When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 1, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $7,300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Saint Paul Housing And Redevelopment Authority. The work is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Established experience in parking facility operations and management. Proven track record with municipal or government contracts. Ability to provide multi-disciplinary staffing and handle security, maintenance, and customer service. Staff fluent in English with proven background verification processes. Capacity to manage technology, equipment, and event-based parking services.

Comprehensive Day-To-Day Parking Operations and Management Services (Due July 24, 2026)

Overview

Real Estate & Property Management

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: June 11th, 2026Deadline: July 24th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Saint Paul seeks a contractor for the full management and daily operations of city-owned parking facilities, encompassing operations, maintenance, customer service, and security for a one-year period.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least ten consecutive years of experience operating no less than three municipal off-street parking management operations
Must have a minimum of 2,500 total parking spaces under management
Must have experience managing automated parking facilities with centralized reporting and monitoring capabilities
Must have experience providing security services for multiple parking facilities within the same city
Must be registered in the City of Saint Paul Supplier Portal
Must comply with PCI-DSS standards
Must maintain a drug-free workplace
Must comply with non-discrimination policies and affirmative action requirements
Must provide a security subcontractor licensed by the State of Minnesota

BUDGET

Estimate

$7,300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

June 8th, 2026: RFP Release

June 23rd, 2026: Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting

July 1st, 2026: Written Questions Due

July 8th, 2026: Answers to Written Questions Posted

July 24th, 2026: Proposal Due Date

August 2026: Short-List Interviews

End of August 2026: Contractor Selected

September - November 2026: Contract Negotiations

January - March 2027: Operator Ramp Up and Transition

May 1st, 2027: Operations Fully Transferred

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Saint Paul Housing And Redevelopment Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive day-to-day operations and management services for its parking facilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for running all aspects of the parking facilities, including back-office operations, permitting, customer service, equipment repair, maintenance, security, and revenue collection. Additional responsibilities include managing contracts with monthly parkers and working closely with the Parking Manager and other designated city officials.

The contractor will act as a liaison between the public and the agency regarding parking matters to ensure high facility performance and exceptional customer service. Adequate staffing must be provided during all designated operating hours, with the requirement that all staff are fluent in English and must pass necessary background and driver’s license checks. The role also involves maintaining equipment, signage, hardware, software, and the structural, architectural, and mechanical elements within the facilities.

Management of event parking operations and coordination of all security-related services is also expected. The contract will be for a period of one year, with specific requirements regarding responses to questions and participation in a mandatory pre-bid meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 1, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $7,300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Saint Paul Housing And Redevelopment Authority. The work is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Established experience in parking facility operations and management
Proven track record with municipal or government contracts
Ability to provide multi-disciplinary staffing and handle security, maintenance, and customer service
Staff fluent in English with proven background verification processes
Capacity to manage technology, equipment, and event-based parking services

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