Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications for Parking Operations & Enforcement Services

Issuing Agency

City of Flagler Beach

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jun 1, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFQ-#26-0106

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFQ-#26-0106
Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications for Parking Operations & Enforcement Services
Category:	Invitation to Bid
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Flagler Beach (“City”) invites qualified firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to provide comprehensive parking operations, parking enforcement, technology integration, revenue management, customer service, and reporting services for approximately 400 parking spaces comprising beachfront, on-street, and City-owned off-street parking lots within the City Community Redevelopment Area (in general, N. 9th Street to S. 9th Street and Flagler Avenue to Oceanshore Boulevard [SR A1A]). This RFQ will be used to determine a shortlist of the most qualified Respondents for potential contract negotiations. Publication Date/Time: 6/1/2026 6:00 am Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2026 4:00 pm Submittal Information: Penny Overstreet, City Clerk 105 S. 2nd Street Flagler Beach, Florida 32136 Bid Opening Information: 4:00 pm July 02, 2026 Pre-bid Meeting: 9:00 am June 12, 2026 Contact Person: Penny Overstreet, City Clerk poverstreet@cityofflaglerbeach.com Download Available: yes Fee: N/A Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 to 5:00 Qualifications: Respondents must demonstrate: •        A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal parking operations and enforcement. •        Demonstrated experience implementing and managing parking technology solutions. •        Ability to provide references from at least three (3) public sector engagements. •        Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Miscellaneous: •        The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all SOQs, waive informalities, or re-advertise. •        All responses become public records in accordance with Florida law. •        Costs incurred in responding to this RFQ are the sole responsibility of the Respondent. Related Documents: Parking RFQ

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City of Flagler Beach, Florida

Request for Qualifications (RFQ #26-0106) for Parking Operations &

Enforcement Services

Issue Date: June 1, 2026

Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026

1. Purpose

The City of Flagler Beach (“City”) invites qualified firms to submit Statements of Qualifications

(SOQs) to provide comprehensive parking operations, parking enforcement, technology

integration, revenue management, customer service, and reporting services for approximately

400 parking spaces comprising beachfront, on-street, and City-owned off-street parking lots

within the City Community Redevelopment Area (in general, N. 9th Street to S. 9th Street and

Flagler Avenue to Oceanshore Boulevard [SR A1A]).

This RFQ will be used to determine a shortlist of the most qualified Respondents for potential

contract negotiations.

2. Background

Flagler Beach is a coastal community with significant tourism and local parking demands. The City

owns and manages a variety of parking assets that require professional oversight, enforcement,

and modern technology for efficient operations and customer satisfaction.

3. Scope of Services

Respondents should demonstrate the ability to provide the following services:

3.1 Parking Operations & Customer Service

Oversight of daily parking operations (beachfront, on-street, off-street lots).

• Implementation and management of technology-based parking payment systems.

• Customer service plan for users of all parking facilities (critical component is that City

property owners/long-term renters would be exempt from parking fees).

3.2 Parking Enforcement

• Enforcement of City parking ordinances, including issuance of citations and compliance

monitoring.

• Use of technology for enforcement (e.g., electronic citation devices, License Plate

Recognition, where appropriate).

• Coordination with City staff and law enforcement to address compliance issues.

3.3 Technology Integration & Reporting

• Proposal for parking technology systems, integration plan, data reporting dashboards,

and analytical tools to support City objectives.

• Preparation of regular utilization, revenue, and enforcement reports.

3.4 Revenue Management

• Secure, auditable revenue collection, reconciliation, and timely remittance procedures.

• Transparent financial reporting with monthly and annual summaries.

4. Minimum Qualifications

Respondents must demonstrate:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal parking operations and

enforcement.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing parking technology solutions.

• Ability to provide references from at least three (3) public sector engagements.

• Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

5. Submission Requirements

All SOQs must be received by the deadline listed above and include:

• Cover Letter with contact information.

• Company Profile and Florida business license information.

• Relevant Experience narrative including largest and or most complex parking operations

experience as well as experience with at least one similarly-sized (5,000- 10,000

population) city.

• Key Personnel Resumes highlighting municipal and public parking experience.

• References from public sector clients.

• Veteran-Owned Preference Documentation (if applicable): See Section 7.

To be considered submit one (1) original and nine (9) paper-bound copies along with one (1)

digital copy (MS Word or .pdf) provided on a USB drive of each respondent's SOQ shall be

submitted by NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM, July 02, 2026, in a sealed package marked Request for

Qualifications (RFQ #26-0106) for Parking Operations & Enforcement Services addressed to:

City Clerk

Flagler Beach City Hall

105 South 2nd Street

Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Any SOQs received after the specified time and date will not be accepted. The time and date

for receipt of SOQs will be scrupulously observed. The City shall not be responsible for late

deliveries or mail delays. The time/date will be entered on the SOQ received. The City Clerk’s

Office shall be the official authority for determining late SOQs. The City of Flagler Beach

reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs submitted.

The City of Flagler Beach reserves the right to retain all SOQs submitted regardless of

whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm

of the conditions contained in this request for SOQs, unless clearly and specifically noted in

the SOQ submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Flagler Beach and the

firm selected.

6. RFQ Questions & Addenda

All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk

poverstreet@cityofflaglerbeach.com by the date listed in the Schedule Addendum. Any changes

as well as responses to questions regarding this RFQ will be issued as a formal Addendum and

posted to the City’s website https://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com/bids.aspx and

Demandstar/Open Bids https://network.demandstar.com/ , as well as provided electronically to

all known respondents.

7. Veteran-Owned Preference

To qualify for preference points, Respondents must include the following documentation:

A business is eligible to be considered Veteran-Owned if:

• At least 50% of the business is owned by one or more U.S. military veterans, and

• A Principal (an individual owning at least 25% of the business) is a veteran.

Documentation required to confirm Veteran-Ownership include:

1. Organizational documents (Articles of Incorporation/Operating Agreement) indicating

ownership percentages.

2. Proof of veteran status (e.g., DD-214 or comparable documentation) for veteran

owner(s).

3. Identification of principal owners and their ownership percentage.

Incomplete or missing documentation will result in no preference points awarded in this

category.

8. Evaluation & Selection Process

An Evaluation Committee (composition to be determined) will score responsive SOQs based on

the following criteria. The Evaluation Committee will then recommend qualifying Respondents

(not to exceed four) to present their qualifications/plan to the City Commission. The City

Commission will then rank the Respondents and direct City staff to enter into contract

negotiations with the Respondents in the ranked order. If negotiations with the highest-ranked

Respondent are unsuccessful, negotiations will continue with the second-ranked Respondent

(then third and fourth, if necessary).

9. Scoring Matrix

Category

Max Points

1. Relevant Experience

15

2. Operations & Enforcement Plan

25

3. Technology Integration & Reporting 20

4. Key Personnel Qualifications

10

5. Veteran-Owned Business Preference 5

6. References & Past Performance

10

7. Community Engagement Plan

15

Total Possible Points

100

Minimum Threshold: Respondents must achieve at least 75 points to be considered for further

review or negotiation.

10. Contract Term & Conditions

The selected Respondent will negotiate a contract with the City, including defined service levels,

insurance requirements, indemnification, performance metrics, with the objective to enter into

an initial minimal term of three (3) years with City renewal options. All City and Florida statutory

requirements will apply and additional provisions may be required (negotiated).

11. Miscellaneous

• The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all SOQs, waive informalities, or re-

advertise.

• All responses become public records in accordance with Florida law.

• Costs incurred in responding to this RFQ are the sole responsibility of the Respondent.

12. Schedule

1. Request for Qualifications published

2. Formal site visit (optional) Meet at Flagler Beach City Hall

3. Questions due

4. Request for Qualifications due

5. Evaluation Committee review

6. City Commission presentations

7. City Commission consideration

Jun 1, 2026

Jun 12, 2026 9:00 am

Jun 19, 2026

Jul 2, 2026

Jul 16, 2026

Aug 11, 2026

Sep 10, 2026

Evaluation Committee Scoring Worksheet

Use this worksheet to score each SOQ.

Respondent: ________________________________

Evaluator: __________________________________

Date: ______________________________________

Category

Max Points Score Notes

Relevant Experience

15 _________

Operations & Enforcement Plan

25 _________

Technology Integration & Reporting 20 _________

Key Personnel Qualifications

10 _________

Veteran-Owned Business

5 _________

References & Past Performance

10 _________

Community Engagement Plan

15 _________

Total Score 100 _________

Evaluator Comments:

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services
• NAICS 812930Parking Lots and Garages

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