RFQ: S Platte River Trail - Professional Design Engineering Services

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) awarded a professional design‑engineering contract for the South Platte River Trail (Mississippi to Dartmouth) to HDR Engineering, Inc. The scope covers schematic design, design development, construction documentation, environmental clearances, and related surveying and testing for a multi‑disciplinary trail improvement project. The effort includes delivering a 22‑foot cross‑section trail (12‑foot ADA‑compliant concrete path, crusher fines, and shoulders) and adding a new segment on the west bank to improve access to Ruby Hill Park. The solicitation required a 15 % DBE participation goal and extensive insurance coverage; responses were submitted electronically via BidNet Direct, with a bid deadline of November 5, 2024 and an award date of December 16, 2024. • Multi‑disciplinary design services (civil, structural, electrical, environmental) using AutoCAD Civil 3D. • Required DBE participation of 15 % and full transfer of all design documents to the City. • Fixed‑price contract structure (Basic Services Fee “not to exceed” amount, with reimbursable expenses). • Contract administration by DOTI’s Executive Director and a designated Project Manager.