126DM009_SOW_Trash_and_Recycling_Collection_Service_2026(1).pdf

Regional Transportation District

Denver, CO

Statement of Work District Trash Removal Services

Version: 1.0 May 7, 2026

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CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary

2. Project Description

3. Locations and Service Requirements

3.1 Platte Division

3.2 East Metro Division

3.3 District Shops Division

3.4 Blake Street Facility

3.5 Civic Center Station

3.6 Light Rail Facility

3.7 MOW Facility

3.8 SCC Facility

3.9 Elati Division

3.10 Boulder Division

3.11 BTS

3.12 Bus Concourse

3.13 Rio Court

3.14 711 Building

3.15 Steele Street

4. On-Call / Unscheduled Services

5. Container Requirements

6. Period of Performance

7. Service Performance Standards

8. Safety Requirements

9. Environmental Compliance

10. General Requirements

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1. Executive Summary

RTD requires solid waste service Contractor to provide reliable, timely, and fully documented trash and recycling removal services necessary to provide routine trash and recycling collection across multiple RTD facilities throughout the Denver metropolitan area. The Contract will establish fixed pricing, clear service expectations, performance standards, and audit‑ready reporting to ensure cost control, service consistency, and compliance.

The Contractor will provide collection services in accordance with the container sizes, frequencies, time-of-day restrictions, and service requirements outlined in this Statement of Work (Location and Service Requirements).

RTD will be entering into a multi-year Contract to ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and operationally efficient waste removal services across RTD facilities.

2. Project Description

Scope of the Project

The Contractor will provide all labor, equipment, containers, transportation, disposal, and administrative functions required to complete solid waste and recycling collection services. Required services include scheduled and on-call waste removal, documentation, and compliance with regulations including:

• Furnishing dumpsters and containers (unless RTD-owned)

• Scheduled collection per required frequency

• On-call and unscheduled collection services

• Transportation and lawful disposal

• Container maintenance and replacement as needed

• Documentation of service completion upon request

• All services will comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

3. Locations and Service Requirements

The Contractor will provide services at the following RTD facilities:

3.1 Platte Division

3333 Ringsby Court – Denver, CO

Two (2) 8-yard containers – M/W/F Eight (8) 3-yard containers – M/W/F One (1) 40-yard container – Wednesday (every other) One (1) 8-yard recycle container – Wednesday (every other)

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One (1) 40-yard container – On call

3.2 East Metro Division

14100 E. Colfax Ave – Aurora, CO

Three (3) 3-yard containers – M/W/F One (1) 30-yard container – M/F One (1) 30-yard RTD-owned compactor - One per month One (1) 8-yard recycle container – Wednesday only One (1) 30-yard container – On call One (1) 30-yard RTD-owned compactor – On call

3.3 District Shops Division

1900–1940 31st Street – Denver, CO

Ten (10) 4-yard containers – M/W/F One (1) 8-yard container – M/W/F One (1) 8-yard recycling container - Wednesday only One (1) 40-yard container – T/F One (1) 40-yard container – On-call

3.4 Blake Street Facility

1660 Blake Street – Denver, CO

*One (1) 3-yard container – M/T/W/Th/F/Sat *One (1) 3-yard recycle container – Thursday only *Must be emptied prior to 6:00 A.M.

3.5 Civic Center Station

1550 Broadway – Denver, CO

*One (1) 3-yard container – M/W/F *Must be emptied prior to 6:00 A.M. OR between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.

3.6 Light Rail Facility

655 Mariposa Street – Denver, CO

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One (1) 8-yard container – W/F

3.7 MOW Facility

750 Navajo Street – Denver, CO

One (1) 8-yard container – W/F

3.8 SCC Facility

1205 W. 7th Avenue – Denver, CO

One (1) 3-yard container –W/F

3.9 Elati Division

2701 S. Elati – Englewood, CO

Two (2) 8-yard containers – M/ W /F

3.10 Boulder Division

1707 Exposition Drive – Boulder, CO

Five (5) 3-yard containers – M/T/W/Th/F One (1) 96 gallon trash can recycle – Wednesday only

3.11 BTS

1400 Walnut Street – Boulder, CO

One (1) 3-yard container – M/T/W/Th/F

3.12 Bus Concourse

1700 Wewatta Street – Denver, CO

Three (3) 3-yard rear-load containers – M/W/F One (1) 3-yard read-load container – On call

3.13 Rio Court

1350 Rio Court – Denver, CO

One (1) 20-yard container – W/F

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3.14 711 Building 711 W 31st Avenue – Denver, CO

One (1) 6-yard container – M/W/F

3.15 Steele Street

8215 Steele Street – Denver, CO

One (1) 6-yard container – Tuesday only

3.16 Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO

Three (3) 3-Yard containers – M/W/F

4. On-Call / Unscheduled Services

Should RTD need the Contractor to do an extra pickup, RTD will contact the Contractor for on-call service. All on‑call pickup services must be billed at contractually fixed rates. No additional surcharges are allowed. Contractor must not perform on‑call services without authorization from authorized RTD Director of Facilities - Sean Moran. Response times: standard within 24 hours, emergency within 4–6 hours. A list of authorized facility personnel can be requested by the Contractor.

Contractor must provide timestamped, location details, and service order numbers for every on‑call request. RTD will maintain an annual on‑call allowance that cannot be exceeded without RTD’s written approval.

5. Container Requirements

Containers will be in good condition, free from leaks and structural defects.

Contractor will replace or repair damaged containers within 48 hours.

Lids will close securely.

Recycling containers will be clearly labeled.

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6. Period of Performance

Initial Contract term: One (1) year.

Option Years: Four (4) optional years.

RTD reserves the right to exercise option years as set forth in the Contract.

7. Service Performance Standards

All pickups must occur on scheduled days. Time-of-day restrictions must be strictly adhered to.

Missed pickups must be corrected within 24 hours.

Contractor will provide service logs upon request.

Corrective actions apply for repeated failures. Missed pickups are defined as “failures” only if they were not due to inclement weather or other incidences outside of the Contractor’s control.

Monthly audit reports are required.

8. Safety Requirements

The Contractor will:

Comply with all OSHA and DOT regulations and conduct hazard assessments.

Ensure drivers operate safely within RTD facilities.

Maintain proper traffic control and pedestrian awareness at all times.

9. Environmental Compliance

Contractor will dispose of waste only at legally permitted facilities. Recycling materials will be processed in accordance with local environmental regulations. Contractor is expected to be familiar with and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.

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10. General Requirements

Contractor will maintain a 24/7 single point of contact, provide compliant invoices with documentation, and support RTD audits. All pricing must be inclusive and fixed for the term. Only on-call services, approved by RTD authorized Director of Facilities, will be paid as needs arise in accordance with contractually fixed rates.

Contractor will coordinate all services with RTD Facilities.

Any permanent changes to pickup schedule must be approved by RTD and memorialized via a Contract Amendment. A list of authorized facility personnel can be requested by the Contractor.

Pricing will include fuel, environmental fees, and administrative costs unless otherwise stated.

Contractor will maintain appropriate insurance as required by RTD and will provide certificates of insurance prior to commencing work.

Any modification to this scope must be processed via formal Contract amendment in accordance with the Contract.