Design Support Consultant (15% SBE Goal)

AI Summary

RTD seeks multiple Design Support Consultants for renovation, modernization, and repair projects including rail systems, bridges, and facilities. Expertise in civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, mechanical/electrical engineering, architecture, surveying, and emergency repair design is required. Public sector experience preferred.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 230456
Type / RFx: RFI
Status: open
Level: local
Published Date: January 30, 2026
Due Date: March 10, 2026
NAICS Code: 541330 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Regional Transportation District
State: Colorado
Agency: Regional Transportation District

Description

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) intends to award multiple contracts for Design Support Consultant services on an as needed basis (each a “Contract”). The majority of the design work is expected to be for renovations, modernization and repairs of existing assets. A fraction of the work may be related to new assets.

This solicitation intends for the selected consulting firms (each, a “DSC” or “Consultant”) to function as a strategic partner to RTD’s staff by providing a range of design support consultant services on various upcoming projects, as needed. Future projects under a Contract may include, but are not guaranteed or limited to the following:

Parking Structure Repairs
Miscellaneous Facilities Projects
Light Rail Systems upgrades and State of Good Repair Support
Traction Power / Traction Power Substation Upgrades / Replacement Support
Light Rail Track and Appurtenances Repair and Replacement
Light Rail System – Increase capacity for high volume events and Resiliency
Commuter Rail Track and systems work
Highway / Rail Grade Crossing Improvements
Various Bridge Repairs / Bridge Maintenance Program
Miscellaneous roofing projects for RTD facilities
HWY 119 BRTDesign Support
Operating Division Security Upgrades
Safety and Security Improvements
Elevators / Vertical Conveyance

RTD seeks to create a pool of firms with experience and expertise in a broad range of design areas. Public sector experience is desired. The Scope of Work is presented in eight categories of consultant support and skillsets that are anticipated to be needed as initiatives are undertaken. As needed, RTD will define detailed work order scopes and request proposals from one or more of the pre-qualified, pre-contracted Consultants in accordance with Section 5 of the Scope of Work. Through the Request for Quote (RFQ) process which will result in the Contracts, Proposers should have teams that demonstrate expertise and experience in each of the 8 categories below.

1. Civil Engineering
2. Structural Engineering
3. Geotechnical Engineering
4. Systems Engineering
5. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
6. Architecture / Urban Design / Landscape Architecture
7. Surveying
8. Emergency Response / Emergency Repair Design and construction oversight

Key dates

January 30, 2026Published
March 10, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

civil engineering structural engineering geotechnical engineering systems engineering mechanical engineering electrical engineering architecture urban design landscape architecture surveying emergency repair design construction oversight public sector consulting transportation infrastructure rail systems bridge repairs parking structure repairs safety and security improvements

Frequently asked questions

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