Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF LAKELAND
AI Summary
City of Lakeland seeks a design-build firm to modify entrance and infrastructure for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System at Lakeland Linder International Airport's Economy Parking Lot. The project includes construction of entry/exit lanes, electrical and communications integration, and coordination with owner-furnished equipment. Proposals evaluated on price, experience, approach, schedule, and personnel.
The City of Lakeland is seeking a qualified design-build firm to design and construct entrance modifications and supporting infrastructure for the implementation of a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) within the Economy Parking Lot at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
The project includes, but is not limited to, one (1) entry lane and one (1) exit lane, electrical, communications, and associated site modifications required to support owner-furnished PARCS equipment.
The PARCS equipment, including kiosks and related system components, will be procured separately by the Airport through its existing parking system vendor, The Car Park, LLC.
The selected firm/contractor shall coordinate with and support the installation and integration of this equipment, ensuring full system compatibility and operational continuity.
Lakeland Linder International Airport is implementing a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) within the Economy Parking Lot to improve operational efficiency and support future parking demand.
This project is intended to establish controlled access to the Economy Parking Lot through the installation of entry and exit lanes and associated infrastructure, while maintaining safe and continuous operations throughout construction.
The project will be delivered under a lump sum pricing structure, and respondents shall provide a Schedule of Values (SOV) breakdown with their submittal.
Points will be awarded based on the proposer’s submitted price proposal. The City will evaluate overall value to the City, taking into consideration the completeness of the proposal, reasonableness of pricing, and alignment with the proposed scope of work and project approach.
The project will be delivered under a lump sum pricing structure, and respondents shall provide a Schedule of Values (SOV) breakdown with their submittal.
Points will be awarded based on the firm’s demonstrated experience with projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, with particular emphasis on airport parking facilities, parking access and revenue control systems (PARCS), controlled-access vehicle systems, and projects involving owner-furnished equipment integration. Preference will be given to firms with demonstrated experience performing work in active airport environments requiring coordination with airport operations, phased construction, maintenance of operations, and operational continuity
Points will be awarded based on the proposer’s demonstrated understanding of the project requirements and the overall quality of the proposed approach. Emphasis will be placed on the proposer’s understanding of airport operational constraints, PARCS infrastructure coordination, electrical and communications integration, constructability, sequencing, stakeholder coordination, and ability to deliver a complete and operational system with minimal disruption to airport operations and the traveling public
Points will be awarded based on the proposer’s ability to efficiently deliver the project while maintaining continuous operations of the Economy Parking Lot. Evaluation will include the proposed project schedule, phasing plan, traffic control approach, coordination strategy, and measures to minimize operational disruptions to the Airport, tenants, and public users
Points will be awarded based on the qualifications, experience, and availability of the proposed project manager, superintendent, design professionals, and key team members assigned to the project. Preference will be given to personnel with prior experience on airport, parking, transportation, or similar operational infrastructure projects involving design-build delivery and systems integration.
“I attest no City of Lakeland employee, their spouse, or child has an ownership stake in this organization.”
A certificate of existing insurance coverage should be submitted with the proposal as proof of insurability. If the current coverage does not meet the RFP requirements, then the Respondent should request an affidavit of insurability from the Respondent’s insurance agent that certifies the requirements can and will be met.
THIS RFP SHALL BE VALID FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS FROM DATE OF OPENING.
The following RFP is in strict accordance with the City of Lakeland Request for Proposal No. 2026-RFP-051, dated Thursday, May 21, 2026 and all attachments as referenced therein.
“I hereby certify that I understand and am aware that the City of Lakeland at its sole discretion reserves the right to waive technicalities or irregularities, to reject any or all proposals, and/or to accept that proposal which is in the best interest of the City. The award of this RFP, if made, may be based on considerations other than total cost and may be awarded based on various considerations, including without limitation; Respondent’s experience and/or qualifications, past experience, administrative cost, standardization, technical evaluation and oral and/or written presentations as required. The City reserves the right to accept all or part, or to decline the whole, and to award this RFP to one (1) or more Respondents. There is no obligation to buy. The RFP, if awarded, will be in the judgement of the City the most responsive to the City’s needs. The City of Lakeland encourages the use of minority and women owned businesses as subcontractors or in joint venture arrangements.
If claiming Local Vendor Preference, I certify that the company satisfies each of the following criteria at the time of their submission of a response to the solicitation necessary to qualify as a “Local Business”: a vendor, supplier or contractor that: (i) conducts business within the jurisdictional limits of Lakeland Electric’s service territory by providing goods, services or construction; (ii) maintains a physical business location within the jurisdictional limits of Lakeland Electric’s service territory in an area legally zoned for conducting such business; (iii) conducts business on a daily basis from the local business location; (iv) has conducted business from such location for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to the due date for the applicable bid or proposal; and (v) provides a copy of its local business tax receipt, if located within the City of Lakeland, or a copy of its Polk County local business tax receipt, if located outside of the City limits but within Lakeland Electric’s service territory.”
If claiming Local Vendor Preference, a valid Local Business Tax Receipt must be provided at the time the response is submitted in order to qualify for such consideration.
Respondents must provide at least 3 references with all details as requested for Reference 1 (19.1), Reference 2 (19.2), and Reference 3 (19.3).
These responses will be used to determine scores under Section 4: Selection Criteria.
The City will make reasonable efforts to contact the references provided. However, the City assumes no responsibility for references that cannot be reached, do not respond, or are otherwise unavailable. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure the contact information provided is current and accurate.
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The City will make reasonable efforts to contact the references provided. However, the City assumes no responsibility for references that cannot be reached, do not respond, or are otherwise unavailable. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure the contact information provided is current and accurate.
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The City will make reasonable efforts to contact the references provided. However, the City assumes no responsibility for references that cannot be reached, do not respond, or are otherwise unavailable. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure the contact information provided is current and accurate.
Reference Name & Address:
Contact Person (who has knowledge of your firm's performance)
Phone:
E-Mail:
Work Provided:
Provide a complete by providing all information requested below.
The City will make reasonable efforts to contact the references provided. However, the City assumes no responsibility for references that cannot be reached, do not respond, or are otherwise unavailable. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure the contact information provided is current and accurate.
Reference Name & Address:
Contact Person (who has knowledge of your firm's performance)
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E-Mail:
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**You are only required to provide three references. If you would like to provide additional reference(s) you may choose to do so below. This is optional (not required).
Provide a complete reference by providing all information requested below.
The City will make reasonable efforts to contact the references provided. However, the City assumes no responsibility for references that cannot be reached, do not respond, or are otherwise unavailable. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure the contact information provided is current and accurate.
Reference Name & Address:
Contact Person (who has knowledge of your firm's performance)
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