Parking Strategy Service

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPosted 16 days agoDeadline: May 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is soliciting proposals for a one-year parking strategy service to assess and improve management of the public parking system in Guelph, Ontario.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have vendor account in the City's Electronic Bidding System
Must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $5,000,000
Must provide proof of automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000
Must provide proof of professional liability insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 per claim
Must be compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Must have experience in transportation planning with parking-specific expertise
Must have experience in municipal finance and budgeting models
Must have experience in community engagement and facilitation
Must have experience in GIS mapping and data analysis

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

20 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: April 21st, 2026

Deadline for Questions: May 21st, 2026

Closing Time: May 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 21st, 2026

Issuing Agency

The Corporation Of The City Of Guelph

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a vendor to develop a comprehensive parking strategy that will enhance the management of public parking supply and demand in alignment with current housing and transportation policies. The project includes recommending improved regulatory and policy approaches, designing a sustainable fees and fines structure, and creating a financial model for effective long-term parking system management.

The successful consultant will actively engage Guelph residents, businesses, and visitors in the development process, consolidating parking and transportation data and evaluating the existing parking ecosystem. Project management activities are integral, requiring up-to-date issue logs, monthly progress reporting, and detailed budgeting at each project task. Responsibilities also include information gathering, research, communications, community engagement, policy development, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

The contract period will be one year, with all questions to be submitted by May 21, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.