Executive Search Firm for GM/CEO Recruitment

The Regional Transportation District is seeking an executive search firm to recruit and select a new General Manager/Chief Executive Officer.

Regional Transportation District Board Office


General
Open (open)
RFQ 026PN001
Jul 07, 2026 02:00 PM
Jun 10, 2026 08:40 AM
10 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Patrick Naulty
+13032992257
1660 Blake Street, Denver, CO, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking a qualified and experienced executive search firm to assist its Board of Directors in recruiting and selecting a successor for the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (GM/CEO) position. The current GM/CEO's employment agreement expires in May 2027. The selected firm will be responsible for updating the job description and executive profile, conducting a national search to ensure a diverse slate of qualified candidates, facilitating a rigorous selection process including public finalist stages, conducting reference checks and leadership assessments, and overseeing the offer and contract negotiations. RTD, established in 1969, operates a mass transportation system across a 2,345 square-mile service area in the Denver metro region, serving over 3.09 million residents. It is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and employs over 3,100 individuals. The firm will work under the direction of the Board, in coordination with the Chief People Officer and the Executive Manager of the Board Office, to find a GM/CEO capable of leading the agency effectively.

Classification Codes
NAICS561312Executive Search Services
PSCV251Civilian Personnel Recruitment
Smart Codes
executive searchceo recruitmenttalent acquisition
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM-Release Project Date
Jun 12, 2026 12:00 PM-Pre-Quote Meeting (optional)
Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Jun 25, 2026 12:00 PM-Question Response Deadline
Jul 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Offer Submission Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 12:00 PM-Contractor Selection Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A - 026PN001 SOW_Executive Search Firm - vFinalJun 09, 2026 03:41 PM
Executive_Search_GM_CEO.pdfJun 10, 2026 08:41 AM
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