About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Suwanee requests Statements of Qualifications and sealed fee proposals from qualified individuals, firms, or teams to conduct a Downtown Parking Study. The selected consultant will evaluate parking availability, regulations, and demand, as well as deliver strategic management solutions, wayfinding assessments, and parking deck concepts. Eligible respondents include onshore USA organizations. Interested parties must submit questions to Brian Ford by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals are due December 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via mail or hand delivery, containing six hard copies and one electronic copy alongside a separately sealed cost proposal. The city evaluates submissions using a 100-point scale based on project understanding and approach, firm experience, staff qualifications, and proposal quality.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Suwanee
Scope of work
- Project launch, initial meeting, data review, and schedule presentation
- Stakeholder engagement, individual interviews, and follow-up activities
- Evaluation of existing parking regulations and code modification recommendations
- Evaluation of existing parking demand using license plate readers
- Projection of future parking demand for next 5-10 years
- Development of parking solutions and management strategies
- Finalization of parking study deliverables and editable tool
- Presentation of findings and recommendations to Suwanee City Council
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Quality and completeness of proposal | 15 points |
| The firm’s experience, expertise, and past performance | 30 points |
| Experience, qualifications, and availability of key staff | 20 points |
| Understanding of scope, proposed project approach, proposed deliverables, and schedule availability | 35 points |
Minimum qualifications
- At least two parking studies completed within the last seven years in a comparable jurisdiction with a similar scope
- Preference may be given to project teams located in the Atlanta region or those who have licensed PE or AICP-certified members
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter identifying project manager, specific team individuals, and sub-consultants
- Statement of Qualifications (maximum 15 informational pages)
- Summary of qualifications, capabilities, experience, and availability of team members
- Project approach, public engagement strategies, and technology/tools overview
- Two comparable parking studies completed within the last seven years
- Confirmation of work timeframe or proposed alternate schedule
- List of at least three references with email and telephone contact information
- Cost of Services breakdown by task in a separate sealed envelope
Key dates
- Pre-submittal meeting (optional)
- December 3, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M.
- Question submittal deadline
- December 10, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M.
- RFQ Addendum released
- December 14, 2026
- RFQ response deadline
- Friday, December 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST
- Response evaluation period
- December 21, 2026 to January 5, 2027
- Staff Interview of Finalists
- January 11-12, 2027
- Consultant Selection
- January 14, 2027
- Project Negotiations
- January 15, 2027 to January 25, 2027
- Contract Awarded by City Council
- January 26, 2027 @ 6:30 P.M.
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy mailed or delivered
- Instructions
- Mail/deliver to Brian Ford, AICP, Planning Division Director, 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024. Statement of Qualifications requires 6 unbound color hard copies on 8.5x11 paper (max 15 informational pages) and 1 electronic copy. Provide 1 color copy and/or 1 electronic copy of 2 comparable parking studies. Submit Cost of Services in a separate sealed envelope. No faxed submissions.
Contract details
- Term
- Approximately six months to complete, with adoption targeted for July 2027
- Place of performance
- City of Suwanee, GA
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions), Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. Certificate of Insurance required prior to contract execution.