City of Raleigh Parking Study
| Bidders ID: | NBD12271611948677896 |
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| Due Date: | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
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| Solicitation Number: | 274-273-2026-06 |
| Source: | Members Only |
| Solicitation Number: | 274-273-2026-06 |
| Project Title: | City of Raleigh Parking Study |
| Description: | Prepare a parking study for the City of Raleigh that will be broken into two phases. The study will inform and guide the City’s efforts to modernize parking policies, pricing, facilities, inventory, technology, and related considerations. |
| Opening Date: | 7/10/2026 5:00 PM |
| Posted Date: | 6/4/2026 |
| Status: | Open |
| Department: | CITY OF RALEIGH |
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Solicitation Number
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274-273-2026-06
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Department
CITY OF RALEIGH
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-07-10T17:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-06-04T12:48:14.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Professional engineering services
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
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Special Instructions
Bid Agent: caitlyn.parker@raleighnc.gov
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Patrick Barbour
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Description
Prepare a parking study for the City of Raleigh that will be broken into two phases. The study will inform and guide the City’s efforts to modernize parking policies, pricing, facilities, inventory, technology, and related considerations.
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Request for Qualifications # 273-2026-06
Title: City of Raleigh Parking Study
Issue Date: June 5, 2026
Due Date: July 10, 2026
no later than 5:00PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Transportation/Parking Division
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:
Caitlyn Parker
Parking Manager
Email: caitlyn.parker@raleighnc.gov
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 3
1.1. Purpose........................................................................................... 3
1.2. Background ..................................................................................... 3
1.3. RFQ Timeline .................................................................................. 4
1.4. Pre-Submittal Conference ............................................................... 4
1.5. Questions ........................................................................................ 5
1.6. Submittal Requirements and Contact Information ........................... 5
1.7. Business Engagement and Opportunities ....................................... 6
1.8. Rights to Submitted Material ........................................................... 6
1.9. Communications ............................................................................. 6
1.10. Lobbying ......................................................................................... 6
1.11. Conflicts of Interest ......................................................................... 7
1.12. Proposer Expenses......................................................................... 8
1.13. Proposer Acceptance ...................................................................... 8
2. Qualifications Package............................................................................ 8
2.1. Request for Qualifications Required Document Format .................. 8
2.2. Hourly Rates ................................................................................... 9
2.3. Qualifications Package Documents............................................... 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 11
3.1. Evaluation Criteria......................................................................... 11
3.2. Final Selection............................................................................... 11
3.3. Notice to Proposers Regarding RFQ Terms & Conditions ............ 11
3.4. Contract Term…………………………………………………………..11
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 12
Appendix I – Hourly Rate Schedule ................................................................ 13
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 14
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 15
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 16
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 18
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified firm(s) with which to contract for the
following services:
Prepare a parking study for the City of Raleigh that will be broken into two phases. The study
will inform and guide the City’s efforts to modernize parking policies, pricing, facilities,
inventory, technology, and related considerations.
A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the North
Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Caitlyn Parker, Parking Manager
Email Address
caitlyn.parker@raleighnc.gov
1.2 Background
The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing areas
in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health care
facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The mild
climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make Raleigh
a great place to live.
Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and economic
sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources through best
practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building
technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through policies and programs that will
protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, history, and cultural
and human resources for future generations. The City leads to improve quality of life for
neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens. The City works with universities, colleges,
citizens, and local partners to promote new technology, create new job opportunities, and
encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century
staff with the skill sets to carry out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement
and by providing the very best customer service to our citizens.
This is an opportune time for the City to assess the Parking Division, define new approaches
to management and operations, and set a path forward to align the division with the goals and
vision of the community.
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1.3 RFQ Timeline
Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation. The
City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to meet the
needs of the project. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET):
RFQ Process
RFQ Date
Date and time
June 5, 2026
Pre-Submittal Conference
(if required)
Deadline for written questions
None
June 15, 2026
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
June 24,2026
Submittal Due Date and Time
July 10, 2026 5:00pm
Evaluation Meeting
(anticipated)
Interviews
(if required)
Selection Announcement
(tentative)
July 22, 2026
July 28-30, 2026
August 11, 2026
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1.4 Pre-Submittal Conference
In the event that the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Submittal Conference or Site Visit,
attendance by prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective
Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance.
1.5 Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFQ must be received by the City not later than
the date shown above in Section 1.3 RFQ Timeline, for the submittal of written inquires. The
firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in the RFQ Timeline
above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all City’s terms and conditions
and requirements.
The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFQ, if any, and shall
be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information, instruction or
advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in response to a
question or otherwise in connection with this RFQ, shall be considered authoritative or binding.
Respondents shall be entitled to rely only on written material contained in an Addendum to this
RFQ.
It is important that all Respondents submitting to this RFQ periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Respondents responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed and, if required signed and returned.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the following
individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Caitlyn Parker, Parking Manager
Email Address
caitlyn.parker@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Submittal Requirements and Contact Information
Submittals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 Qualifications Package and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Caitlyn Parker
310 W. Martin Street
#201
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFQ No. 273-2026-06
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Caitlyn Parker
310 W. Martin Street
#201
Raleigh, NC 27601
RFQ No. 273-2026-06
Submittals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package and clearly marked with the
name of the submitting company, the RFQ number and the RFQ Title, and must include:
A. one (1) signed hard-copy original submittal package;
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