Paratransit Program Assessment and Service Plan

The Regional Transportation District is seeking an independent consultant to assess its paratransit services and develop an Accessible Transportation Service Plan, including stakeholder engagement, performance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and federal compliance reporting.

Regional Transportation District


General
Open (open)
RFP 126DY004
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 10:27 AM
1 year 3 months
Other
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
patrick.naulty@rtd-denver.com
+13032992257
1660 Blake Street, Denver, CO, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Technical Proposal, Open Records Copy of Technical Proposal, Detailed Cost Proposal, Open Records Copy of Detailed Cost Proposal, SBE Contract Requirements Certification, SBE Required Enclosures, Organizational Conflict of Interest Certification, Current W-9, Key Personnel form
Description

The Regional Transportation District seeks an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its Access-a-Ride and Access-on-Demand paratransit programs and develop an Accessible Transportation Service Plan. The work includes project management, stakeholder and public engagement, review of two to six peer transit agencies, current-service performance analysis, needs and service-gap analysis, performance frameworks and service-improvement strategies, cost-benefit analysis, and an FTA and U.S. Department of Transportation compliance report. The consultant must produce reports, presentations, engagement materials, website support, and a practical implementation roadmap addressing access, reliability, equity, cost-effectiveness, technology-enabled service models, and long-term financial sustainability. Services will be performed on-site and remotely, with possible in-person meetings at RTD offices. Tasks 2 through 7 are due by June 30, 2027; Tasks 8 and 9 are due by November 30, 2027; and the overall period of performance ends December 31, 2027. The solicitation includes a 10% Small Business Enterprise participation goal and requires accessible, WCAG 2.1 Level AA-compliant deliverables, with Spanish translation for public-meeting documents at minimum.

Classification Codes
NAICS485991Special Needs Transportation
PSCAT96OTHER GENERAL TRANSPORTATION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
paratransit consultingtransit program assessmentaccessible transportation planning
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026-RFP Advertised
Oct 02, 2026 08:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Briefing (optional)
Meeting ID: 239 168 869 858 307; Passcode: hJ2Re2TD; phone conference ID: 228 664 063#
Oct 12, 2026 08:00 PM-Inquiry Period Deadline
Oct 19, 2026 08:00 PM-RTD Responses to Written Inquiries
Oct 30, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 9, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Necessary (optional)
Scheduled during the week of November 9, 2026, if necessary.
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated Final Selection
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella/Excess Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Risk Insurance — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
No
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