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Bid Title

2026 Quandary Peak & McCullough Gulch Parking and/or Shuttle Service

Issuing Agency

Summit County

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Feb 5, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

2026 Quandary Peak & McCullough Gulch Parking and/or Shuttle Service

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING AND/OR SHUTTLE SERVICE

POSTED: FEBRUARY 5, 2026

Proposals Due :
MONDAY MARCH 9, 2026 by 5:00PM MST/MDT

Overview
Summit County Government (“County”) and Town of Breckenridge (“Town”) are soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide services for the 2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING AND/OR SHUTTLE SERVICE.

Note: This Request for Proposal is for any contractor wishing to manage the (1) parking management and reservation system, (2) shuttle service, or (3) the combined parking management, shuttle service, and reservation system.

Prospective applicants are welcome to make inquiries and ask questions concerning the RFP to obtain clarification of the any requirements or schedule a site visit to the properties. Direct all inquiries to:

Allison Morton, Senior Resource Specialist
Summit County Open Space & Trails
970-668-4213
Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov

Time Schedule:
Thursday, February 5: Request for Proposals publicly advertised and posted on County and Town website.
Friday, February 20: Deadline for all Questions.
Monday, February 23: All Questions, Comments, and Responses to Questions posted by the County at Bids and Proposals on www.SummitCountyCO.gov.
Monday, March 9: Proposals must be submitted via email to Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov
no later than 5:00 p.m. MST/MDT.
Tuesday, March 10: Official Bid Opening with County Staff at 12:30 p.m. Please email Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov for a zoom meeting invitation.
Monday, March 16: Interview with short-listed Bidders (week of, and if necessary).
Monday, March 23: Contract negotiations (week of).
Friday, April 3: Notice of Award and send Unsuccessful Bidder letter (email) to all proposers.

Links

1. RFP Parking and Shuttle System 2026
2. Attachment A- PARKING and RESERVATION Scope of Work and Bid Instructions
3. Attachment B- SHUTTLE Scope of Work and Bid Instructions
4. Attachment C - Route Descriptions, Maps, and Data

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING AND/OR SHUTTLE SERVICE

POSTED: FEBRUARY 5, 2026

Proposals Due:

MONDAY MARCH 9, 2026 by 5:00PM MST/MDT

Overview

Summit County Government (“County”) and Town of Breckenridge (“Town”) are soliciting bids from qualified

contractors to provide services for the 2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING

AND/OR SHUTTLE SERVICE.

Note: This Request for Proposal is for any contractor wishing to manage the (1) parking management and

reservation system, (2) shuttle service, or (3) the combined parking management, shuttle service, and

reservation system.

Background

The primary goals of the Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch parking reservation and shuttle system are

improving public safety, decreasing congestion on surrounding roads, and allowing emergency vehicle access.

2026 will mark the sixth year of this system, and operations are anticipated to remain similar to last year.

Parking Reservation System

In 2025, parking reservations were required from June 14 to September 14, and visitors could purchase a full day

(5:00 AM to 3:00 PM) or short-term (4 hours) reservation up to two weeks in advance. Full day parking was $30

on non-peak days (Monday – Thursday) and $55 on peak days (Friday – Sunday, plus holidays), and short-term

parking was $10 for non-peak days and $20 for peak days. The Quandary Peak Trailhead parking lot has a

capacity of roughly 70 spaces. After 3:00 PM, parking was free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To discourage overnight parking, parking was not allowed between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM.

From June 14 to September 14, visitors purchased a total of 6,160 total parking reservations. Of the total parking

reservations in 2025, visitors reserved 4,356 full day reservations and 1,804 short-term reservations. July

continued to be the most popular month to reserve a parking space, followed by August, then June. Use was

evenly distributed throughout the week, although Saturdays and Sundays continue to be the most popular days to

reserve a parking spot. Parking lot utilization (reservations made compared to overall space availability) is

estimated to be approximately 95% on most days.

Shuttle Service

In 2025, the contractor provided a combination of shuttles (14, 19, 25, and 36-passenger) based on the anticipated

capacity of the day. From June 14-30 and September 2-14, the contractor operated only two shuttles, and during

peak season from July 1 to September 1, the contractor operated three shuttles. During peak season, two shuttles

ran every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM between the Breckenridge South Gondola Parking Garage (80

North Park Avenue) and the Quandary Peak Trailhead. A third shuttle ran every 30 minutes from 5:00 AM to

8:00 AM between Breckenridge and the Quandary Peak Trailhead, and then stayed on-site to travel to and from

McCullough Gulch from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This third shuttle ran every 20 minutes once on-site. A round-trip

ticket from Breckenridge to the Quandary Peak Trailhead was $7 per passenger and free for local residents with

proof of residency. The McCullough Gulch shuttle service was included free of charge with the purchase of a

parking reservation or shuttle payment.

From June 14 to September 14, visitors purchased 9,842 shuttle tickets, a 19% increase from 2024 (n=8,285

tickets). Similar to last year, shuttle tickets were free for Summit County residents, and residents ‘purchased’ 176

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Summit County local passes in 2025.

Total ridership on all four routes was 49,314 passengers and 214 dogs, a 69% increase from 2024 (n=29,224

passengers). It is important to note that this total number includes passengers who were “double counted” (i.e.,

those who rode the shuttle more than once during a single day such as those riding from Breckenridge to

McCullough Gulch and back). Of these total passengers, 19,612 passengers rode the shuttle to and from

Breckenridge and the Quandary Peak Trailhead, and 29,702 passengers rode the shuttle to and from McCullough

Gulch. Saturdays were the most popular days to utilize the shuttle system, and ticket sales were almost double that

of any other day. Shuttle ticket purchases followed a bell-shaped curve, with purchases increasing as the week

progressed and peaking on Saturday. July was the most popular month to utilize the shuttle system.

Request for 2026 Services

The County and Town are requesting bids from qualified applicants to provide a (1) parking management and

reservation system, (2) shuttle service, or (3) combined parking management, shuttle service, and reservation

system during the 2026 season. The earliest anticipated start date for the system is June 13, 2026, weather

dependent. Note that the informational website will need to be live by May 1, 2026, and the reservation system

will need to be operational two weeks prior to the shuttle service and paid parking beginning.

1. Parking Management and Reservation System Only (Attachment A)

a. Contractors wishing to manage parking and provide a reservation system independent of the shuttle

service are encouraged to submit a bid that should include the following, as set forth in “Attachment A:

Scope of Work and Bid Instructions for Parking Management and Online Reservation System Only:”

i. Provide parking management and a user-friendly web-based reservation system.

ii. Monitor paid parking reservations and provide daily enforcement during peak times at the

Quandary Peak Trailhead parking lot.

iii. Collect parking reservation data and provide satisfaction surveys to inform future parking

management decisions.

iv. Create and manage a parking information, reservation, and payment webpage.

v. Provide timely customer service and handle customer questions and complaints about the

parking reservation and shuttle system.

vi. Communicate regularly with Summit County and Town of Breckenridge staff to address

challenges and opportunities as they arise, and provide a season end report of data.

2. Shuttle Service Only (Attachment B)

a. Contractors wishing to manage the shuttle service independent of the parking management and

reservation system are encouraged to submit a bid that should include the following, as set forth in

“Attachment B – Scope of Work and Bid Instructions for Shuttle System Only:”

i. Provide a shuttle service to/from the South Gondola Parking garage in Breckenridge and the

Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch trailheads (Attachment C – Route Descriptions,

Maps, and Data).

ii. Collect ridership data and provide satisfaction surveys to inform shuttle program

management.

iii. Communicate regularly with Summit County and Town of Breckenridge staff to address

challenges and opportunities as they arise, and provide a season end report of data.

3. Combined Parking Management, Reservation System, and Shuttle Service (Attachment A and B)

a. Contractors wishing to manage parking, a reservation system, and the shuttle service are encouraged to

submit a bid with information requested in both “Attachment A: Scope of Work and Bid Instructions for

Parking Management & Reservation System Only” and “Attachment B – Scope of Work and Bid

Instructions for Shuttle System Only.”

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Copies of the request are available at www.SummitCountyCO.gov under ‘Bids & Proposals’ or by request at the

County Open Space and Trails Office. Contact Allison Morton, Senior Resource Specialist, for additional project

information at allison.morton@summitcountyco.gov or 970-668-4213.

Scope of Services

Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the parking reservation and/or

shuttle services as further described in Attachment A and B. Work shall be completed as set forth in a contract for

this project to be negotiated with the County and Town, with input from stakeholders, based upon the contractor’s

written proposal as outlined in Attachment A and/or B.

Date and time of service

Service will be performed on an ongoing basis beginning in MAY (parking/reservation system) or JUNE (shuttle

system) 2026 and ending SEPTEMBER 2026. Service will be performed on a regular schedule to be agreed upon

prior to contract. Potential schedule should be included in contractor's written proposal.

Indemnification and Insurance

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and Town from and against all claims, damages, losses, and

expenses arising out of or resulting from acts or omissions of the Contractor, Contractor’s sub-contractors or otherwise

arising out of the performance of services by Contractor. No later than seven (7) days following the execution of an

Independent Contractor Agreement between the County, Town, and Contractor, the Contractor shall provide the County

and Town with certificates of insurance evidencing the types and amounts of insurance specified below:

a. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability:

i. Worker’s Compensation must be maintained with the statutory limits.

ii. Employer’s liability is required for minimum limits of:

 $1,000,000 Each Accident

 $500,000 Disease Policy

 $1,000,000 Disease Each Employee

b. Commercial General Liability:

i. $1,000,000 Each Occurrence

ii. $2,000,000 General Aggregate

iii. $2,000,000 Products Completed Operations Aggregate

c. Automobile Liability: Contractor will maintain business auto liability coverage covering liability

arising out of any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) used in the performance of

services under this Agreement.

i. $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Each Accident

Insurance coverage shall not be reduced below the limits described above or cancelled without the County and

Town’s written approval of such reduction or cancellation. Certificates of such insurance, of agents and

subcontractors, shall be provided to the County upon request. With regard to all insurance, such insurance shall:

• Be primary insurance to the full limits of liability herein before stated and, should County and Town have other

valid insurance, County insurance shall be excess insurance only; and

• Not cancelled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County and Town.

Proposal Format

Costs for performing services outlined in this request for proposals shall be clearly stated to allow the County and

Town to effectively evaluate each proposal. Potential daily schedule of services should also be included.

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Refinements and Improvements

Applicants should provide any suggestions or comments that might be advantageous for the County and Town to

consider in terms of any efficiencies, issues or processes. The County and Town are not committed to any single

scenario, but efficiency of resources and minimizing impacts are critical in completing this work.

The following pages contain the RFP instructions and owners’ requirements.

Part I - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A. Issuing Officer

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is issued by Summit County Open Space & Trails. For questions, please contact

Allison Morton, at Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov or 970-668-4213.

B. Purpose

This RFP provides prospective contractors with sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for

consideration by the County. To be considered responsive, each proposal must provide for completion of the tasks

outlined in the RFP.

C. Scope

This RFP contains the instructions governing the proposals to be submitted and the materials to be included therein.

These are mandatory requirements that must be met to be eligible for consideration.

D. Scheduling

Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov to the Open

Space & Trails Department by Monday March 9, 2026 no later than 5:00PM MST/MDT. The proposal should

outline the schedule for commencement of service.

E. Inquiries and Questions

Prospective applicants are welcome to make inquiries and ask questions concerning the RFP to obtain clarification of

the any requirements or schedule a site visit to the properties. Direct all inquiries to:

Allison Morton, Senior Resource Specialist

Summit County Open Space & Trails

970-668-4213

Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov

Time Schedule:

Thursday, February 5: Request for Proposals publicly advertised and posted on County and Town website.

Friday, February 20: Deadline for all Questions.

Monday, February 23: All Questions, Comments, and Responses to Questions posted by the County at Bids and

Proposals on www.SummitCountyCO.gov.

Monday, March 9: Proposals must be submitted via email to Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov

no later than 5:00 p.m. MST/MDT.

Tuesday, March 10: Official Bid Opening with County Staff at 12:30 p.m. Please email

Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov for a zoom meeting invitation.

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Monday, March 16: Interview with short-listed Bidders (week of, and if necessary).

Monday, March 23: Contract negotiations (week of).

Friday, April 3: Notice of Award and send Unsuccessful Bidder letter (email) to all proposers.

F. Instructions for Submission of Proposals

All proposals must be submitted as a PDF file with the submittal date listed at the top of the first page. Other formats,

including links to online webpages, will not be accepted. Proposals cannot be modified after the March 9, 2026

submittal deadline. It is imperative, when submitting a proposal, that the outside of the submission email be addressed

as follows and with appropriate text in the email subject line and text in the top few lines of the body of the email:

Email Address:

Allison.Morton@SummitCountyCO.gov

Subject Line Text:

<Vendor’s Name> Proposal for: 2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING

AND/OR SHUTTLE SERVICE

Body Text:

ATTN: ALLISON MORTON, SENIOR RESOURCE SPECIALIST

SUMMIT COUNTY OPEN SPACE & TRAILS

Proposal for: 2026 QUANDARY PEAK AND MCCULLOUGH GULCH PARKING AND/OR SHUTTLE

SERVICE

1. Contractor's company name

2. Contact name and phone number

G. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of each vendor submitting a proposal to ensure that emailed proposals arrive to the OPEN

SPACE & TRAILS DEPARTMENT by 5:00 PM MST/MDT on March 9, 2026. Proposals submitted after this

deadline will not be considered.

H. Proprietary Information

Any restrictions on the use of data contained within a proposal must be clearly stated in the proposal itself.

I.

Response Material Ownership

All materials submitted regarding this RFP become the property of the County and Town and will only be returned at

the County and Town's option.

J. Incurring Costs

The County and Town are not liable for any costs incurred by those who have submitted proposals prior to issuance

of a signed contract.

K. Acceptance of Proposal Content

The contents from the selected contractor’s proposal will become contractual obligations if a subsequent agreement is

reached. Failure of the successful contractor to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award and

such contractor may be removed from future solicitations.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 485999All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• NAICS 812930Parking Lots and Garages

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