Downtown Fairfield Parking Study

The Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) and the Town of Fairfield Community and Economic Development Department are requesting qualifications for consulting services to develop a comprehensive Parking Master Plan for downtown Fairfield, Connecticut, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope comprises four primary tasks: baseline parking conditions evaluation; stakeholder engagement; zoning regulations and parking codes review; and development of a comprehensive Parking Master Plan with an accompanying Action Plan. Deliverables include summary documents, area maps showing parking assets and utilization, engagement summaries, regulatory recommendations with model language, and final master plan documentation with cost estimates, implementation timelines, GIS files, and visualizations. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months from the effective date of award.

MetroCOG will employ Qualifications Based Selection, evaluating proposals on qualifications and experience (25%), project understanding and approach (25%), project organization and staff commitment (25%), and response completeness and quality (25%). Consultants must submit current Federal Form SF-330 Part II, a properly executed Debarment Certification Form, and insurance certificates documenting workers' compensation coverage, general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000, with MetroCOG named as additional insured.

The project is federally funded through FHWA's Metropolitan Planning Program and requires compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, federal non-discrimination regulations, and 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles. Questions are due August 21, 2026, with responses posted by August 28, 2026. Consultant interviews are anticipated for October 2026, with contract negotiations scheduled for October/November 2026. Proposals must be submitted in two paper copies and one digital copy (USB flash drive) to Nicolas Dostal, Transportation Planner II, MetroCOG, 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 925, Bridgeport, CT 06604, or 203-366-5405.