Waterless Car Wash Services

The Miami Parking Authority (MPA) is seeking proposals for waterless car wash services at two designated public parking garages in Miami-Dade County: Courthouse Center Garage and Regatta Harbour Garage. This Request for Proposal (RFP No. 25-09) solicits qualified and insured concessionaires authorized to do business in Florida to provide comprehensive car wash services, including exterior only, interior only, and full exterior and interior wash options for various vehicle types. The procurement process requires proposers to have a minimum of three years in business, provide reference letters, and submit financial documentation demonstrating financial capacity. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals across five key areas: qualifications, experience, and finances (40 points), customer pricing (20 points), percentage payment to MPA (20 points), marketing plan (10 points), and staffing and operational plan (10 points). Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 9, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with proposal submissions due on October 31, 2025, by 10:00 am EST. The initial contract term is three years with potential for two one-year extensions, contingent on MPA review and mutually agreed upon renegotiated annual fees.

The RFP mandates a minimum monthly concession fee of 15% of gross sales, with proposals offering less being deemed non-responsive. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents, the General Terms and Conditions suggest potential opportunities for veteran business enterprises. The procurement documents emphasize compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including anti-discrimination policies and E-Verify employment verification. The MPA reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including rejecting any or all responses and investigating bidder qualifications. Although a specific contract value is not detailed, the documents indicate that the procurement is for goods and services with an estimated aggregate cost of $25,000 or more. Successful vendors will be expected to integrate their services seamlessly with the existing parking garage infrastructure and adhere to strict operational and financial guidelines set forth by the Miami Parking Authority.