Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Emergency Telephones (ETELS)

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Apr 9, 2026
Due:	May 11, 2026
Agency:	Regional Transportation District - Denver
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	IFB 226FH006
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Project ID: IFB 226FH006

Title: Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Emergency Telephones (ETELS)

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 4/9/2026

Due Date: 5/11/2026

Invitation for Bid

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Project ID: IFB 226FH006

Release Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

· Due Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026 8:00am

All dates & times in Mountain Time

Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid31 days, 18 hours, 31 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Apr 9, 2026 8:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The East Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is a vital regional infrastructure investment aimed at improving mobility, safety, and operational efficiency along the Colfax corridor. This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines explicitly the procurement and installation of 54 emergency communication systems across 54 BRT station locations (27 eastbound/westbound pairs). These systems will enable immediate access to emergency services and provide critical communication capability for transit operations and public safety.

Background

The contractor shall procure, store, supply, and install GAI-TRONICS VoIP and analog emergency phones, handsets, amplifiers, and weatherproof speakers at each station. The scope includes the acquisition of materials, storage of materials, site preparation, cabling, equipment integration, functionality testing, and staff training. All work must adhere to the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and GAI-TRONICS standards.

Timeline

IFB advertised and made available to prospective bidders.:

April 9, 2026

Pre-bid briefing (Non-Mandatory):

April 15, 2026, 12:00pm

Agenda

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Meeting ID: 249 605 675 026 52
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Inquiry Period: Written questions from prospective bidders are to be received in the online procurement portal.:

April 20, 2026, 4:00pm

RTD sends responses to written questions, if any, to all prospective bidders through RTD’s online procurement portal.:

April 23, 2026, 5:00pm

Bids due: Bids must be received through RTD’s online procurement portal.:

May 11, 2026, 2:00pm

Bids will be publicly opened and read via Microsoft Teams Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 257 346 610 733 771
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RTD anticipates making final selection.:

June 12, 2026

Colfax Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Emergency Telephones (ETELS)

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