Notice of Proposed Sole Source - Rail Contractor

Background
The contract is issued by the state to explore the feasibility of joint passenger rail service from Denver Union Station to Fort Collins, as mandated by SB24-184. The goal is to facilitate collaboration among several subdivisions of the state, including the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), The High Performance Enterprise (CTIO), and Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPR). The selected vendor will serve as a special advisor to the Governor, responsible for building a collaborative structure and reporting progress to the Governor and legislature.

Work Details
The vendor, Diane Barrett, will provide advisory services to build a collaborative structure for joint passenger rail service. This includes enlisting necessary expertise, writing reports, identifying gaps in resources and authority for executing joint service, leading stakeholder engagement, and facilitating community engagement. These services are essential due to the vendor's unique experience in managing complex public infrastructure projects and navigating legal complexities involved in shared governance and financing.

Period of Performance
The contract is set for a recurring procurement from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed within various subdivisions of Colorado involved in the joint passenger rail service project.

Bidder Requirements
The vendor must have prior experience providing similar goods/services within the last two years. No specific set-aside certifications or additional requirements were mentioned.