Municipal Parking Operator Services

The City of Fargo is seeking proposals from qualified firms to manage its downtown parking assets, including on-street curbside spaces, ten parking ramps, and lots, with the goal of replacing the current third-party operator, Interstate Parking. The contract aims to ensure efficient, safe, and well-maintained parking services that support downtown economic vitality. The scope encompasses daily operations, enforcement, maintenance, security, and technology integration, with a focus on providing high-quality management aligned with recent parking studies. The procurement process is structured around a Request for Proposal issued on October 29, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025, and includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 6, 2025. The contract is expected to span up to five years initially, with options for renewal, and the estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, though specific pricing details are to be provided by proposers. Proposals must include comprehensive management plans, staffing strategies, and a detailed expense budget using the provided Attachment A template, covering staffing, operations, and startup costs. The evaluation will prioritize the quality of services offered (50 points), the qualifications and experience of the proposer (25 points), and the completeness and realism of the budget (25 points). The selection process is a best-value trade-off, emphasizing technical merit alongside cost considerations. The contract administration will involve a designated City representative overseeing compliance, inspections, and performance, with inspections conducted on-site for signage, structural integrity, and cleanliness, and acceptance based on on-site review. Offerors are required to disclose any financial interests with PARCS merchants and affirm compliance with standards such as PCI-DSS and SOC 2, with non-disclosure potentially leading to contract termination. The proposal submission is electronic via the Bonfire portal, and proposers must provide business registration proof, references from comparable municipalities, and appropriate insurance coverage, including naming the City as an additional insured. The contract includes special provisions for personnel security, conflict of interest disclosures, and ongoing compliance, but does not specify federal FAR clauses or detailed packaging and marking requirements, as the focus is on municipal service delivery.