Special Event Parking Management- New

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, on behalf of Georgia Institute of Technology, issued a Request for Proposals for Special Event Parking Management services with a posted date of April 14, 2023, and a proposal due date of May 3, 2023. This procurement seeks a qualified vendor to manage parking operations during special events at the institution. The solicitation was conducted using a best value evaluation methodology that weighted both technical capability and cost-effectiveness in the selection process. Interested parties were required to access complete solicitation details, including project scope, timeline, deliverables, and specific response requirements, through the Georgia Institute of Technology Supplier portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=GIT. Technical support for portal access was available through JAGGAER Customer Service at 1-800-233-1121, option 3 for Supplier Support. The evaluation criteria combined technical questionnaire ratings with cost proposals, with vendor scores ranging from 214.73 to 351.63 points for technical capability and varying cost submissions.

The procurement documentation does not specify any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types. The award was presented to LPS USA Inc, which submitted a bid of $216,560.00 and achieved a best value score of 627.91 points, combining a technical score of 351.63 points and a cost score of 276.28 points. Competing vendors included SP Plus, Selig, and Universal Parking and Transportation, with total bid amounts ranging from $199,440.00 to $387,040.00. The solicitation documentation does not indicate whether LPS USA Inc was the incumbent contractor or provide details regarding contract term length, renewal options, or specific performance requirements. The award decision reflected LPS USA Inc's determination as the highest-scoring, responsible, and responsive supplier capable of delivering the required special event parking management services.