We are pleased to share renderings of the Ridge View campus as part of this update. These visuals include:

• An aerial view of the campus to provide a comprehensive perspective of the project layout.

• Multiple interior views of the residential units living space to showcase the accommodations being prepared.

• The West Academic corridor to highlight where residents will go classroom to classroom.

These renderings provide a glimpse into the future of Ridge View as a vibrant and functional space for program participants and staff.

Campus Map Rendering

Residential Units Living Space Rendering: Number 1

Residential Units Living Space Rendering: Number 2

Residential Units Living Space Rendering: Number 3

West Academic Corridor Rendering

We are excited to share updates on the progress of the Ridge View campus renovation project. The initiative is currently in the construction phase, with active work underway on environmental clean-up, plumbing, roofing, and other critical infrastructure improvements.

This comprehensive, large-scale project is being executed in two phases, encompassing 16 buildings and extensive campus grounds.

Project Timeline (subject to the construction process)

• Design: Design is the collaborative process between the owner and the contractor where the project's details are developed and refined.
• Construction: Construction is the physical building process carried out by a contractor.
• Close-out: Closeout is the final phase of construction before a project is handed over to the owner.

Phase I focuses on the repair and renovation of the ten essential buildings (including transitional housing units) needed to prepare the campus for staff and participant use. Renovations for the West Academic Building are expected to be complete by the end of Q1 (March 2025), followed by staffing and program start-up activities. In the interim, the West Academic Building will be utilized for administrative functions; once the program is up and running, it will be utilized for instructional purposes. The remaining Phase I buildings are projected to reach substantial completion by Q3 (July 2025), with final punch-list items addressed over the summer.

Programs are anticipated to open between July and September 2025, though these timelines are subject to adjustments based on factors like weather and supply chain conditions.

The remaining buildings, the Resource Center, East Academic Building, Recreational Center, Vocational Building, Field Building, and Maintenance Facility, will be designed, built, and closed-out during Phase II.

Ridge View Transitional Housing Operator Request for Proposals - MODIFICATIONS

DOH has modified the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transitional Housing Operator(s) at Ridge View :

Property management has been removed from the RFP. The scope of work in the RFP is now limited to transitional housing services. The budget template and narrative questions have been adjusted accordingly. The revised RFP has been posted on Rocky Mountain Bidnet and Colorado VSS.

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Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates

• Ask a question on the project

• Learn who Ridge View will serve

• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project

• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

Ridge View Transitional Housing Operator Request for Proposals - MODIFICATIONS

DOH has modified the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transitional Housing Operator(s) at Ridge View. The revised RFP has been posted on Rocky Mountain Bidnet and Colorado VSS with the following changes:

• Proposers may choose to apply for either transitional housing service provider, or campus property manager or both components.
• Contractor Selection Schedule - Revised Key Dates:
  • June 21, 2024 9:30AM-10:30AM MDT: Optional Site Tour at 28101 E Quincy Ave, Watkins, CO - RSVP to Kelli Barker kbarker@state.co.us by 2:00PM on 6/2/24
  • June 24, 2024 2:00PM MDT: Questions Submittal Due
  • June 26, 2024 2:00PM MDT: Answers Posted onto VSS/BidNet (Estimated)
  • June 28, 2024 2:00PM MDT: Letter of Intent due (non-binding)
  • July 31, 2024 2:00PM MDT: Response Submission due
  • August 12, 2024: Interviews (Optional & Estimated)
  • November 15, 2024: Contract Fully Executed (Estimated)
  • January 1, 2025: Project Start Date (Estimated)

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Updates on Solicitations

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction - After a thorough solicitation process, DOLA has hired Davis Partnership Architects and Haselden Construction, LLC for design / build services.
• Services: The Supportive Residential Community Transitional Housing Provider & Campus Operator Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted on 5/3/24. The RFP can be found on Colorado VSS and Rocky Mountain Bidnet.
  Key Dates:
  • 5/10/24 9:30AM MDT: Optional Site Tour at 28101 E Quincy Ave, Watkins, CO
  • 6/4/24 2:00PM MDT: Letter of Intent due
  • 6/24/24 2:00PM MDT: Submission due

Master Plan Summary Report

View our Master Plan Summary Report. This Master Plan is a guiding framework that will play a pivotal role in outlining the renovations and programming needs for the project, acting as a blueprint of our strategic vision for the repurposing of this campus.

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Master Plan Summary Report
Our Master Plan Summary Report is available here. This Master Plan is a guiding framework that will play a pivotal role in outlining the renovations and programming needs for the project, acting as a blueprint of our strategic vision for the repurposing of this campus.

Upcoming Steps

Solicitation for Implementation:

The next significant step in our project timeline will be releasing three solicitations. Those include:

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction - Released January 2024. We are in the selection process.
• Services and Operations: Transitional Housing & Facility Operations
• Treatment: Withdrawal Management & Health Clinic

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Solicitation for Implementation:

The next significant step in our project will be to release three solicitations. Those include:

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction - The Request for Proposals for Design/Build of Ridge View Campus was posted on 1/31/24 on Bidnet and VSS Colorado.
• Services: Transitional Housing & Facility Operations
• Treatment: Withdrawal Management & Health Clinic

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Master Plan Finalization:

Ridge View redevelopment planning continues. This complex planning process was slightly delayed due to a newly identified need to complete an architectural assessment before estimating total costs. After receiving final revisions of costs, the Master Plan Summary will be shared.

Upcoming Steps

Solicitation for Implementation:

The next significant step in our project timeline will be issuing three solicitations, slated to be released in the Fall and Winter. Those include:

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction
• Services: Transitional Housing & Facility Operations
• Treatment: Withdrawal Management & Health Clinic

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Master Plan Finalization:

The Master Plan will play a pivotal role in guiding the renovations and programming needs for the project, representing a cornerstone of our strategic vision for excellence.

Upcoming Steps

Solicitation for Implementation:

The next significant step in our project timeline will be issuing three solicitations, slated to be released in the Fall and Winter. Those include:

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction
• Services: Transitional Housing & Facility Operations
• Treatment: Withdrawal Management & Health Clinic

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

• View past updates
• Ask a question on the project
• Learn who Ridge View will serve
• Learn about the funding behind the Ridge View project
• See how implementing the Ridge View campus will impact local traffic

What is Happening

Master Plan Finalization: We are excited to announce that the master plan process for the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project is in its final stages.

Upcoming Steps

Solicitation for Implementation: The next significant step in our project timeline will be releasing three solicitations, slated to be released in the Fall and Winter. Those include:

• Renovations: Architecture & Construction
• Services: Transitional Housing & Facility Operations
• Treatment: Withdrawal Management & Health Clinic

We appreciate your continued interest and support in the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community project. Stay tuned for further updates as we progress toward creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our community members.

Engage With Us

Visit the DOLA Ridge View Supportive Residential Community Webpage to engage on the project.

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