Monte Vista awards construction bid for golf-course building to Friends of Monte Vista Golf Course

Monte Vista City Council voted to award the bid for construction of a new Monte Vista Golf Course building to a citizen-led contractor group identified in the meeting as Friends of Monte Vista Golf Course.

The decision follows a presentation from project representatives who said one formal bid was received and that the package combines cash, in-kind contributions and approved reimbursement grants. The presenter said the bid estimate was $711,195, with roughly $184,060 in in-kind contributions (about a quarter of the total) and that “right now, with this bid package, there is sufficient cash on hand to build the building and move forward.”

Why it matters: council and staff described the new building as a city asset and a community-led effort that will provide indoor programming during winter months, storage for carts and space for events. Council members repeatedly praised volunteer fundraising and in-kind support and moved to let the contractor proceed.

Project funding and timeline Project presenters said cash on hand includes $140,000 from county commissioners, $45,000 from the city, about $101,000 raised by the golf board through donations and fundraisers, and $72,000 in grants already in hand, for roughly $360,000 in cash available. Staff also reported approved reimbursement grants from the Rio Grande Tourism Board and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) totaling $372,000, and an additional grant opportunity of about $62,000 that remains to be submitted once an outside grant portal is operational. The presentation described some design and engineering expenses already paid out of those funds.

The project team said there are minor blueprint revisions to be re-submitted for permit review and that Marshall Mathias (contractor named by the presenters) will perform dirt work and prepare the footprint once permits and weather permit construction. A rough target finish date presented in project materials was Oct. 1, though presenters noted the schedule assumes normal weather and supply availability.

Facilities and uses Presenters described the building as including three bays intended for golf simulators, room for community meetings (presenters said the space was designed for up to about 150 people), and a storage area for carts. Speakers emphasized the project’s volunteer and in-kind contributions and compared it to earlier community renovation projects in the city.

Council action Council members moved, seconded and voted to award the bid to Friends of Monte Vista Golf Course. The motion carried and council authorized the project team to proceed with the next steps of permitting and mobilization.

What’s next Project representatives will finalize minor blueprint changes and re-submit to the city’s permit reviewer. Dust work and site preparation are expected to begin once permits are cleared and weather allows; presenters indicated contractors are ready to mobilize.