The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a qualified contractor to design and develop a custom mobile application called Next Ride for iOS and Android platforms. The project aims to consolidate five existing RTD mobile applications (Next Ride, MyRide, Transit Watch, QRyde, and Demand Trans) into a single, comprehensive user interface to improve customer experience. Key deliverables include a native mobile application with modern UI/UX practices, WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance, multi-language support, and integration with RTD's APIs for trip planning, scheduling, and facilities. The procurement process includes a mandatory pre-proposal briefing on July 7, 2025, with inquiries accepted until July 14, 2025, and proposal submissions due by July 25, 2025. RTD anticipates final contractor selection by August 11, 2025. Proposal evaluation will be weighted across four criteria: cost (30%), technical and functional specifications (25%), design approach (25%), and company/personnel experience (20%). The contract period spans two years, with one year dedicated to development and deployment and one year for support and maintenance, including comprehensive documentation, user guides, and technical specifications. While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal is explicitly set, RTD encourages proposers to pursue subcontracting and partnering opportunities with DBE/SBE firms. The agency has historically achieved over 20% DBE/SBE participation in its FasTracks program and expects proposers to demonstrate commitment to diversity in team composition and workforce. Contractors must comply with extensive background check requirements, including criminal background screenings covering seven years of history, with specific disqualifying offenses across three tiers. The existing infrastructure requires integration with multiple RTD mobile application APIs and data systems, necessitating a contractor with robust technical capabilities in mobile app development. While the specific contract value is not disclosed, the project includes a milestone-based payment structure with seven payment milestones ranging from 5% to 25% of the total contract value. Additional contract requirements include providing phone and email support during business hours, maintaining the application for one year post-deployment, and addressing bug fixes, enhancements, and app store re-deployments.
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Supplemental_Non-Disclosure_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf | 111KB | 6/18/25 | ||
125DT041_SOW_-_Next_Ride_Mobile_Application-Revised_06-26-2025.pdf | 217KB | 6/26/25 | ||
Supplemental_Background_Checks_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf | 94KB | 6/9/25 | ||
Next_Ride_Mobile_Application-Native_Application_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf | 238KB | 6/26/25 | ||
125DT041_Compliance_Matrix_-_Requirements.xlsx | 33KB | Spreadsheet | 4/30/25 |