Request for Proposals for Parking Garage Operator Services

Description: MUST READ: THIS RFP DOES NOT COMMIT THE PORT TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OF A PROPOSAL. THE PORT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL CONTRACTORS OR PROPOSALS, TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES, OR TO ACCEPT ANY PROPOSAL WHICH IS DEEMED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE PORT. THE PORT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AT THE PORT�S DISCRETION. I. PROJECT INFORMATION The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (�The Port�) issues this Request for Proposals (�RFP�) seeking qualified, experienced commercial parking operators to manage, operate, and maintain select parking facilities owned by The Port. Specifically, The Port seeks proposals for operating one, or both, of the following facilities: (1) Fountain Square South Garage (�FSSG�) (396 spaces located at 416 Vine Street); and (2) 605 Plum Street Garage (�Plum Garage�) (890 spaces). The Plum Garage and FSSG are each referred to in this RFP as a �Port Garage,� and collectively as the �Port Garages.� The respondent selected to operate a Port Garage is referred to in this RFP as the �Operator.� a. Project Identification: RFP for Parking Garage Operator Services b. Project Location: 605 Plum Street and 416 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202. c. Owner: The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority d. Project Manager: Scott Betz (sbetz@cincinnatiport.org) e. Project Description: The objective of this RFP is to procure one or more operators capable of delivering safe, customer-focused, professionally managed parking services, with strong operational and revenue controls, transparent financial reporting, effective cost management, and alignment with public-sector policies and objectives. The Port seeks proposals that clearly identify the total cost of operating each Port Garage, including staffing, security, management, technology, payment processing, remote monitoring, connectivity, equipment, maintenance, and third-party costs. The Port is interested in operating models that improve customer service and financial performance without creating unnecessary proprietary dependence, undisclosed charges, or barriers to future competition. SUBMISSIONS Please submit your proposal electronically by email only (hard copies and USB/flash drives will not be accepted) by November 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to: Scott Betz The Port 513-632-3720 sbetz@cincinnatiport.org Proposals must be signed by an authorized officer of the company submitting the proposal. Any submissions received after the date/time listed above may be ineligible for consideration. The Port reserves the right to conduct discussions with those firms submitting proposals and to accept revisions to proposals. The award will be made to the firm whose services are determined to be the most advantageous in the sole discretion of The Port.