Rail_Infrastructure_Work_Program.pdf

Regional Transportation District

Contracting and Procurement

1660 Blake St.

Denver, CO 80202

Request For Information

RFI 926DR012

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE WORK PROGRAM

July 28, 2026

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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Regional Transportation District

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Rail Infrastructure Work Program

Sections

1. RFI SCHEDULE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

2. BACKGROUND

3. DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING

5. LEGAL NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

Attachments:

A - EXHIBIT 1 - RTD MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY STANDARDS

B - EXHIBIT 2 - LIGHT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION ASSESSMENT INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

C - EXHIBIT 3 – TRACK CHARTS CENTRAL CORRIDOR

D - EXHIBIT 4 - SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT

E - Supplemental for 926DR013 RFI Rail Infrastructure Work

F - EXHIBIT 5 – TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS AND STATION CLEARANCES

G - Respondent Questionnaire - Rail Track and Systems - 05-10-25 (3)

RFI 926DR012 - Rail Infrastructure Work Program

1. RFI SCHEDULE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. RFI Schedule

RFI advertised.: July 28, 2026

Project Overview to take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. Open to all

Respondents. (Non-Mandatory):

August 10, 2026, 11:00am

Via Microsoft Teams (copy http address below and paste in browser):

Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2614

0464442873?p=iIzwOQKPkMoiOIAI01

Meeting ID: 261 404 644 428 73

Passcode: PM9Xy6vh

Inquiry Period. Questions due by via

RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov.:

August 17, 2026, 2:00pm

Answers to Questions to be sent to potential offerors via RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov.:

August 24, 2026, 4:00pm

RFI Submittals Due to RTD, via RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov:

August 31, 2026, 2:00pm

Following the RFI Submittal due date, RTD may hold individual 1-on-1 meetings with Respondents if a

Respondent requests. During :

Week of: August 24, 2026, through

August 27, 2026

1.2. General Information

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is a political subdivision of the State of

Colorado responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating a mass transit system for the benefit of its service area. The RTD service area encompasses portions of the eight-county region including the City and County of Broomfield, the City and County of

Denver, the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld.

RTD plans to seek a contractor with demonstrated expertise from contractors, manufacturers, and vendors with demonstrated products, skills and expertise to conduct full-depth reconstruction, interim repairs (when https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26140464442873?p=iIzwOQKPkMoiOIAI01 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26140464442873?p=iIzwOQKPkMoiOIAI01 necessary) and prepare for future modernization while keeping the existing system operational to the greatest extent possible. This RFI is NOT seeking to engage with design professionals. This RFI is being used to collect industry feedback regarding the general project approach and how the project schedule can be accelerated.

The same information will be gathered from different vendors and may be used in the formulation of a future Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and / or Request for Proposals

(RFP). Pricing data should not be included in your response. No contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI.

RTD invites vendors capable of carrying out the proposed work included herein with this

RFI to provide information regarding the services that meet the needs of RTD as described above and in the Draft Scope of Work. The outcome of this RFI would be an

RFQ/RFP for the services described above and in the Draft Scope of Work.

A. Addenda to RFI

In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFI, or if additional information is necessary to enable potential respondents to make an adequate interpretation of the provisions of this RFI, an addendum to the RFI will be provided to each recipient of this RFI.

B. Pre-Submittal Meeting(s)

RTD will host the Project Overview to be held remotely at the link provided above on Monday, August 10, 2026 (11:00 am). The Project Overview will be an opportunity for Respondents to ask questions about the project and the Draft

Scope of Work.

C. Inquiries

Questions about this RFI shall be submitted to Purchasing Agent, Jill Pruett, due by 2:00 pm on Monday, August 17, 2026, via RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov.

D. Post Submittal Meeting(s)

Following the RFI Submittal due date, RTD may hold individual 1-on-1 meetings with Respondents if a Respondent requests. During the 1-on-1 meetings, Respondents may ask additional questions about the project and provide additional information regarding the Respondent’s RFI Submittal. One (1) hour will be allotted for each 1-on-1 meeting and the meetings will be held remotely.

Scheduling of 1- on-1 meetings will be based on mutual availability.From the issuance date of this RFI, Jill Pruett, Procurement Specialist I, is the sole point of contact for RTD and RTD’s project team members concerning this

RFI.Respondents’ questions must be submitted in writing via RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov. All requests for clarifications must be made during the Inquiry Period. RTD has no obligation to respond to questions or requests for clarifications that are not submitted in writing and/or submitted outside of the

Inquiry Period. Except as provided below, RTD’s responses to all inquiries properly submitted will be answered in the form of an addendum that will be provided to all recipients of this RFI via RTD’s online procurement portal, OpenGov.

2. BACKGROUND

The Regional Transportation District (“RTD” or the “District”) is in the early stages of planning defined cycles of light rail renewal, modernization, support for high-volume events work, and investments undertaken in cooperation with other entities.

By this Request for Information (RFI) RTD is seeking information from contractors, manufacturers, and vendors with demonstrated products, skills and expertise to conduct full-depth reconstruction, interim repairs (when necessary) and prepare for future modernization while keeping the existing system operational to the greatest extent possible. This RFI is NOT seeking to engage with design professionals.

RTD has launched a new Strategic Initiative called Building a Better RTD which includes elements of Advancing Infrastructure work. Planning for full-depth rail reconstruction involves building reasonable alternatives for customers and delivering the maximum amount of reconstruction within the scheduled shutdowns. The intent is to implement full-depth rail reconstruction work in an impacted segment all at one time, so that the lifespan of the rail assets can be reset, and the segment does not see a disruption for reconstruction for another 30 years. Interim corrective actions may also be required on the system, but the main priority for RTD is to identify the most efficient manner to conduct full-depth rail reconstruction at key locations. If any system improvements are needed and feasible, those should also be undertaken at the same time.

Interested contractors, manufacturers, and vendors are requested to review the outline scope for the first focus area and complete the Respondent Questionnaire. Following the RFI Submittal due date, RTD may hold individual 1-on-1 meetings with Respondents if a Respondent requests. During the 1-on-1 meetings, Respondents may ask additional questions about the project and provide additional information regarding the

Respondent’s RFI Submittal. One (1) hour will be allotted for each 1-on-1 meeting and the meetings will be held remotely. Scheduling of 1-on-1 meetings will be based on mutual availability.

Responding to this RFI will provide contractors, manufacturers, and vendors the opportunity to engage with RTD staff prior to solicitations being issued, so RTD can incorporate their suggestions and feedback. Responding to this RFI is NOT a prequalification. Not responding will not affect any firm’s capability to apply for any subsequent solicitation.

RTD plans to use information obtained from this RFI to develop scopes of work and associated contract provisions to contract with one or more vendors. The ensuing contracts may be on-call work order type, or other contractual mechanisms.

The Rail Infrastructure Work Program will encompass all elements of rail Systems, including the vehicle interface. The term “Systems” as used in this RFI pertains to

Traction Power Electrification, Signaling, Systemwide Electrical, Communications, and the Vehicle interface.

It is intended for the geographic extent of the work to be all of the RTD rail system, except the A, B, and G lines which are maintained through a long-term concessionaire agreement. The initial focus will be on the Light Rail System.

The services RTD may contract for are:

• Performing full-depth reconstruction of rail lines

• Interim corrective repairs as needed

• Performing system modifications

Three potential future scopes of work identified for reconstruction are described within in an outline form in the Scope of Work Section, exhibits, and with some additional details. RTD will fund the scope through the Agency’s Asset Management Program run capital project planning process.

EXISTING SYSTEM INFORMATION

RTD is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, United States of America responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating a mass transit system for the benefit of its service area. The RTD service area encompasses portions of the eight-county region including the City and County of Broomfield, the City and County of

Denver, the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Jefferson, and Weld. The service area is 2,345 square miles.

The RTD opened its first electrified rail line in 1994. Since then, 114 miles of rail have been constructed at various points in time. RTD runs both Light Rail and Commuter

Rail. System characteristics are below.

Technology Miles of track Stations Overhead Catenary system Regulator

Light Rail 60.1 57 750 Volts Direct Current Colorado Public Utilities

Commission

Commuter Rail 54.1 27 25,000 Volts Alternating

Current

Federal Railroad Administration

All highway rail grade crossings on Commuter Rail are also under the purview of

Colorado Public Utilities Commission.

The initial reconstruction work is expected to be on the Light Rail system. See Exhibit A of Attachment E - Supplemental for 926DR013 RFI Rail Infrastructure Work, for a Light

Rail System map . Based on age considerations, segments of Lines D, E, H, and W have been identified for planning reconstruction work.

RAIL RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GOALS

1. Prioritize implementation of full-depth rail reconstruction and systems work so that the lifespan of rail assets can be reset, and the segment does not see a disruption for reconstruction for another 30 years.

2. Keep rail and systems elements in a condition ready to deliver service, operating at a full level of performance, minimizing impact on service delivery.

3. Explore modernization needs and not preclude them. Work towards modernization as feasible.

4. Provide customers with advance notice of planned disruptions and provide alternative service.

5. Once a rail segment is shut down, update all infrastructure and related systems to the extent possible.

6. Optimize the work that needs to be done with shutdowns required.

7. Program Standards

a. For trackwork, full depth reconstruction is the goal, to reset expected useful life, and to align with Agency capital project funding expectations. Interim fixes may be implemented if conditions warrant.

b. For systems work, the program standards are in development. RTD is currently undertaking a RFQual 126DR008: Light Rail Systems Asset

Management Gap Assessment and Implementation Plan study. The systems gap assessment is intended to define the system, identify current condition and performance, document dependencies, and establish the plan to achieve compliance and readiness.

c. RTD will also incorporate lessons learned from the Downtown Denver Rail

Reconstruction Project, currently underway.

3. DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. RFI Scope

See attached SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

926DR012

4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING

Respondents are required to submit their responses to Jill Pruett, Procurement

Specialist I via RTD’s procurement portal, OpenGov, and upload the following completed document(s) to OpenGov:

• RFI 926DR012 – See attachments

To support RTD’s review, RTD is requiring a consistent format for all RFI responses. As such, Respondents must use the above referenced Respondent Questionnaire when responding to this RFI. The Respondent Questionnaire includes items regarding

Respondents’ company information, project-specific questions regarding general questions. RTD will accept Respondent Questionnaire document submissions in either

MS Word or PDF format, or as instructed.

Respondents may provide supporting documentation with their RFI Submittals, such as marketing brochures, product fact sheets, technical documentation, etc. Respondents must submit such documentation electronically via RTD’s online procurement portal in conjunction with the Respondent Questionnaire response.

5. LEGAL NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

News Releases. RTD’s written approval is required prior to any communication with the press or any public disclosure relating to this RFI or any subsequent procurement activities.

Confidentiality. RTD is a public entity subject to the provisions of the Colorado Open

Records Act, C.R.S. § 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”), and all materials submitted with this RFI, with the exception of trade secrets, privileged information, and confidential commercial, financial, geological, or geophysical data pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-72-

204(3)(a)(IV), may become public records subject to inspection by the public at any time after the RFI Submittal due date. Therefore, any confidential or proprietary information that the Respondent discloses to RTD with respect to this RFI must be clearly designated as confidential or proprietary at the time of disclosure by the Respondent to RTD. RTD shall not disclose properly designated information unless such information is required to be disclosed by law or court order. In the event of a legal challenge to the confidentiality of records so designated by the proposer, RTD shall make reasonable efforts to notify the

Respondent prior to disclosing any such information, and in some cases may tender to the Respondent the defense of any action filed. By submitting an RFI Submittal, the

Respondent agrees to accept such tender of defense and in all cases assumes exclusive responsibility for defending its position as to the confidentiality of the requested information. RTD is not obligated to assist in such defense, and cannot and does not guarantee that the confidentiality of records so designated will be upheld by a reviewing court. If the Respondent fails to submit a copy of its redacted RFI

Submittal that may be released under CORA, the Respondent acknowledges that RTD has the authority to disclose, and may disclose in its discretion, any information contained in the RFI Submittal in response to a CORA request.