Park-n-Ride (PNR) Passenger Activity Data Collection

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking qualified consultant services to conduct a comprehensive Park-n-Ride (PnR) data collection study at selected RTD Park-n-Ride facilities throughout the Denver metropolitan region.

The primary objective of this study is to collect high-quality data related to PnR usage patterns, existing demand, and travel behavior characteristics. The collected information will support RTD planning initiatives, travel demand model development, transit-oriented communities (TOC) planning, joint development efforts, and potentially future transit investments.

Task 1 – Project Management and Coordination

The Consultant shall:

• Attend a project kickoff meeting with RTD staff.
• Coordinate regularly with RTD throughout the project.
• Develop a detailed work plan and project schedule.
• Coordinate data collection logistics, staffing, equipment deployment, and field operations.
• Notify RTD of any schedule impacts, weather delays, or operational issues.
• Provide periodic progress updates during data collection activities.

Task 2 – Data Collection Plan and Methodology

The Consultant shall develop and submit a detailed Data Collection Plan describing:

• Proposed data collection methodologies;
• Data collection technologies and equipment;
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures;
• Data validation methods;
• Safety procedures;
• Data management and storage procedures; and
• Proposed schedule for field activities.

Task 3 – Park-n-Ride Data Collection

The Consultant shall collect following data at each of the selected PnR facilities.

• 3.1 Vehicle Entry and Exit Counts: 24-hour counts of motorized vehicles entering and exiting each PnR.
• 3.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts: AM and PM peak period counts of bicycles, pedestrians, and transit passengers entering and exiting motor vehicles.
• 3.3 Passenger and Vehicle Occupancy Data: vehicle occupancy data for vehicles entering the PnRs.
• 3.4 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Activity: The Consultant shall collect and summarize data related to passenger drop-off and pick-up activity at each PnR.
• 3.5 Parking Utilization and Accumulation: data for motor vehicles and bicycle racks.
• 3.6 License Plate Data Collection: The Consultant shall collect vehicular license plate information for parked vehicles.

Task 4 – Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

The Consultant shall implement a comprehensive QA/QC program to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all collected data.

Task 5 – Data Processing and Documentation

The Consultant shall organize, process, and submit all collected data in a clear and structured format.

Task 6 – Final Report

The Consultant shall prepare a brief/concise Final Report documenting the study and data collection effort. The Final Report shall be submitted electronically in formats approved by RTD.

Deliverables

1. Project Work Plan and Data Collection Methodology
2. Project Schedule
3. Progress Updates
4. QA/QC Documentation
5. Raw Data Files
6. Processed and Validated Data Files
7. Supporting Databases, Spreadsheets, and Analysis Materials
8. Final Report

All deliverables shall become the property of RTD

RTD will accept proposals from qualified companies until 2:00 pm on Friday, **November 20, 2026** via RTD's online procurement portal, **OpenGov** (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/rtd-denver). **Responses must be submitted electronically.**

Award of a Contract from this RFP will be based upon Best Value competitive proposal procedures.

Payments are anticipated to be made on a Fixed Price basis. The Consultant shall provide a lump sum cost proposal inclusive of all items required for successful completion and delivery of the project.

Performance shall continue for 1 year. There are no option periods for this contract.

Proposals shall be valid for a duration of no less than ninety (90) days from proposal due date.

The **mandatory** pre-proposal briefing is on October 28, 2026, 10:00am.

If necessary, oral presentations (Non-Mandatory) will be held the week of December 7-11, 2026. RTD anticipates making final selection December 23, 2026.