Request for Proposals - Downtown Accessibility and Mobility Study

The City of San Antonio, Texas is seeking a qualified consultant through Request for Proposals (RFP 26-079; RFx 6100019667) to conduct a comprehensive downtown accessibility and mobility study. The primary objective is to evaluate parking strategies within a broader mobility framework that encompasses transit options, rideshare services, pedestrian access, micromobility solutions, curb management, technology integration, pricing mechanisms, and communication strategies. The consultant will be required to provide data-driven recommendations designed to improve access to downtown areas, reduce congestion, enhance user experience, support major events, and align mobility strategies with long-term development goals. The evaluation committee comprises nine voting members representing various city departments and the regional transit authority (VIA), including the Chief of Financial & Administrative Services, multiple Assistant City Managers, the Chief Information Officer, Chief Downtown Officer, and representatives from Capital Delivery, Planning, and Finance departments. The solicitation applies to product categories 91846 (Feasibility Studies, Consulting) and 91884 (Parking Consulting). A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via Webex (optional but highly encouraged), and written questions must be submitted to Karla Holten, Procurement Specialist III, no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on April 24, 2026. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent eligibility. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The RFP does not disclose an award value or budget range for this consulting engagement. All respondents must complete vendor registration in the City's SAePS portal to access the complete solicitation documents and submit their proposals; vendor support for registration is available at (210) 207-0118 or vendors@sanantonio.gov. Respondents are strictly prohibited from contacting City officials and employees regarding the RFP from its release date until contract approval at a City Council "A" session, with the sole exception of submitting written questions through the designated deadline.