Regional Transportation District - Tire Lease - RFP 126DM010 (2026)
Regional Transportation DistrictSpecial District · Denver, CO- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jill Pruett
- (303) 299-6413
The 30-second brief
The Regional Transportation District seeks proposals for a turn-key contract to provide leased tires and related tire services for RTD-owned and operated buses across facilities in Denver, Aurora, and Boulder, Colorado. The scope includes supplying radial bus tires for transit, intercity, articulated, and electric mall buses, along with tire maintenance, mounting, dismounting, balancing, flat repairs, regrooving, and retreading services. The contract term is for one year with four 1-year renewal options, anticipating a start date of January 1, 2027. Submissions are due by November 4, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal briefing on October 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize cost, quality of proposal, tire quality and fuel economy, qualifications, service process, and references.
Cost (40%), Quality of proposal (20%), Tire Quality and Fuel Economy (10%), Qualifications (10%), Service Process (10%), References (10%)
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Summary
The Regional Transportation District seeks proposals for a turn-key contract to provide leased tires and related tire services for RTD-owned and operated buses across facilities in Denver, Aurora, and Boulder, Colorado.
The scope includes supplying radial bus tires for transit, intercity, articulated, and electric mall buses, along with tire maintenance, mounting, dismounting, balancing, flat repairs, regrooving, and retreading services. The contract term is for one year with four 1-year renewal options, anticipating a start date of January 1, 2027. Submissions are due by November 4, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal briefing on October 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize cost, quality of proposal, tire quality and fuel economy, qualifications, service process, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification
- Current W9
- Key Personnel
- Background Investigation Certification
- Technical Proposal
- Open Records Copy of Technical Proposal
- Cost Proposal
- Open Records Copy of Cost Proposal
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/rtd-denver
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Denver, CO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Regional Transportation District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/rtd-denver. For questions, contact Jill Pruett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Regional Transportation District in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jill Pruett at (303) 299-6413. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost (40%), Quality of proposal (20%), Tire Quality and Fuel Economy (10%), Qualifications (10%), Service Process (10%), References (10%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Regional Transportation District?
All active and historical solicitations from Regional Transportation District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Regional Transportation District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Organizational Conflicts of Interest Certification, Current W9, Key Personnel, Background Investigation Certification, Technical Proposal, Open Records Copy of Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, Open. Review the full document from Regional Transportation District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Denver, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.