Project Information

Bid Title

City Parking Enforcement Services

Issuing Agency

City of Redmond

Location

Washington

Published Date

Apr 24, 2026

Closing Date

May 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 10897-26

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP 10897-26
Bid Title:	City Parking Enforcement Services
Category:	Bidding & Contracting Opportunities
Status:	Open

Description: The City is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide parking enforcement services in downtown Redmond and administration of monthly parking permits in Downtown, Overlake, and Marymoor Village areas. Questions are due by May 5, and proposals are due by May 13, at 2:00 PM (PST) Click here to submit response Click here for bid submittal instructions Publication Date/Time: 4/23/2026 4:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2026 2:00 PM Contact Person: Adam O'Sullivan Financial Services Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 425-556-2199 Related Documents: RFP 10897-26 - City Parking Enforcement Services RFP 10897-26 - Attachment A, Scope of Work RFP 10897-26 - Attachment B, Downtown Parking Map RFP 10897-26 - Attachment C, Bid Submittal Sheet RFP 10897-26 - Attachment D, Option for Renewal RFP 10897-26 - Attachment E, General Services Agreement (boilerplate)

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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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 812930Parking Lots and Garages

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