Ridge Gate and Skyridge Park-n-Ride Erosion Control and Seeding

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado is requesting bids for erosion control and seeding services at Ridge Gate and Skyridge Park-n-Ride facilities under IFB 326DH015, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses approximately 5.5 acres of clearing and grubbing and 241,000 square feet of soil conditioning and hydroseeding at each of the two locations. Work includes weed and debris removal, soil preparation with amendments, native fire-wise seed application via hydroseeding where feasible, straw mulch application, and establishment irrigation to restore sites to original design specifications. The contract term is 120 days from the notice to proceed, with a fixed-price basis and no renewal options.

RTD has not specified an SBE participation goal but encourages bidders to document efforts to include SBEs and explain strategies for diversity in subcontracting, mentoring, and partnerships. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible low bidder. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the due date and be submitted electronically through RTD's OpenGov procurement portal; late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must submit current W-9 forms, organizational conflict of interest certifications, key personnel documentation, financial supporting documentation, and a redacted open records copy of their bid compliant with the Colorado Open Records Act. All submitted materials become RTD's property and are subject to public disclosure under Colorado open records laws except for properly designated trade secrets and confidential commercial information.

The non-mandatory pre-bid briefing is scheduled for August 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The written inquiry period closed August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with RTD providing responses by August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. RTD anticipates final selection by September 16, 2026. RTD reserves the right to reject all bids and re-solicit or cancel the IFB if deemed in its best interest.