City of Great Falls Downtown Parking Management System RFP 2026
City of Great FallsCity · Great Falls, MT- Due
- Jul 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jeremy Jones
The 30-second brief
The City of Great Falls is soliciting formal proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive parking management system for its Downtown Parking Program. The program encompasses two parking garages, four surface lots, and on-street parking, totaling over 2,000 public parking spaces. The selected solution must support payment processing, permit management, citation management, enforcement tools, reporting, customer communications, and garage-related access and automation functions. The goal is to reduce manual processes, improve customer experience, and provide reliable data for financial and operational decision-making. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format to the City Clerk's office by 1:00 PM MST on July 24, 2026.
Parking management system, Payment processing, Permit management, Citation management, Enforcement tools, Reporting, Customer communications, Garage access automation
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Summary
The City of Great Falls is soliciting formal proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive parking management system for its Downtown Parking Program.
The program encompasses two parking garages, four surface lots, and on-street parking, totaling over 2,000 public parking spaces. The selected solution must support payment processing, permit management, citation management, enforcement tools, reporting, customer communications, and garage-related access and automation functions. The goal is to reduce manual processes, improve customer experience, and provide reliable data for financial and operational decision-making. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format to the City Clerk's office by 1:00 PM MST on July 24, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Parking management system
- Payment processing
- Permit management
- Citation management
- Enforcement tools
- Reporting
- Customer communications
- Garage access automation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
supporting appendices
- Submit to
- City Clerk, 2 Park Drive South, Room 204, Great Falls, Montana 59401
- Scope location
- Great Falls, MT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Great Falls?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Clerk, 2 Park Drive South, Room 204, Great Falls, Montana 59401. For questions, contact Jeremy Jones.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Great Falls in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeremy Jones. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Parking management system, Payment processing, Permit management, Citation management, Enforcement tools, Reporting, Customer communications, Garage access automation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Great Falls?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Great Falls are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Great Falls regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: supporting appendices. Review the full document from City of Great Falls for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Great Falls, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.