Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF FORT COLLINS

    On Street Paid Parking Hardware and Wayfinding Upgrades

    Issued by City of Fort Collins
    cityRFICity of Fort CollinsSol. 8817613908
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    due May 22, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 27, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    237130
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Fort Collins seeks vendor input via an RFI for on-street paid parking hardware and wayfinding upgrades to inform a future RFP. The project includes pay station installation and signage upgrades in the downtown area, with submissions due May 22, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    8817613908
    Type / RFx
    RFI
    Status
    Active
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    April 27, 2026
    Due Date
    May 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237130AI guide
    Agency
    City of Fort Collins

    Description

    The City of Fort Collins’ (City) goal in issuing this Request for Information (RFI) is to give vendors who are interested in entering into a contractual arrangement with the City an opportunity to exchange information with the City prior to the possible future issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFI is intended to provide both the City and the respondents an opportunity to learn more about how each conducts business. City of Fort Collins Parking Services is researching the market for information that will help us inform decisions around the implementation of on-street paid parking in our downtown area. This includes the installation of pay stations and to parking wayfinding sign upgrades. Vendors are welcome to submit for part of all of the requirements listed below. Please note this RFI is to help inform City Council of implementation costs and timeline associated with on-street paid parking, and to help inform a future RFP if paid parking is approved. The future RFP could be for system-wide upgrades including pay stations in our existing structures, and upgrades to our existing hourly pay by phone software. **Solicitation Type**: RFI - Request for Information (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2323.C2700701 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/06/2026 05:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: Parking Services **Solicitation Number**: 10304 **Reference Number**: 0000422081 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |

    Key dates

    1. April 27, 2026Published
    2. May 22, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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