Gretchen Vidergar

Gretchen Vidergar serves as Acting Manager, Paratransit Services within the Bus Operations unit of the Regional Transportation District of Colorado, where she leads the procurement and operational oversight of demand-responsive transit solutions for residents with disabilities and limited mobility. In this role, she is responsible for managing contracts that expand equitable, technology-enabled mobility services to complement fixed-route bus networks across the Denver metro area. Her acquisitions focus on flexible transportation systems, including ride-hailing platforms, accessible vehicle fleets, and integrated dispatch technologies that enhance service reliability and user accessibility. Vidergar collaborates with a diverse array of transportation service providers, including ridesharing operators, paratransit vendors, and mobility technology firms that specialize in real-time scheduling, ADA-compliant vehicle deployment, and passenger management systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, service quality metrics, and system interoperability with regional transit infrastructure. While no specific contractor relationships are currently highlighted, her procurement pattern reflects a preference for vendors with proven experience in on-demand transit delivery and compliance with federal accessibility standards. Her contracting activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This suggests a prioritization of service capability and operational scalability over socioeconomic criteria in current procurement decisions. Vidergar’s primary procurement focus is under NAICS 485310—Taxi and Ridesharing Services—reflecting her specialization in dynamic, technology-driven mobility solutions. She routinely procures services involving app-based dispatch, on-demand vehicle coordination, wheelchair-accessible transportation, and real-time passenger tracking systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the evolving landscape of microtransit and accessible transit technology.