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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000387522

Issuing Organization

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority

Owner Organization

RFTA

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

25-015

Title

25-015 Maroon Bells Reservation System

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2456.C11027876

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Garfield County

Delivery Point

Aspen, Colorado

Purchase Type

Term: 01/01/2026 12:00 AM MST - 12/31/2027 12:00 AM MST
Option: Three one-year renewal options

Piggyback Contract

Description

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), along with Pitkin County and the US Forest Service, are seeking proposals from qualified proposers to provide an online reservation system and sales, and other related services for RFTA’s shuttle bus service up to the Maroon Bells, located
outside of Aspen, Colorado.

Dates

Publication

05/15/2025 02:30 PM MDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

06/13/2025 05:00 PM MDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

06/30/2025 02:00 PM MDT

Onsite Visit

06/03/2025 10:30 AM MDT

Contact Information

Rebecca Hodgson

970-384-4861

rhodgson@rfta.com

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

06/03/2025 10:30 AM MDT

Location

Maroon Bells Welcome Center, Aspen Highlands and the Maroon Bells Scenic Area

Event Note

A mandatory Pre-Proposal and On-Site Meeting will be held rain or shine at Aspen Highlands (199 Prospector Rd, Aspen, CO 81611) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Proposers will meet at the Aspen Highlands Office Conference Room, downstairs from the Highlands Center Ticket Office. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Pre-Proposal On-Site Meeting Agenda
• 10:30-11:30am: introductions, overview of agenda, overview of how the Bells currently operates and anticipated changes in 2026, Q&As;
• 11:30am-noon: lunch break on your own;
• Noon-12:30pm: board shuttle and travel to the Bells;
• 12:30-2:00pm: walk around shuttle loop and the amphitheater, down to Maroon Lake, over to the parking lot and overflow parking lot, and
then back to the shuttle loop; provide information at each location, Q&As;
• 2:00-2:30pm: board shuttle and travel back to Aspen Highlands;
• 2:30-3:00pm: Q&As, overview of the procurement process and next steps.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

The submission must be in pdf format and named "25-015 add your company name".