Active OpportunityInformation TechnologyDetected Jun 18, 2026

The City of Great Falls has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive Downtown Parking Management System covering two garages, four surface lots, and on‑street spaces totaling over 2,000 stalls. The City wants to replace or upgrade current meters, kiosks, and back‑office tools with an integrated solution supporting payments, permits, enforcement, citation management, reporting, garage access control, and digital occupancy signage. m.MST, with questions accepted until July 3, 2026 and vendor demonstrations and interviews anticipated July 21–27, 2026, ahead of projected City Commission consideration in August 2026. The RFP anticipates a SaaS model and requires integration with existing equipment, ERP/financial systems (Tyler/New World), ANPR/LPR, and door/access control, as well as ADA/WCAG compliance and detailed data security, AI, and SLA commitments. This is an active, competitive opportunity for parking technology, SaaS, and equipment vendors, including potential subcontractors in enforcement hardware, access control, digital signage, and public education/marketing support.

Existing program operates at a financial deficit and currently uses vendors such as SP Plus and Metropolis; City is open to selecting one or multiple vendors and may phase implementation based on funding and priorities.

City of Great FallsDowntown parking management system SaaS and equipment replacement RFP

Why this matters for vendors

Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

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Capital plan & early discussion

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What is a pre-RFP signal?

A pre-RFP signal is an early indicator that a government agency is planning a purchase — a project discussed in a board meeting, a budget line item, a new hire, or a grant award — captured before a formal RFP or bid is published. Acting on signals gives SLED and B2G vendors months of lead time to build relationships and shape requirements.

When will City of Great Falls issue an RFP for this project?

Pre-RFP signals typically surface 6–18 months before a formal solicitation is published. Civic IQ tracks City of Great Falls's meeting records, agendas, and budgets continuously and updates this signal as the project moves through the buying cycle toward an RFP.

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