Zoning Code Consultant

The City of Wheat Ridge, a home-rule municipality in the northwest Denver metropolitan area with approximately 33,000 residents, is seeking a Zoning Code Consultant under solicitation number 25-40 to support its municipal planning and development goals. Located at 7500 W 29th Avenue, the City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and employs the Best Value procurement model, which prioritizes qualifications, service capabilities, price, and alignment with municipal policies over low-price selection. The consultant will assist in reviewing, updating, or revising the city’s zoning code to ensure it meets current community needs, growth patterns, and operational efficiency, reflecting the unique topography and suburban character defined by its position along the Interstate 70 corridor and the natural ridge that traverses the area. The solicitation, posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of September 3, 2026, is issued by the City’s Community Development department and is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate expertise in municipal zoning law, land use planning, and public engagement processes. The primary point of contact is Shannon Terrell, Senior Housing Planner, reachable at 303-285-2862 or sterrell@wheatridge.gov, with Kelsey Carter, Procurement Coordinator, as the secondary contact. The work is expected to be performed in Colorado, with all deliverables tailored to the City’s administrative resources, budget constraints, and long-term development vision. Proposals must be submitted through the City’s online procurement portal, and selection will consider technical merit, experience, cost-effectiveness, and the consultant’s ability to collaborate effectively with City staff and stakeholders.