Saguache County has imposed a temporary moratorium on solar projects for the purpose of establishing regulations intended to protect the citizens of Saguache County, wildlife and environmental effects.  Saguache County agrees and supports the renewable energy initiative and looks forward to working to provide renewable projects that serve this initiative.  Renewable energy with the goal of minimizing carbon footprint is the policy and desire of Saguache County.  The Moratorium is in no way designed to limit renewable energy projects that serve the goals of the County, reduce the carbon footprint, and serve the benefit of Saguache and Valley residents while considering effects on wildlife, environment, redundancy, and the interests of landowners. 

SAGUACHE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ACCEPTING COMMENT CONCERNING THE “JUMP START PROGRAM” RESOLUTION UNTIL THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024, AT 3PM.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENT YOU MAY EITHER EMAIL THEM TO WENDI MAEZ, ADMINISTRATOR AT wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov (mailto:wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov), MAIL THEM TO PO BOX 100, SAGUACHE, CO 81149 OR DELIVER THEM TO 505 3RD STREET, SAGUACHE, CO. 
 

You may view the Proposed Draft Resolution at our website www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov (http://www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov/) or request a copy by emailing wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov (mailto:wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov). or by calling 719-655-2231.
 

  Download the Jump Start Resolution 

The Saguache County Childcare Committee is a coalition of community members and Saguache County employees to establish a daycare facility in Saguache, Colorado. We are seeking proposals from licensed contractors to assess 710 Denver Avenue, Saguache, Colorado for renovation needs, in compliance with regulations of the State of Colorado for Childcare Facilities. The purpose of this RFP is to invite contractors with relevant experience to submit proposals to the Saguache County Childcare Committee. 

The Assessment will include:

• Physical building upgrades and repairs, including but not limited to carpentry, roofing, flooring, and painting. 
• Bathroom renovations for ADA compliance 
• Kitchen renovations for commercial kitchen compliance
• Heating upgrades
• Plumbing upgrades
• Electrical upgrades
• Playground, grounds, and fencing upgrades

The ideal contractor will have a record of experience with:

• General contracting includes the ability to assess carpentry, heating, plumbing, and electrical. 
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen regulations and ADA compliance. 
• Responsive communication. 

The selected contractor will be responsible for assessing the building, with possible assistance from a qualified consultant on Child Care Facility regulations. 

Please include in proposal:

• A description of the contractor, including name(s) and credentials of those that would be involved in the project.
• A description of the previous relevant experience of the contractor.
• Proposed budget.
• Schedule availability. 
• General Liability insurance documentation and documentation of Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of Colorado and Employers Liability Insurance. Evidence of qualified self-insured status may be substituted.

Direct general RFP project questions to Wendi Maez, Saguache County Administrator, at wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov.

Proposals may be submitted by email to wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov by the deadline of Wednesday July 31, 2024, at 3pm.

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners is soliciting public proposals to spend Forest Service Title III funds for any projects that will be used for projects that adjoin US Federal Property for Fire Wise Programs. Written proposals must be received by 3PM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024. 
 
Written project request must be submitted to the Saguache County Administration office 505 3rd Street, Saguache, CO or emailed to wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov (mailto:wmaez@saguachecounty-co.gov), or can be mailed to PO Box 100, Saguache, CO 81149.  The deadline for submittal THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024, at 3PM.

The Saguache County Board of Commissioners are accepting written offers for County Owned Property currently. The lots available will be accepted by the Commissioners, at their discretion, until July 7, 2025.

If you would like to submit a bid offer for any available properties a bid packet and a list of properties is available on the Saguache County website at www.saguachecounty.colorado.gov or you can call the Land Use office at 719-655-2321 or by email request to landuse@sagauchecounty-co.gov.

Bids must be submitted on a County bid form.  Funds must accompany bids.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

**You must enclose the completed bid form in a sealed envelope marked "County Owned Property Bid” and indicate on the envelope the block, lot and parcel number, the bid is intended for. **

The Board reserves the right to refuse any bid submitted.

  View the County Owned Lots 07012024 document.

You know that idea you’ve been kicking around?  Does it fall into one of the three categories below? If so….. it’s time to make your idea a reality!  The Saguache County Commissioners invite you to apply for a Sales Tax Grant through our official website at https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/saguache-county-sales-tax-grant (https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/saguache-county-sales-tax-grant)  To make it even easier……Individuals and Agencies will need to complete the grant application ONLINE ONLY.

Funding Ideas Must Fall Under One Of These Three Categories!  (Awarded Grants Range From $500 - $7,500)
·      Youth and Senior Services and Programs
·      Alternative Energy Projects and/or Business/Job Creation Opportunities
·      Emergency Services, Public Health and Safety
The Saguache County Sales Tax Grant was established through a ballot initiative that created a fund to distribute to individuals, groups and organizations to better the Saguache County Community as a whole.  This funding is derived from a 1% sales tax on most goods sold in Saguache County.

Don’t hesitate!  The grant application deadline is 3:00pm on Friday August 9, 2024!  All applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY to meet the 3:00pm deadline, as stated above, Go Now!  Visit our website at https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/saguache-county-sales-tax-grant (https://saguachecounty.colorado.gov/saguache-county-sales-tax-grant) and apply for that grant!  Let’s continue working together to make Saguache County a great place to live, work and play!

Greetings Saguache County Resident and Veterans. The Saguache County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces Coffee with your County Commissioner.

Once a month the Commissioners will be available to meet and greet and speak to residents about issues in the county.  The SCVSO will be available to meet Veterans and/or Veteran families to address Veteran concerns.

The schedule is as follows; Beginning March 14^th, 2024

Center              2^nd Thursday each month           Saguache County Dept. of          Com. Thompson 

                        9 – 10 am                     Social Services, 220 Worth Street, Center, NW corner office.

Saguache          4^th Thursday each month           Saguache Senior Center             Com. Marron

                        12 (noon)- 1 pm                        605 Christy Ave, Saguache

Refreshments will be available 

All are welcome to attend.