2027_Paratransit_Program_Assessment_Detailed_Cost_Form_26.09.24.xlsx

This is a detailed cost form for the 2027 Paratransit Program Assessment contract opportunity issued by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Colorado. The assessment represents a legislative mandate resulting from Senate Bill 26-150 to evaluate RTD's paratransit services comprehensively. The project encompasses nine primary tasks: Project Management and Administration, Stakeholder Engagement, Review of Other Transit Agencies, Current Program and Service Performance Analysis, Needs and Service Gaps Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Performance Framework and Strategies for Service Improvement, Development of Accessible Transportation Service Plan, and FTA and USDOT Compliance Report. The contractor will deliver an Accessible Transportation Service Plan that will serve as RTD's strategic roadmap for paratransit service delivery, ensuring the agency effectively addresses customer needs and allocates resources efficiently.

The cost form is presented as a labor-based pricing template with columns for labor categories, hourly rates, and hours allocated to each task, with all current values shown as zero pending final cost proposal submission. The form includes provisions for reimbursable travel costs to be covered on an actual-cost basis in accordance with contract section 2.3, with a specified not-to-exceed amount for such expenses. This solicitation includes a 10 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal, reflecting Colorado's commitment to supporting minority and disadvantaged business participation. The cost form indicates that bidders should submit fixed pricing on their cost proposals, with this detailed breakdown serving as informational backup documentation to support the overall project budget.