Bus Shelter Maintenance Services (15% SBE Goal)

RTD is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive custodial cleaning, graffiti removal, and snow removal services for its bus shelters located on North and South Federal, “Group 3” shelters, and the Federal‑Colfax and Federal‑Evans transfer centers. The contract will be a fixed‑price, three‑year award with two optional one‑year extensions and includes a 15 % Small Business Enterprise participation goal. • Scope of work: routine custodial cleaning, graffiti abatement, snow/ice removal, equipment and staffing plans, quality‑control procedures. • Locations: multiple RTD bus shelters and two transfer centers in Denver, CO. • Contract type: Fixed‑price, best‑value RFP; multiple contracts may be awarded. • Period of performance: 3 years (with two 1‑year options). • SBE requirement: 15 % of contract value must be performed by certified Small Business Enterprises. • Submission deadline: 2:00 PM, Nov 16 2026 (electronic via OpenGov). • Pre‑proposal briefing (non‑mandatory): Oct 26 2026, 2:00 PM. • Award notification expected: Dec 4 2026. • Evaluation criteria: technical approach (30 %), relevant experience (30 %), cost (40 %). • Contact: Marla Bainbridge, Procurement Specialist (see CONTACT_INFO).