City of Traverse City Parking and Transportation Demand Management Plan Revision 2 RFB 2026
City of TraverseCity · Traverse City, MI- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nicole VanNess
- (231) 922-0241
The 30-second brief
The City of Traverse City Parking Services is requesting proposals from professional parking and transportation planning firms to review adopted Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans, evaluate implementations, and revise recommendations for reestablishing attainable goals. The project involves analyzing on-street and off-street parking management, parking inventory, demand and supply, seasonality, rates, permits, residential parking permit systems, alternative transportation amenities, transit, biking, and walking. Vendors must submit proposals with not-to-exceed costs for updating the TDM plan and appendices, stakeholder meetings, surveys, and value-added services. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to the Office of the City Manager.
Not-to-exceed cost to update Parking & Transportation Demand Plan Revision 2 and Appendices based on Project Goals and Proposed Strategies; Cost for stakeholder meetings with details on what is included in the cost; Cost for surveys with details on types of recommended surveys that may collected; Cost of value-added items that are recommended by the contractor with details
Ability, qualifications, timeframe, experience, price, type and amount of equipment, accessories, options, insurance, permits, licenses, other pertinent factors and overall capability to meet the needs of the City
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Summary
The City of Traverse City Parking Services is requesting proposals from professional parking and transportation planning firms to review adopted Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans, evaluate implementations, and revise recommendations for reestablishing attainable goals.
The project involves analyzing on-street and off-street parking management, parking inventory, demand and supply, seasonality, rates, permits, residential parking permit systems, alternative transportation amenities, transit, biking, and walking. Vendors must submit proposals with not-to-exceed costs for updating the TDM plan and appendices, stakeholder meetings, surveys, and value-added services. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to the Office of the City Manager.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Ability, qualifications, timeframe, experience, price, type and amount of equipment, accessories, options, insurance, permits, licenses, other pertinent factors and overall capability to meet the needs of the City
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Not-to-exceed cost to update Parking & Transportation Demand Plan Revision 2 and Appendices based on Project Goals and Proposed Strategies
- Cost for stakeholder meetings with details on what is included in the cost
- Cost for surveys with details on types of recommended surveys that may collected
- Cost of value-added items that are recommended by the contractor with details
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Summary Sheet, A statement of professional qualifications, A statement of the contractor’s previous experience with references of at least three recent customers, Introduction, Statement of Understanding, Technical and Management Approach, Previous Experience, Response, Proposed Project Schedule, Cost
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Traverse City, MI
- Reported agency
- City of Traverse City
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Traverse?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Nicole VanNess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Traverse in MI, 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 Bid 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 Nicole VanNess at (231) 922-0241. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Not-to-exceed cost to update Parking & Transportation Demand Plan Revision 2 and Appendices based on Project Goals and Proposed Strategies; Cost for stakeholder meetings with details on what is included in the cost; Cost for surveys with details on types of recommended surveys that may collected; Co. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Ability, qualifications, timeframe, experience, price, type and amount of equipment, accessories, options, insurance, permits, licenses, other pertinent factors and overall capability to meet the need..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Traverse?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Bid Summary Sheet, A statement of professional qualifications, A statement of the contractor’s previous experience with references of at least three recent customers, Introduction, Statement of Unders. Review the full document from City of Traverse for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Traverse City, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.