Promotional Merchandise Program (PMP) eCommerce Website

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  "id": 242587,
  "_slug": "rtd-denver",
  "title": "Promotional Merchandise Program (PMP) eCommerce Website",
  "status": "pending",
  "summary": "<p>The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry insight that <span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">that will assist</span> in the development of a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for a branded online promotional merchandise store. Through this RFI, RTD seeks to better understand the most effective and sustainable procurement and operational structures for a hosted, full-service e-commerce platform serving both public customers and internal staff. Specifically, RTD is requesting information that will help define an appropriate Scope of Work, identify best practices in vendor-managed fulfillment models, and clarify the optimal allocation of responsibilities between the agency and the selected contractor.</p><p>In addition, RTD is seeking market intelligence regarding technology infrastructure, cybersecurity standards, accessibility compliance, and system integration capabilities necessary to support a secure and scalable online store environment. The RFI also aims to gather information on pricing models and long-term cost controls, including strategies for multi-year price guarantees, escalation management, and transparency in a volatile supply chain and materials market. This information will allow RTD to structure a competitive RFP that promotes fiscal responsibility, minimizes risk, and ensures a reliable and modern online retail experience aligned with public agency procurement standards.</p>",
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    "title": "Request for Information"
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    {
      "id": 114675
    },
    {
      "id": 116685
    },
    {
      "id": 114309
    },
    {
      "id": 114347
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    {
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  "copyCount": 1,
  "isPrivate": false,
  "comingSoon": false,
  "created_at": "2026-03-03T18:34:51.204Z",
  "department": {
    "id": 3080,
    "name": "Communications-Marketing"
  },
  "government": {
    "code": "rtd-denver",
    "organization": {
      "city": "Denver",
      "logo": "https://assets.procurement.opengov.com/logo-uploads/727784b4-2c21-40c2-b4e5-9ecd2fb3f9a3_RTD_logo_cmyk_c_red_(1)_(002).png",
      "name": "Regional Transportation District",
      "phone": "(303)299-2251",
      "state": "CO",
      "website": "https://www.rtd-denver.com/business-center",
      "zipCode": "80202",
      "address1": "1660 Blake Street",
      "address2": null,
      "phoneExt": null,
      "timezone": "America/Denver",
      "countryCode": "US",
      "phoneCountry": "1"
    }
  },
  "financialId": "RFI 926DA013",
  "closeOutReason": null,
  "closedSubstatus": null,
  "proposalDeadline": "2026-06-02T18:00:00.000Z",
  "releaseProjectDate": "2026-04-29T06:00:00.000Z"
}