RFP 2026-84 Parking Inventory and Density Study

Project Description: The City of Allentown is soliciting bid/proposals
Title: Parking Inventory and Density Study
RFP Number: 2026-84
Bid Advertisement Date: October 9th, 2026
Public Opening Date: November 6th, 2026, 2:00 PM
Questions Due Date: October 23rd, 2026, 4:00 PM
Work Scope
The City of Allentown requires the services of a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive citywide parking map and dataset showing the availability and use of on-street and off-street parking across all zoning districts. The project aims to provide City staff and the Zoning Hearing Board with reliable, up-to-date information to support decisions on parking variances, reduced parking requirements, and adaptive reuse projects. The final map and dataset should be easy for planning staff to use and maintain over time, even without specialized GIS knowledge.
Download Solicitation
To download this solicitation, you must be registered with Public Purchase (takes 24 hours for confirmation email). Instructions for registering are available on the City of Allentown’s website or contact the Purchasing Department for further instruction. (http://www.allentownpa.gov/Finance/Purchasing/Vendors)
Once registered and confirmed, click on the home, Tools, Agencies, and type “City of Allentown.” Click Register, follow the prompts. Once registered with the City, you can view and download the solicitation.
Submittal
The City of Allentown will only receive sealed bids online via Public Purchase (https://www.publicpurchase.com/). Submissions shall be opened electronically and publicly posted on Public Purchase’s website. Vendors must submit proposals online; those who fail to submit complete applications through https://www.publicpurchase.com/ will not be considered for award. Submissions must include a scanned copy of the Bid Bond as stated above through Public Purchase in the appropriate drop down. The PROPOSAL PAGE must be completed and submitted through Public Purchase. Other Forms must be completed and uploaded to Public Purchase. Applicable Bid Security must be mailed and delivered prior to the Bid opening, in a clearly marked envelope with the bid number listed in this document, to the Purchasing Department.
When you upload a document or save your submission, your response is immediately submitted. However, you are the only one who will have access to your information until the bid closes. This means you can come back any time before the bid closes and edit your response information.
Questions regarding electronic submissions are welcome via email through Purchasing@allentownpa.gov.
No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. Responses received after the prevailing date and time will be rejected as non-responsive.