The City of Tacoma is seeking a single‑award vendor to provide comprehensive parking‑management services for its entire municipal parking system, including on‑street meters, off‑street garages, residential permit programs, event staffing, maintenance, enforcement, revenue collection, reporting, and advisory functions. The contract is a three‑year, not‑to‑exceed $16.8 million agreement with options to extend two additional two‑year periods, requiring a local office lease at 942 Pacific Ave and compliance with extensive insurance, labor, and equity requirements. Bidders must submit a detailed technical proposal and an Excel‑based price proposal (Exhibit F) by the August 4, 2026 deadline.
• Scope covers system administration, staffing, revenue collection, on‑ and off‑street operations, residential parking, event support, maintenance, marketing, and policy advisory.
• Vendor must have ≥5 years municipal parking experience, assign an on‑site manager with ≥5 years experience, and lease a local office (~1,738 sf).
• Evaluation criteria total 100 points, emphasizing qualifications, staffing plan, operational approach, financial controls, value‑added services, and cost.