Valet, Garage Managment & Shuttle Services

The University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive Valet, Garage Management, and Shuttle Services located in Hartford County, Connecticut. The solicitation seeks qualified organizations to provide professional parking management services, including parking garage and surface lot management, valet parking, parking ambassador, and shuttle bus services for UConn Health patients and visitors. Key requirements include significant experience in public transportation and a demonstrated track record of safety, reliability, and timeliness of service. The RFP has a solicitation period from July 3, 2024, to August 19, 2024, with a vendor Q&A period running from July 3, 2024 (8:15 AM EDT) to July 17, 2024 (2:00 PM EDT). Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal by August 12, 2024, at 2:00 PM EDT, which must include a redlined/accepted standard contract, an Excel response spreadsheet, and all required state bid forms. Proposals should be emailed directly to Margaret Roy, the designated procurement contact, and will be evaluated based on providing the best overall value to UConn Health.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified organizations. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation package includes multiple supporting documents such as a standard wage schedule, COVID-related documentation, and the UConn Health standard contract, along with three addenda. While the RFP does not disclose a specific estimated total contract value or budget range, it suggests that the contract will be awarded to the vendor demonstrating the most comprehensive and efficient approach to parking and shuttle services. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with payment terms to be vendor-specified, providing some flexibility for potential bidders in structuring their proposals.