Wheat Ridge to issue RFI to identify partners for surplus Color Strand and Wilmore Davis school sites

Feb 10, 2026

City staff recommended issuing a request for interest (RFI) to identify developers and reuse concepts compatible with the city plan and parks needs; staff expects to launch the RFI in roughly 45 days and will solicit partners before the school district’s surplus sales.

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City staff presented a proposal Feb. 9 to issue a non‑binding request for interest (RFI) to seek development partners and reuse concepts for two surplus Jefferson County school properties—Color Strand and Wilmore Davis. Staff said the RFI is an early step in the district’s municipal interest process and is intended to surface feasible reuse ideas that align with the city plan and parks and pathway objectives; it is not an RFP or commitment to a specific developer.

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