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PURA SEEKS PARTNERS FOR SEVEN DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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PURA SEEKS PARTNERS FOR SEVEN DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
 
PUEBLO, Colo., Nov. 6, 2026 — From a new downtown hotel to a home on the Riverwalk, the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA) is inviting developers, investors, businesses and service providers to help shape what comes next for Pueblo. PURA released seven solicitations: four property opportunities and three service contracts.  Three solicitations include site visits on Friday, Nov. 13, so interested partners are encouraged to plan ahead.
 
Property opportunities: Bringing places back to life
These four opportunities are part of PURA’s PLAN initiative (Properties Leveraged for Activation and New Possibilities). PLAN works to return vacant and underused properties to productive use.
  • A new downtown hotel: About 1 acre of PURA-owned land at Alan Hamel Avenue and Central Main Street, ready for a team to plan, build and operate a hotel in the heart of downtown.
  • A new future for 100 S. Main St.: PURA is looking for a consultant or design team to explore what’s possible for the former AT&T call center, a 62,718-square-foot building on 4.756 acres. Mandatory site visit Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m.
  • A storefront on the Riverwalk: Lease all or part of a 4,000-square-foot commercial building at 125 Riverwalk Place, one of Pueblo’s most beloved destinations. Optional tour Friday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m.
  • New homes on East Second Street: Two PURA-built duplexes (four units) are available for purchase at [$700,000 total]. Tours by appointment.
Service opportunities: Partner with PURA
  • Landscape enhancement and maintenance: Help keep the Lake Avenue streetscape and other PURA properties looking their best year-round. Mandatory walk-through Friday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m., starting at Fire Station No. 4, 2201 Lake Ave.
  • Managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity services: Support PURA’s office through a one- to three-year contract. Local providers are encouraged to apply.
  • Website redevelopment, hosting and ADA accessibility: Build a fresh, welcoming public website that meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, so everyone can explore what PURA is doing.
“PLAN is focused on transforming vacancies into destinations,” said Cherish Deeg, executive director of PURA. “Each of these sites has real potential, and we are looking for experienced partners, wherever they are based, who can help bring them back into productive use. We encourage developers, investors and businesses to review the opportunities and submit a proposal.”
 
Key dates: Proposals for the Riverwalk lease, duplexes, landscaping, IT and website are due by 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026. Hotel and 100 S. Main St. proposals are due by 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027.
 
You can find full details, requirements and deadlines at puebloura.org/rfps. Questions about the solicitations can go to Shawn Carlson, special programs manager, at scarlson@puebloura.org.
 

 

PURA SEEKS PARTNERS FOR SEVEN DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

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