What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Suwanee seeks Statements of Qualifications with fee proposals to develop the Suwanee Downtown Parking Study. The study will identify approaches to managing and expanding downtown parking. The selected consultant will lead stakeholder engagement, data collection, and present findings and recommendations. The study is anticipated to take approximately six months to complete, with adoption targeted for July 2027.
Scope of work
- Project launch, schedule development, and review of existing parking data
- Stakeholder engagement, including interviews with officials and follow-up activities
- Evaluation of existing parking ordinances and zoning requirements
- Existing parking demand evaluation using license plate readers
- Future parking demand projections for the next 5 to 10 years
- Parking management and new construction solutions with costs and funding
- Draft and final Parking Study report with editable data tool
- Presentation of findings 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
- Preference may be given to teams in the Atlanta region
- Preference may be given to licensed PE or AICP-certified members
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter identifying Project Manager and sub-consultants
- Summary of qualifications, capabilities, experience, and availability
- Overview of project approach, engagement, and data collection
- At least two comparable parking studies from last seven years
- Confirmation of schedule availability or alternate schedule
- List of at least three references with contact information
- Cost of Services breakdown by task in separate sealed envelope
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy mailed or delivered
- Instructions
- Submit six unbound color hard copies (max 15 pages) and one electronic copy of the SOQ, plus two comparable parking studies, and a separate sealed Cost of Services envelope to 330 Town Center Avenue, Suwanee, GA 30024.