Bridge Maintenance Services (15% SBE)

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado is seeking a comprehensive bridge maintenance services contractor to perform cyclic and as-needed maintenance activities across all RTD-owned bridges, adjacent structures, and culverts. The solicitation, identified as contract 225DO005, encompasses a broad range of maintenance services including vegetation control, general cleaning, power washing, drain maintenance, expansion joint cleaning and sealing, concrete repair, bearing maintenance, sign installation, erosion repair, and utility attachment repairs. The work will be executed on a work order basis, covering multiple West Corridor Light Rail Transit bridges including LRT-COLFAX, LRT-6TH-INDIANA, LRT-WADSWORTH, and LRT-CML. Bids are due on September 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM through RTD's online procurement portal, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025 at the northeast corner of West Colfax Avenue and North 6th Avenue. Contractors must demonstrate a five-year track record in bridge maintenance, comply with Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration regulations, and be capable of performing work during nights, weekends, or off-peak hours to minimize service disruptions.

The contract includes a mandatory 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside requirement, indicating a strong commitment to supporting small business participation. Bidders must provide bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet the SBE participation goal to be considered responsive. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions, with RTD anticipating final contractor selection by September 18, 2025. Work will be performed on a fixed-price basis with payments made according to quantities of work completed based on contract unit prices. Contractors must complete RTD's On Track Safety Training and obtain necessary Right-of-Way Access Permits and Building and Grounds Access Permits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the multi-year contract suggest a significant potential contract value. The work involves maintaining critical transportation infrastructure, including bridges with complex operational considerations such as overhead catenary systems operating at 750 volts DC for light rail and 25,000 volts AC for commuter rail.