CU Denver Parking Management

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking qualified parking management contractors to provide comprehensive parking operation services for three downtown Denver parking facilities: the Lawrence Street Center, CU Denver Building, and Business School garages, totaling 450 parking spaces. The Request for Proposals (RFP) mandates a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with proposals due by May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals up to a total of five years, beginning November 1, 2025. Required services include customer support, technology integration, maintenance, security collaboration, and financial reporting, with contractors expected to manage multiple stakeholder groups including university staff, external entities, and event parking. Evaluation criteria will assess proposers' experience, operational capabilities, technology support, financial management, and cost proposal. The university seeks a contractor capable of enhancing parking operations and potentially increasing revenue while maintaining high service standards. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Excess/Umbrella Liability with specific minimum coverage limits.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the current parking rates range from $50 for motorcycle parking to $160 for reserved spaces, with an anticipated 5% rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The RFP includes multiple cost proposal sheets allowing for varying levels of contractor-provided services (100%, 50%, and 25%), which suggests flexibility for different types of vendors. The parking facilities include detailed infrastructure such as electrical vehicle charging stations, bicycle storage, and specific areas for facilities equipment and maintenance. Existing parking rates and facility details are provided in the Downtown Garage Map, which outlines space configurations including reserved, tandem, compact, motorcycle, and handicap spaces across the three garages. The contract includes provisions for potential termination with 30 days' notice and requires comprehensive compliance with various regulations including ADA, FERPA, IT security, and data protection standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed cost proposal sheets and comprehensive requirements indicate a substantial and complex parking management contract.