OPEN Snow Removal Services at Light Rail Stations

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado, is requesting proposals for snow and ice removal services at light-rail stations, Park-n-Rides, and parking structures under RFP 126DM007, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A 25 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal applies; proposers must demonstrate either commitments meeting this goal or adequate good faith efforts as defined in 49 CFR Part 26.53, and all SBEs must be certified with RTD's Small Business Opportunity Office prior to submission.

The scope encompasses multiple service groups across four light-rail lines (West Line, Southeast Line, and I-225 Line) and Southeast Park-n-Ride locations. Services include snow and ice removal at stations and parking structures. Pricing is structured on a fixed-price basis with each station having both a base yearly cost and a per-inch cost for snow removal beyond two inches above average. RTD may award multiple contracts from this RFP.

The contract carries a three-year base term with two optional one-year extension periods. Technical proposals may not exceed 30 pages and must include financial statements for the past three years, organizational charts, key personnel resumes, and supplemental project information demonstrating similar project experience.

Evaluation occurs in two phases: Phase 1 weights cost at 40 percent, experience and past performance at 30 percent, and understanding/approach/organization (including Snow Removal, Quality Control, and Staffing Plans) at 30 percent; Phase 2 is an SBE Evaluation as a pass/fail requirement. The pre-proposal briefing is August 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams (non-mandatory). Written inquiries close August 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with RTD responses due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Oral presentations may occur the week of September 7, 2026, and RTD anticipates final selection by September 14, 2026. Proposals are valid for 90 days from the due date.