OMPO/Schluter Redevelopment Project

The La Plata County is seeking a qualified developer or development team to prepare conceptual ideas and plans for the redevelopment of the Old Main Post Office (OMPO) and the adjacent Schluter property. The project aims to transform the underutilized County-owned land into a valuable community asset, providing a mixed-use development that includes office space and parking for the County, as well as other uses that benefit the community and the developer. The successful developer will be required to execute a Pre-Development Agreement, which includes an exclusive look period and right of first refusal. The County prefers a developer with a demonstrated and successful recent history of working with government agencies and managing mixed-use settings. Some key aspects of the project include: • Renovating and revitalizing the existing OMPO building, which is a historic four-story building with 22,931 square feet of space. • Redeveloping the adjacent Schluter property, which is a 0.52-acre square parcel with four lots. • Providing a minimum of 16,000 square feet of office space for the County and a minimum of 50 parking spaces. • Incorporating mixed-use elements, such as residential, commercial, and other uses, to create a vibrant and sustainable community. • Ensuring compliance with applicable zoning, building, and permitting regulations, as well as historical preservation requirements. • Delivering the project in a timely manner, with the goal of completing initial parking or office space by 2029.