Professional Architectural, Engineering, and Parking Consulting Services Related to the Design and Construction of a Downtown Parking Structure

The City of McKinney, Texas is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from professional architectural, engineering, and parking consulting firms to design and construct a downtown parking structure and adjacent park on an approximately one-acre site. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits comprehensive services across two project phases, including site evaluation, conceptual design, and potential full design and construction administration for a parking facility accommodating between 330 to 630 parking spaces. Key deliverables include multiple design concepts with cost estimates, considerations for parking guidance systems, electric vehicle support, security, and lighting infrastructure. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm and individual qualifications, capacity to perform work, references, project schedules, and submittal completeness. Critical procurement dates include a potential pre-submittal conference on November 19, 2025, proposal submissions due by 2:00 PM CST on December 4, 2025, potential interviews in December, and a planned recommendation for award on January 6, 2026.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The selected consultant will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. Compensation structures will likely be based on a percentage of project costs, with potential fee adjustments if project scope or budget increases. While specific award values are not disclosed, the project involves a significant downtown infrastructure development with a complex design and engineering scope. The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with city staff and potentially engage in public consultation processes to develop an optimal parking structure solution that meets the City of McKinney's strategic downtown development objectives.