This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in South Miami, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

In an effort to create a greater parking master plan, the City is seeking a vendor to evaluate the Citys existing Town Center (City) parking inventory (i.e., on-street, off-street, and garage) and determine if the Citys parking operation within the Town Center is working efficiently and effectively (i.e., rates, parking inventory, enforcement, etc.). The proposal must consider the current conditions and the anticipated development as well as consider whether centralized valet parking would be practicable/viable. A pre-proposal conference will NOT be held for this RFP. The City will not respond to oral inquiries or questions concerning this RFP. All written inquiries, requests for interpretation or clarification shall be sent to: Steven P. Kulick City of South Miami Chief Procurement Officer 6130 Sunset Drive City of South Miami, FL 33143 E-Mail: skulick@southmiamifl.gov Facsimile: (305)669-2636 Any written inquiry or request for interpretation or clarification must be sent by e-mail or written correspondence and received by the City no later than April 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Proposal to City of South Miami, RFP No. FN2024-03 for Parking Study Services and addressed to: Steven P. Kulick City of South Miami Chief Procurement Officer 6130 Sunset Drive City of South Miami, FL 33143 E-Mail: skulick@southmiamifl.gov All such interpretations or clarifications will be made in writing in the form of an Addendum to this RFP issued by the City to all known and/or registered prospective Proposers. Each prospective Proposer shall acknowledge receipt of such Addenda by including it in the Proposal Form. All Addenda shall be a part of this RFP and a part of the Agreement and each Proposer will be bound by such Addenda, whether or not received. It is the responsibility of each prospective Proposer to verify that it has received all Addenda issued before Proposal are submitted and opened. Prior to submitting a Proposal, each Proposer should be familiar with the City of South Miamis and Town Center and the conditions that may, in any manner, affect the Services to be performed by the awarded contractor or the equipment, materials and labor required. The Proposer is also required to examine carefully the Scope of Services set forth in Section 3 of this RFP and be thoroughly informed regarding any requirements or conditions that may in any manner affect the Services to be performed under the Agreement. No allowances will be made because of lack of knowledge of any conditions or requirements. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL TO THE CITY ON OR BEFORE THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS SOLELY AND STRICTLY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPOSER. THE CITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS. ANY PROPOSAL RECEIVED AFTER THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE STATED IN THIS RFP WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. FACSIMILE AND EMAILED PROPOSAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The Proposal must be signed by an authorized officer of the Proposer who is legally authorized to bind the Proposer and enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the Proposer. The submittal of a Proposal by a Proposer will be considered by the City as constituting an offer by the Proposer to perform the required Services, upon the terms and at the prices stated by the Proposer. Proposals will be publicly opened and read. All Proposers and their representative may be invited to be present. Proposals shall be typed or printed in ink. All blanks on the Proposal form(s) must be completed. Names must be typed or printed below the signature. Proposals submitted by handdelivery, facsimile and/or email will not be accepted. Only one (1) Proposal from any individual, firm, partnership, or corporation, under the same or different names, will be considered. If the City determines that any Proposer has interest in more than one (1) Proposal for Services contemplated; all Proposals in which such a Proposer is interested will be rejected. Proposer by submitting the Proposal certifies that the Proposal is made without previous understanding, contract, or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a Proposal for the same material, supplies, equipment or services and is in all respects, fair and without collusion of fraud. City Issues Addenda and Responds to Questions April 12, 2024 10:00 AM Evaluation of Proposals April 26, 2024 10:00 AM City Manager issues recommendation to City Commission May 7, 2024 7:00 PM Award Proposal(s) and Agreement(s) at City Commission Meeting May 7, 2024 7:00 PM Any written inquiry or request for interpretation or clarification must be sent by e-mail or written correspondence and received by the City Any Proposal submission received after this time and date will be rejected and returned unopened. Proposers are responsible for ensuring that their Proposal is received in the City by the deadline. The City hereby provides notice to all Proposers of the imposition of a Cone of Silence for this solicitation, as set forth in Section 8A-7 of the City Code. Cone of Silence, as used herein, means a prohibition on communication regarding a competitive solicitation such as a request for proposal, request for qualification, request for information or request/invitation for Proposal between a potential vendor, service provider, proposer or Proposer, or agent, representative, lobbyist or consultant for the potential Proposer; and (i) members of the City commission; (ii) the Citys professional staff; or (iii) any member of the City's selection, evaluation or negotiation committee. Please contact the City Clerk and/or City Attorney with any questions on the Cone of Silence. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.