Alternatives Analysis and Environmental Planning for New Bus Facility (10% SBE Goal)

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is soliciting consulting services for the Alternatives Analysis and Environmental Planning of a new bus operations and maintenance facility in Colorado. This project is driven by the need to expand capacity to serve at least 150 buses and supports RTD's long-term goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2050. The scope of work includes conducting environmental studies consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and performing a Title VI facility siting equity analysis. The anticipated period of performance is two years, starting December 6, 2026, with a potential unilateral extension of up to six months. Proposals are evaluated through a two-phase process, with Phase 1 focusing on cost and Phase 2 requiring a pass/fail evaluation of a 10% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal. Deliverables must meet strict quality standards, including the use of technical writers to ensure documents are appropriate for both regulatory agencies and the general public, and must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility guidelines. Contract administration requires monthly progress reports and invoices submitted ten days after the end of each calendar month, with payments issued within 30 days of approval. Awarded contractors must perform background investigations on all selected employees and adhere to prevailing wage and non-discrimination laws.