Tickets, Spitter, Parking Ramps

The City of Grand Rapids, located in Kent County, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a one-year term contract with two potential one-year renewal options for the purchase and delivery of various parking ramp tickets and related printing services. The procurement seeks an "as needed" vendor to supply spitter tickets, thermal paper rolls, and receipt papers for use in city parking facilities, with historical annual ticket usage ranging between 1,200,000 to 1,700,000 tickets. The bid requires detailed pricing for four primary ticket and paper roll items, with unit pricing requested for ticket quantities ranging from 10,000 to 160,000 units across different specifications. Technical requirements include strict adherence to specific ticket dimensions, thermal paper stock quality, and compatibility with existing parking systems like FlashPARCS and Tiba. The bid is due on February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with the initial contract term running from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Evaluation criteria will encompass pricing, quality, delivery time, past performance, responsiveness, and potential sample submissions of ticket stock.

The City of Grand Rapids offers a voluntary bid discount program that provides financial incentives for businesses meeting specific social and economic criteria, with discounts ranging from 1% to 5% for qualifying vendors. Businesses can earn discounts through various categories including Local Workforce participation, Micro-Local Business Enterprise (MLBE) certification, income tax incentives, and veteran-owned small business status. The procurement appears open to a wide range of vendors, with an emphasis on local economic development and businesses that align with the city's strategic goals. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the technical specifications indicate compatibility requirements with existing DESIGNA parking system technologies. The bid documents do not specify a precise contract value, but historical ticket usage suggests a potentially significant annual procurement. Interested bidders must complete specific forms, provide supporting documentation, and submit these to the Office of Equity and Engagement at least seven days prior to the bid opening to be considered for potential additional discounts.