Downtown Power Washing - Denver Union Station and Civic Center

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is requesting bids on exterior power washing services at Denver Union Station and Civic Center Plaza under IFB 226DM012, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Denver Union Station. RTD has assigned a zero percent SBE participation goal, though bidders are encouraged to document subcontracting efforts with certified small businesses where feasible.

The scope encompasses weekly and monthly power washing of bus drive lanes, passenger loading aprons, exterior surfaces, and curbs at Denver Union Station (approximately 70,000 square feet of bus lanes and 24,000 square feet of passenger apron); monthly services at Civic Center Plaza covering bus drive lanes and parking areas (approximately 17,500 square feet); and semi-annual power washing of the 16th Street Mall Turn-A-Round and Cheyenne Street sidewalks (approximately 21,500 square feet). The contractor must provide truck-mounted, self-sufficient hot water pressure washing equipment and wet sweeping services using equipment equivalent to a Tenant M-50. All work must be performed during off-peak hours: Wednesday nights 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Thursday at Denver Union Station and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. at Civic Center, subject to RTD Project Manager approval. The contractor supplies all labor, materials, and supplies, including RTD-approved cleaning solutions.

The estimated base-year cost is $105,000, with a total contract value of $557,459.96 across one base year plus four optional one-year renewal periods, assuming three percent annual escalation. Compensation is fixed-price. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate). Written inquiries close August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with RTD responses due by August 14. Bids must remain valid for ninety days. RTD anticipates selection by August 31, 2026. Award is made to the responsive, responsible low bidder and is contingent upon RTD Board approval and fund availability.