for these types of efforts.
Proposal Formatting & Submittal Requirements
Q: Do section dividers with only section titles (e.g., "Scope of Proposal", "Critical
Issues") but no other text count toward the page limit?
A: No, dividers that contain only a section title and no narrative or graphical content will
not count toward the page limit.
Q: If dividers include an image with caption and section title, will they be included
in the total page count?
A: Yes, if the divider includes imagery or captions (beyond a simple title), it will count
toward the overall page limit.
Q: Can you please clarify exactly what is expected for the "operating budget"
requirement?
A: We are looking for a summary -level operating budget for the project team,
indicating anticipated costs by major task or phase. This includes consultant fees,
estimated hours per staff personnel, engagement activities, travel, and optional add-ons
(e.g., translation services, online engagement platforms). A detailed breakdown is not
required at this stage but should demonstrate project understanding and feasibility.
Administrative Clarifications
Q: Is there an incumbent for this contract?
A: No. This is a brand-new planning initiative.
Q: What is the contract number?
A: There is no existing contract number as this is a new procurement.
Q: Who is the current vendor?
A: None. This is an open solicitation.
Q: What is the contract amount?
A: The contract value will be determined based on proposals and scope. No prior
contract amount is available.
Q: Is a zoning update included in the project or will that come later?
A: That will come later.
Q: It's not clear that the capabilities of the proposer and the education of its
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members are considered in the initial review criteria.
A: We would like to see resumes of team members and subcontractors included in the
RFP response. These can be included in an appendix that will not count toward the total
page limit.
Q: What is the anticipated completion date for the project?
A: The RFP states the anticipated completion date is October 2026. This may be
pushed closer to the end of that year.
Thank you for your thoughtful questions and for your interest in leading this significant
effort for Weld County. We appreciate your attention to detail and commitment to
understanding the full scope of this effort.
Sincerely,
David Eisenbraun
Addendum Acknowledgement
***A signed copy must be submitted with your bid. Thank vou!***
Design Workshop 5/9/2025
Company Name:
Signature:a..,_ z___,
Anna Laybourn
Name:
Principal
Title:
May 9, 2025
Date of Signature
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Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name*
DESIGN WORKSHOP INC
Entity ID*
800050059
Contract Name*
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP,
INC WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract ID
9753
Contract Lead*
JTRU.JILLOMARTINEZ
New Entity?
Contract Lead Email
jtrujillomartiner weld.go
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Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description*
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC WELD
COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT EXCEED $ 599,600.00
Contract Description 2
Contract Type*
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$599,600.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department
PLANNING
Department Email
CM-Planning@weld.gov
Department Head Email
CM-Planning-
DeptHead@weld.gov
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY fWEL
D.GOV
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date*
07 16 2025
Due Date
07 12 2025
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
HAD
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
included?
YES
Bid/RFP#*
B2500047
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts
are not in OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver
TOBY TAYLOR
Approval Process
Department Head
DAWN ANDERSON
DH Approved Date
07/14 2025
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
07/16/2025
Review Date*
07/16/2026
Committed Delivery Date
Contact Type Contact Email
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
07/16 2027
Contact Phone 1
Purchasing Approved Date
07 14/2025
Finance Approved Date
07;14 2025
Tyler Ref #
AG 071 625
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Contact Phone 2
Legal Counsel Approved Date
071' 14 2025
Originator
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MEMORANDUM
EL- W E
COUNTY, CO
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: David Eisenbraun, Planning Director
Date: June 25, 2025
Re: Bid Recommendation for #B2500047 - Weld
County Comprehensive Plan
As advertised, this bid is for a qualified consultant to assist with the document creation,
outreach efforts, and overall design of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The goal of
the new plan will be to provide a holistic long-term vision for the unincorporated area of
Weld County and to serve as a guiding document for staff, the Planning Commission, and
the Board of County Commissioners when considering land use applications, County Code
updates, intergovernmental agreements, and other matters.
The Department of Planning Services respectfully recommends awarding the contract to
Design Workshop, Inc., the most qualified bidder. The table below shows the cumulative
scores of the scoring committee for each vendor, the rank, and the vendor's bid amount.
Vendor
Cumulative
Score
Rank
Bid
Design
Workshop
892
1
$599,600
Houseal
Lavigne
790
2
$596,361
Logan
Simpson
621
3
$516,950
Ayres
540
4
$598,588
Kimley-Horn
509
5
$589,170
Cushing
Terrell
318
6
$485,845
Co/25
2625-1 31 7
PLOU 3
MEMORANDUM
WEE
COUNTY, CO
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: David Eisenbraun, Director of Planning Services
Maxwell Nader, Planning Manager
Date: June 9, 2025
Re: 82500047, Comprehensive Plan
The scoring committee is still working on selecting a preferred consultant to recommend for this
bid. Planning Services will submit its recommendation within next two weeks. Please schedule the
award date for June 25, 2025.
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WELD COUNTY PURCHASING
1301 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO
80631
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cgeisertna.weld.gov
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Phone: 970-400-4222, 4223 or 4454
DATE OF BID: MAY 9, 2025
REQUEST FOR: WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING
BID NO: B2500047
PRESENT DATE: MAY 14, 2025
APPROVAL DATE: JUNE 9, 2025
VENDOR
Logan Simpson Design Inc.
213 Linden Street, Suite 300
Fort Collins, CO 810524
Ayres Associates Inc.
3665 JFK Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Kaleidoscope Consulting, IMPACT LLC (Non -responsive)
1717 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Cushing Terrell
1700 Broadway #1200
Denver, CO 80290
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
3325 South Timberline Road, Suite 130
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Houseal Lavigne Associates
317 Cruse Avenue, #202
Helena, MT 59601
Design Workshop, Inc.
1390 Lawrence Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80204
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWING THE BIDS.
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