Request for Qualifications for Parking Operations & Enforcement Services

City of Flagler Beach, Florida
Request for Qualifications (RFQ #26-0106) for Parking Operations &
Enforcement Services
Issue Date: June 1, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026
1. Purpose
The City of Flagler Beach ("City") invites qualified firms to submit Statements of Qualifications
(SOQs) to provide comprehensive parking operations, parking enforcement, technology
integration, revenue management, customer service, and reporting services for approximately
400 parking spaces comprising beachfront, on-street, and City-owned off-street parking lots
within the City Community Redevelopment Area (in general, N. 9th Street to S. 9th Street and
Flagler Avenue to Oceanshore Boulevard [SR A1A]).
This RFQ will be used to determine a shortlist of the most qualified Respondents for potential
contract negotiations.
2. Background
Flagler Beach is a coastal community with significant tourism and local parking demands. The City
owns and manages a variety of parking assets that require professional oversight, enforcement,
and modern technology for efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
3. Scope of Services
Respondents should demonstrate the ability to provide the following services:
3.1 Parking Operations & Customer Service
Oversight of daily parking operations (beachfront, on-street, off-street lots).
* Implementation and management of technology-based parking payment systems.
* Customer service plan for users of all parking facilities (critical component is that City
property owners/long-term renters would be exempt from parking fees).
3.2 Parking Enforcement
* Enforcement of City parking ordinances, including issuance of citations and compliance
monitoring.
* Use of technology for enforcement (e.g., electronic citation devices, License Plate
Recognition, where appropriate).
* Coordination with City staff and law enforcement to address compliance issues.

3.3 Technology Integration & Reporting
* Proposal for parking technology systems, integration plan, data reporting dashboards,
and analytical tools to support City objectives.
* Preparation of regular utilization, revenue, and enforcement reports.
3.4 Revenue Management
* Secure, auditable revenue collection, reconciliation, and timely remittance procedures.
* Transparent financial reporting with monthly and annual summaries.
4. Minimum Qualifications
Respondents must demonstrate:
* A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in municipal parking operations and
enforcement.
* Demonstrated experience implementing and managing parking technology solutions.
* Ability to provide references from at least three (3) public sector engagements.
* Compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
5. Submission Requirements
All SOQs must be received by the deadline listed above and include:
* Cover Letter with contact information.
* Company Profile and Florida business license information.
* Relevant Experience narrative including largest and or most complex parking operations
experience as well as experience with at least one similarly-sized (5,000- 10,000
population) city.
* Key Personnel Resumes highlighting municipal and public parking experience.
* References from public sector clients.
* Veteran-Owned Preference Documentation (if applicable): See Section 7.
To be considered submit one (1) original and nine (9) paper-bound copies along with one (1)
digital copy (MS Word or .pdf) provided on a USB drive of each respondent's SOQ shall be
submitted by NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM, July 02, 2026, in a sealed package marked Request for
Qualifications (RFQ #26-0106) for Parking Operations & Enforcement Services addressed to:
City Clerk
Flagler Beach City Hall
105 South 2nd Street
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Any SOQs received after the specified time and date will not be accepted. The time and date
for receipt of SOQs will be scrupulously observed. The City shall not be responsible for late
deliveries or mail delays. The time/date will be entered on the SOQ received. The City Clerk's

Office shall be the official authority for determining late SOQs. The City of Flagler Beach
reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs submitted.
The City of Flagler Beach reserves the right to retain all SOQs submitted regardless of
whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm
of the conditions contained in this request for SOQs, unless clearly and specifically noted in
the SOQ submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Flagler Beach and the
firm selected.
6. RFQ Questions & Addenda
All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk
poverstreet@cityofflaglerbeach.com by the date listed in the Schedule Addendum. Any changes
as well as responses to questions regarding this RFQ will be issued as a formal Addendum and
posted to the City's website https://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com/bids.aspx and
Demandstar/Open Bids https://network.demandstar.com/ , as well as provided electronically to
all known respondents.
7. Veteran-Owned Preference
To qualify for preference points, Respondents must include the following documentation:
A business is eligible to be considered Veteran-Owned if:
* At least 50% of the business is owned by one or more U.S. military veterans, and
* A Principal (an individual owning at least 25% of the business) is a veteran.
Documentation required to confirm Veteran-Ownership include:
1. Organizational documents (Articles of Incorporation/Operating Agreement) indicating
ownership percentages.
2. Proof of veteran status (e.g., DD-214 or comparable documentation) for veteran
owner(s).
3. Identification of principal owners and their ownership percentage.
Incomplete or missing documentation will result in no preference points awarded in this
category.
8. Evaluation & Selection Process
An Evaluation Committee (composition to be determined) will score responsive SOQs based on
the following criteria. The Evaluation Committee will then recommend qualifying Respondents
(not to exceed four) to present their qualifications/plan to the City Commission. The City
Commission will then rank the Respondents and direct City staff to enter into contract
negotiations with the Respondents in the ranked order. If negotiations with the highest-ranked
Respondent are unsuccessful, negotiations will continue with the second-ranked Respondent
(then third and fourth, if necessary).

9. Scoring Matrix
Category Max Points
1. Relevant Experience 15
2. Operations & Enforcement Plan 25
3. Technology Integration & Reporting 20
4. Key Personnel Qualifications 10
5. Veteran-Owned Business Preference 5
6. References & Past Performance 10
7. Community Engagement Plan 15
Total Possible Points 100
Minimum Threshold: Respondents must achieve at least 75 points to be considered for further
review or negotiation.
10. Contract Term & Conditions
The selected Respondent will negotiate a contract with the City, including defined service levels,
insurance requirements, indemnification, performance metrics, with the objective to enter into
an initial minimal term of three (3) years with City renewal options. All City and Florida statutory
requirements will apply and additional provisions may be required (negotiated).
11. Miscellaneous
* The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all SOQs, waive informalities, or re-
advertise.
* All responses become public records in accordance with Florida law.
* Costs incurred in responding to this RFQ are the sole responsibility of the Respondent.
12. Schedule
1. Request for Qualifications published Jun 1, 2026
2. Formal site visit (optional) Meet at Flagler Beach City Hall Jun 12, 2026 9:00 am
3. Questions due Jun 19, 2026
4. Request for Qualifications due Jul 2, 2026
5. Evaluation Committee review Jul 16, 2026
6. City Commission presentations Aug 11, 2026
7. City Commission consideration Sep 10, 2026

Evaluation Committee Scoring Worksheet
Use this worksheet to score each SOQ.
Respondent: ________________________________
Evaluator: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Category Max Points Score Notes
Relevant Experience 15 _________
Operations & Enforcement Plan 25 _________
Technology Integration & Reporting 20 _________
Key Personnel Qualifications 10 _________
Veteran-Owned Business 5 _________
References & Past Performance 10 _________
Community Engagement Plan 15 _________
Total Score 100 _________
Evaluator Comments: