City Parking Enforcement Services
| Location: | Washington |
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| Posted: | May 8, 2026 |
| Due: | May 15, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Redmond |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP 10897-26 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFP 10897-26
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| Bid Title: |
City Parking Enforcement Services
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| Category: | Bidding & Contracting Opportunities |
| Status: | Open |
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City of Redmond, Washington
Purchasing Division, M/S: 3NFN
15670 NE 85th Street
PO Box 97010
Redmond, WA 98073-9710
RFP 10897-26
Request for Proposals
City Parking Enforcement Services
The City is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide parking enforcement services as listed
in the Scope of Work
Posting Date: April 23, 2026
Questions Due Date: May 5, 2026
Proposals Due: May 13, 2026, at 2:00PM (PST)
The City of Redmond, Washington (the “City”) requests interested parties to submit proposals for the above
referenced Request for Proposals (RFP).
Background
The City of Redmond, WA is a suburb of Seattle and hub for residential and employment growth due to its
strong technology business sector. The City encompasses an area of over 17 square miles and is located
less than 20 miles east of downtown Seattle. The City has three urban growth centers in Downtown,
Overlake, and Marymoor, which are expected to grow significantly in the next 25 years. Today, the City has
about 77,000 residents and 99,000 jobs and by 2050, it is expected to have 152,000 residents and 131,000
jobs.
Scope of Work
The complete Scope of Work for this project is included as Attachment A.
Term
The City intends to enter into an initial one-year agreement, with one (1) optional one-year renewal term, for
a potential maximum total term of two (2) years (see Attachment D, Option for Renewal), provided that 1)
Contractor is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and, 2) that the annual payment is
cost-effective as determined by the City, and 3) that sufficient funds have been appropriated by the City.
The City reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time, upon thirty (30) days written notice to
Contractor.
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Proposed Timeline
The following table outlines the anticipated schedule for this RFP process. The City reserves the right to
modify or reschedule milestones as necessary.
Item
RFP Announced
Questions Due
Proposals Due
Evaluation of Proposals
Contractor Selected
Contract Negotiation
City Council Approval (if required)
Main Task Order Timeframe
Date
April 23, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 13, 2026
May 2026
May 2026
May-June 2026
May-June 2026
August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
Proposal Due Date/Time
2:00PM (local time) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The City must receive proposals no later than said
date and time.
Proposal Submittal Procedures
City of Redmond now utilizes DocuSign for the electronic submittal of bids and proposals. This service is
free of charge for bidders and does not require that a bidder have a DocuSign account to complete the
signature process. Please refer to the instructions shared in the online posting for this RFP on
www.redmond.gov/bids for step-by-step instructions for submitting a proposal.
The City of Redmond must receive electronically submitted proposals no later than said date and time.
Responses received after such time will be returned unopened. By submitting a proposal, respondents
acknowledge their satisfaction as to the size, scope and location of the work to be performed.
Response Requirements & Format
All costs for developing a response to this RFP are the obligation of the respondent and are not
chargeable to the City. The respondent must bear all costs associated with the preparation of the
submittal and of any oral presentation requested by the City. All responses and accompanying
documentation will become property of the City and will not be returned. Proposals may be withdrawn at
any time prior to the published close date, provided notification is received in writing to the below listed
City agent(s). Proposals cannot be withdrawn after the published close date.
Proposals must include all information requested and meet all specifications and requirements outlined
in this RFP. The following submittals must be part of your proposal; if any are not included, your proposal
may be judged as non-responsive. A committee will evaluate the submitted proposals. During the
evaluation process, the City reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from firms
responding to this RFP.
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A complete response will include:
1) Cover letter stating:
a. Brief overview of firm
b. Reason for interest
c. Firm’s point-of-contact name, position and contact information
2) Contractor Experience, Project/Site Management Strategy & Team – Explain your experience in
monitoring and management of parking areas. Outline your methodology for providing monitoring
services and communications with client.
3) Cost Requirements – Please provide a schedule outlining the fully loaded, monthly cost of providing
parking enforcement services, inclusive of all equipment, supplies, labor, fixed and variable
overhead fees, and any other associated costs. Provide costs for the initial contract period
anticipated to be August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 using the bid submittal sheet, including the basic
services.
4) References – Include a list of references, with contact information, of at least three (3) current
contracts, within the last three (3) years. Municipal references are preferred. The City reserves the
right to contact references without prior notification.
5) Business name – proposals must be made in the official name of the firm or individual under which
business is conducted (showing official business address) and must be signed by a person duly
authorized to legally bind the person, partnership, company, or corporation submitting the
proposal. A corporation must indicate place and date of incorporation.
6) Business license – provide a statement to the effect that you understand and agree to obtain a City of
Redmond business license as a requirement for performing these services. If your place of business
is not located within the city limits, but you or your agents will be physically coming into the city to
conduct business, call on clients, or provide services, you will need a Redmond business license. A
city business license application can be found at: http://www.redmond.gov/BusinessLicense.
7) Valid time period – provide a statement indicating the number of calendar days the proposal shall
be valid (the City’s minimum number of days is 60).
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Selection and Award
All interested parties are requested to provide a response containing all required elements herein to the
City by the deadline given. A selection committee will review and evaluate all proposals, with the intention
of selecting a Contractor who provides a proposal that, in the opinion of the City, provides the best value
(receives the highest score, as determined by the evaluation criteria listed below). If the selection
committee so chooses, respondents may be invited for an interview to supplement their submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposed Fees/Cost
Project Approach and Understanding – Demonstrates an adequate and
comprehensive approach to identified scope of services and ability to
successfully complete these tasks on time and on budget.
Experience Qualifications & Project Management – Demonstrated
experience providing comprehensive, high-quality and timely services,
relevant and favorably responsive references.
TOTAL
Weight
50
20
30
100 pts
During evaluation, the City may consider the following:
• References – history of errors and omissions via reference checks
• Quality of previous performance
• Ability to meet contract deadlines
• Staff availability for the project
• Responsiveness to solicitation requirements
• Compliance with statutes and rules relating to contracts or services
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any irregularities or information in the
evaluation process. The final decision is at the City’s sole discretion and respondents to this request have
no appeal rights or procedures guaranteed to them.
The City reserves the right to re-evaluate firms who were not originally short-listed at any time before the
determination of a finalist is made. Upon notification of an intent to award, the City reserves the right to
limit the period of contract development to thirty (30) days, after which time project award may be
rescinded. The City has the option not to award a contract at the end of this process.
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Terms and Conditions
The City reserves the right to amend terms of this RFP to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFP
at any time, regardless of how much time and effort firms may have spent on their responses. Terms of the
agreement are outlined in this solicitation and include the following documents, which are incorporated
herein by this reference:
• RFP 10897-26 – City Parking Enforcement Services
• Attachment A, Scope of Work
• Attachment B, Downtown Parking Map
• Attachment C, Bid Submittal Sheet
• Attachment D, Option for Renewal
• Attachment E, General Services Agreement
Contracting notice:
Upon selection of Contractor, the City intends to enter into an agreement using its standard General
Services Agreement which shall be used to secure these services. A copy of this document is attached, as
Attachment E and will be the governing document. No changes or deviations from the terms set forth in this
document are permitted without the prior approval of the City.
Performance Criteria
Contractor shall perform in accordance with the terms and conditions as stated herein and in accordance
with the highest standards and commercial practices. Charges of poor performance/service against the
Contractor shall be documented by the City and submitted to the Contractor for corrective action.
Continued poor performance shall be deemed a breach of City requirements and shall be the cause for
immediate termination of services.
Proposed Personnel
Contractor agrees to provide all professional staff necessary to perform the scope of work, including key
individuals named in Contractor's proposal. These key personnel shall remain assigned for the duration of
the contract, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City. In the event Contractor proposes to
substitute any key personnel, the individual(s) proposed must demonstrate similar qualifications and
experience as required to successfully perform such duties. The City shall have the sole right to determine
whether key personnel proposed as substitutes are qualified to work on the project. The City shall not
unreasonably withhold approval of staff changes.
Insurance
Contractor must maintain insurance as outlined in the Consulting Services Agreement (Attachment E). Prior
to performing any services, Contractor shall provide the City a standard ACORD Form 25 Certificate of
Insurance, naming the City as Additional Insured. Failure of the City to demand such certificate or failure of
the City to identify a deficiency in the insurance documentation shall not be construed as a waiver of
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