RFP_125FF001_Final_5.6.25.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado for Group 34 Fixed Route Bus Services. The RFP seeks qualified firms to provide fixed route bus services with a service start date of January 10, 2026, and an initial contract period of three years, with two additional one-year option periods available. The solicitation was advertised on May 7, 2025, with proposals due on June 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A pre-proposal briefing is scheduled for May 21, 2025, and RTD anticipates making a final selection by July 28, 2025. The contract will cover bus routes in the Denver metropolitan area, including services in Boulder, Longmont, and surrounding communities.

The contract includes a 5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and will be awarded on a "best value" competitive proposal basis with fixed-price payments. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but will include service costs and separate reimbursement for fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) expenses. Proposers must submit comprehensive technical and cost proposals, including detailed plans for start-up, transition, personnel, facilities, and vehicle maintenance. The successful contractor will be responsible for operating and maintaining RTD-owned vehicles, adhering to specific service standards, and providing comprehensive transit services across multiple routes and communities. Proposers must demonstrate experience in public transit operations, meet specific personnel qualifications, and comply with federal and state transportation regulations.