Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PASADENA

    Parking Citations and Permit Management Solution

    Issued by Pasadena
    cityRFPPasadenaSol. 269899
    Open · 23d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    23
    due Aug 5, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 30, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Pasadena
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541512
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Pasadena seeks proposals for a comprehensive parking citation, enforcement, and permit management software solution with processing services. The contract is for five years with optional extensions. The solution must integrate with existing systems, support mobile enforcement, provide customer portals, and include extensive reporting capabilities. Proposals are due by August 5, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    269899
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 30, 2026
    Due Date
    August 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541512AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Pasadena
    Agency
    Pasadena

    Description

    The City of Pasadena extends an invitation to qualified Proposers to submit a proposal for a comprehensive Parking Citation, Parking Enforcement, and Permit Management Software including processing services for parking citations and management of the Residential Permit Program in accordance with this Request for Proposal (RFP). It is the intent of the City to enter into a five-year management solution agreement with a company that can demonstrate the ability and willingness to partner with the City to provide system solution of services stated in the RFP.   The contract may be extended for two optional one-year extension periods subject to the approval of the City Manager.

     

    Definitions

    The words (A) "City", (B) "Department", (C) "Director", or (D) "Contractor", as used in this RFP, shall be understood to refer respectively to (A) the City of Pasadena, California; (B) the several departments therein; (C) the directors of the several City departments; or any of their properly authorized assistants; and ( D) the person, firm or corporation with whom the contract is made by said City or the agent or legal representative who may be appointed to represent such person, firm or corporation in the signing and performance of said contract.

    Background

    1.      Existing Parking Citation and Permit Program

     

    The City has 1,250 metered spaces controlled by 380 multi-space pay-by-plate pay stations, and 13,000 non-metered parking spaces on the street.  The City operates four surface parking lots and eight parking garages. The city currently has ten (10) Preferential Parking Districts that restrict residential and/or commercial parking.  Overnight parking is prohibited in most of the City.  Over the past 5 years, the city has averaged over 101,334 parking citations annually, with most of the violations being for expired meters. 

     

    Parking control is important to parking turnover, traffic flow, safety, and quality of life in Pasadena for residents and visitors.  Pasadena’s parking enforcement program is operational 24 hours daily throughout the year.  The City of Pasadena develops and approves parking enforcement service schedules and policies.  Implementation of the programs and patrol of the City’s streets and parking facilities and private properties, (upon request), are conducted by City and contracted personnel. 

     

    1.1       Current Services and functionality 

     

    The City currently utilizes DataTicket systems to manage parking citations.

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s digital delivery mailbox to upload citation documents, appeal documents and other documents for processing.

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s citation search tool to view:

    • DMV vehicle mismatch list 
    • Payment plans list 
    • Pending 1st level citation appeals list 
    • Overpayment/payment exceptions list 
    • Incomplete citations list 
    • Pending permit approvals list 
    • Pending permit refunds list 

     

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s citation search tool to:

    • Do a quick search by citation number, license plate number, notice number, or case number.
    • Do an advanced search by citation number, license plate number, citizen name, case number, VIN number or location and a wild card search with partial name.
    • Do a hot sheet search by license plate and state.
    • Do a scofflaw search by plate and state to maintain and update Scofflaws.
    • Do an adjudication hold search for citations on initial review hold, administrative hearing hold, or court hold; filter for appeals received online and select underlined citations to access them from search results.

     

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s citations tool to:

    • Add citation
    • Edit citation
    • Edit violation if notices have not been sent
    • Edit responsible party
    • Change original bail amount
    • Change violation amount
    • Dismiss citation
    • Void citation
    • Hold citation
    • Add system notes
    • Upload attachments
    • Reverse penalty

     

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s payments & refunds tool to:

    • Enter payment with cash, check, money order, and non-real-time credit card payment.
    • Remove misapplied payment.
    • Transfer payment from one citation to another.
    • Enter payment plan.
    • Enter NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds).
    • Request and process refund.
    • Print on-demand receipt with or without the responsible party information.

     

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s adjudications tool to:

    • Enter judgement; uphold, dismiss, or reduce citation with comments.
    • Deny hearing appeal due to bail not paid.
    • Deny appeal due to appeal time expiration.
    • Update responsibility party and generate letter of non-responsibility.
    • Edit appellant information.
    • Hold for appeal and manually override a closed citation for appeal hold.
    • Remove appeal hold with comments.
    • Schedule hearings by locations.
    • Schedule hearing dates.
    • Cancel scheduled hearing.

     

     

    City staff utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s reporting tools to run:

    • Standard report for real-time citation data:
    • Aging report
    • Aging report by citation
    • Aging report by department
    • Bad addresses
    • Bail schedules
    • Beat/district summary report
    • Citation status
    • Closed/dismissed/voided
    • Collections
    • Credit/debit card payments
    • Daily deposited by vendor
    • Daily posted by client
    • Daily written citations detail
    • DMV checks received
    • DMV payments
    • DMV registration holds
    • DMV registration releases
    • FTB payments
    • FTB status (BETA)
    • Make mismatches
    • Noticing report
    • Officer summary
    • Outstanding collections
    • Payment exceptions
    • Payment plans
    • Payments by violation
    • Payments grouped by department
    • Payments grouped by received date
    • Payments group by sub location
    • Refund requests
      • Refunds processed
      • Scofflaws
      • Violation statistics by beat/district
      • Void report by transaction date
      • Violation statistics by month
      • Violation statistics by officer
      • Violation statistics by violation
    • Pre-processed reports:
      • Citation activity
      • Citation tax revenue
      • Client billing: summary
      • Client billing: detail
      • Client billing and payment: summary
      • Client billing and payment: detail
      • Credit card payment summary
      • DMV activity
      • Officer summary
      • Payment exceptions
      • Payments
      • Scofflaws
      • Violation statistics
      • Written deposited by client
      • Written deposited by vendor
      • Customer service calls by calls date, calls by citation date, calls by reason, calls by rating, calls agency.
    • Adjudication Reports:
      • Adjudication review dispositions
      • Adjudication hearing dispositions
      • Adjudication court dispositions
      • Hearing schedule
      • Location schedule

     

    • My Reports tool – generates a customized report via report generator, save and share with other staff members.
    • Report Generator tool – runs custom reports with filters and criteria or create a report from scratch with a set of data collections.
    • Reporting Help option – for reports help/questions.
    • Reporting Home tool displays citations issued total and payments by location chart.

     

     

    1.2       Customer Portal - Citations

     

     Customers can search for citations on the portal with:

    • Citation and time
    • Citation and date
    • Notice number and zip code
    • License plate and state
    • Payment plan. 

     

    Customers can:

    • Pay citation by credit/debit card
    • View citation images
    • Appeal citation
    • View the frequently asked questions
    • Conduct new search
    • Apply for Indigent payment plan
    • Complete vehicle non-responsibility form
    • Upload attachments
    • Submit vehicle release of liability

     

    1.3   Parking Permit

     

    The City utilizes a virtual permit program where the citizen’s license plate serves as their permit.  Permits are verified by enforcement staff via the Vigilant system and/or the DataTicket handhelds. 

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit home tool to view all permit types awaiting approval.

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit search tool to:

    • Search permits such with:
      • Permit ID number
      • Business name
      • License plate, plate state and VIN number
      • Username
      • Account number
      • Email address
      • Receipt number
      • Booklet ID
      • Customer first and last name
      • Customer address
      • Permit type
      • Permit status
      • Package ID
      • Date range
      • Paid status
      • Check #

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit add tool to add:

    • Address
    • Attachments
    • Notes
    • Payment
    • Permit
    • Vehicle

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit deactivate tool to deactivate permits and accounts.

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit edit tool to edit:

    • Address
    • Account holder
    • Denial reasons
    • Permit
    • Permit balance
    • Permit holder
    • Vehicle

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit email management tool to manage customer’s email addresses.

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit refund tool to request and process refunds.

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s permit reset password tool to reset customer passwords.

     

    City staff with maintenance right utilize the DataTicket web-based back-office system’s maintenance tool to:

     

    • Edit the name and email of active users.
    • Deactivate users or edit user access within the system.
    • Alter access level of employees at any time.

     

    City staff use the DataTicket web-based back-office system purchasing tool to search for and process miscellaneous transactions. 

     

    1.4       Customer Portal - Permit

     

    Customers can create an online account, request, upload attachments, purchase permits and manage their online account.

     

    In summary, the current PCPMS program includes: 

     

    • Website to manage purchases, payments and appeals;
    • Citation real time imports for tickets issued;
    • Entering manually written citations;
    • Mailing delinquent citation notices;
    • Payment processing, includes credit transactions and apple and google pay transactions;
    • Managing and tracking administrative reviews and hearings, (includes contracted hearing officer services, and administrative disposition correspondence),
    • (IVR for citation phone payments (provided by DataTicket Inc.); 
    • Permit issuance;
    • Permit fulfilment and walk-in customer service;
    • Delinquent citations collection services;

     

    City provides customer service support Monday through Friday 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM. 

     

    1.5       Existing Handheld Ticket Devices 

     

    • All citations are issued by 11 city staff members and contracted enforcement officers.
    • Software is provided by DataTicket
    • City owns and provides all the hardware. City currently owns:
      • (6) Galaxy A 36 phones
      • (22) Galaxy S20 phones
      • (6) TSC Alpha-30RB printers
      • (22) TSC Alpha-3RB printers
    • Vendors should provide the equipment and include costs in the price proposal.
    • The City currently contracts with AT & T for cellular service.
    • City purchases citation stock. We do not require envelopes.
    • Mobile Devices communicate with the parking system using HTTPS
    • Mobile updates are provided in real-time.
    • Mobile software settings and preferences are configured from the parking management system.
    • Mobile software supports citation issuance, tire chalking, permit verifications, and check for meter payments (from pay stations and mobile payment options).
    • The PCPMS provides for officer alerts via the handhelds for special VIP vehicles, permit address locations, previously issued citations, and scofflaw plate.

     

    1.6       Integrations 

     

    Integrations that are currently in operation as part of the PCPMS are:   

    • Vigilant LPR provides an integration with CALE Meters and DataTicket to relay overnight parking permissions, Passport and Flowbird permissions to enforcement officers via LPR and handhelds.  
    • Tyler Munis Cashiering – the City transitioned to Tyler Munis Cashiering on August 1, 2018.  The City desires a full integration with Tyler Munis Cashiering and the PCPMS.    
    • California Department of Motor Vehicles, Integration provides vehicles’ registered owner information for permit vehicle address verification, citation letters and allows holds to be placed on vehicle registrations for unpaid citations.   

     

    The successful contractor is expected to be able to send and receive data via an open API structure for potential future integrations. 

     

     

    1.7       Parking Citation Statistics (Per Fiscal Year – July 1 – June 30) 

     

    Fiscal Year As of 6/5/19 

    Citations issued by year 

    Issued to  
    Out-Of-State 

    Number of mailed Delinquent notices 

    Number of Adjudication Letters 

    FY2025

    98,646

    5,110

    67,845

    9,645

    FY2024

    118,619 

    6,375

    69,230

    11,473

    FY2023 

    119,037 

       6,396

    65,577

    9,345

    FY2022

    97,872 

    4,959

    88,111

    7,222

    FY2021

    68,620 

    3,127

    159,450

    8,439

     

    1.8  Method of Citation Payment 

     

      

    FY2021

    FY2022

    FY2023

    FY2024

    FY2025

    Mail 

    7,816

    7,048

    6,619

    6,297

    4,742

    IVR 

    1,193

    790

    907

    1,079

    1,042

    Online 

    40,543

    51,739

    66,492

    67,763

    58,505

    Walk-In 
    (Parking Office) 

    1,533

    5,825

    6,910

    5,037

    3,907

     

    1.9  Parking Permit Statistics  

     

    Year 

    Permits 

     

     

    2025

    Total Permits 

    All Inclusive 

    41,389

    2024

    Total Permits 

    All Inclusive 

    42,610

    2023

    Total Permits 

    All inclusive 

    42,330

    2022

    Total Permits 

    All inclusive 

    37,322

    2021

    Total Permits 

    All Inclusive 

    22,697

     

    1.10 Permit Types and Cost

     

    Permit Types 

    Cost of Permit 

    Per Day Unless Specified  

    One Day-Parking Permit Playhouse Lot 

    8.00 

     

    One Day- Parking Permit Playhouse Village

    8.00 

     

    Daily One Day-Parking Permit Shopper's Lane 

    6.00 

     

    Daily TODPEK-Parking Exemption I-Day 

    6.00 

    Each Day, Multiple Days 

    TODPEK-Parking Exemption 1- Night 

    3.00 

     

    TODPEK-Parking Exemption Range (Night)

    3.00

    Each Night, Multiple Nights

    Temporary Daytime Parking Permit (Monthly) 

    24.00 

    Monthly 

    Temporary Overnight Parking Permit (Monthly) 

    27.00 

    Monthly 

    Passport Mobile App

    3.00

    Each Night

    Annual Permit Daytime - 12 Months 

    95.00 

    Anniversary Date 

    Annual Permit Overnight - 12 Months 

    95.00 

    Anniversary Date 

    Trailered Storage Container -Overnight 

    236.00 

    3 Days 

    Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit 

    7.00 

    Night 

    Construction Permit I-Day 

    25.00 

    Daily 

    Construction Permit Monthly 

    52.00 

    Monthly 

    Oversized Vehicle Permit              

    7.00 

    Nightly 

    Monthly Parking Lot- Playhouse 

    75.00 

    Monthly 

    Monthly Parking Lot-Shopper's Lane 

    75.00 

    Monthly 

     

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-RFP-0341
    • Department: Transportation Department
    • Department Head: Joaquin Siques (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-15T22:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • System Requirements (15 pts)

      Points will be assigned based on Ease of Use; Mobile Capability/Support; Data Queries and Reporting; Support and Maintenance; Integration with existing systems; Training and Documentation; Software and Workflow Requirements.

    • Product Demonstration (10 pts)

      Points will be assigned based on how effectively and efficiently the product can fulfill the requirements in the SCOPE OF WORK. The demonstration will be scored based on it's ability to successfully demo a Script of agreed upon items including but not limited to: System overview; Menus; Features; System navigation; Customization capabilities; Reports; Security features; and Support.

    • Proposed Solution (20 pts)

      Points will be assigned for “Functional and Technical Merit” based on the capability of the proposer to satisfy the City requirements identified in the SCOPE OF WORK and as delineated. Points will be assigned for “Completeness of Proposed Solution” based on the vendor submitting a proposal that follows the guidelines specified in the SCOPE OF WORK.

    • Experience and References (20 pts)

      Points will be assigned for “Experience with Projects of this Size and Scope in an Agency of Similar Size” based on a vendor’s previous experience with municipal agencies, as delineated in the SCOPE OF WORK, and CLIENT REFERENCES. Relevant experience, and technical expertise of the Consultant and sub-Consultants (if allowed) to perform the work. Points will be assigned based on references that named professionals are responsive to requests for analyses and information, have met or exceeded all performance expectations, and would be contracted with again. Nature and quality of completed work for other governmental agencies.

    • Implementation Timeline (15 pts)

      Points will be assigned based on an implementation timeline and milestone plan in the form of a Gantt chart that includes but is not limited to dates for installation, training, project rollout, and payment milestones.

    • Proposer’s Qualifications Criteria & Capability to Implement Project (15 pts)

      Proposals will be scored on the following:

      1. The Proposer provides a detailed overview of Core Team organization, structure, firm experience, and key personnel that demonstrate expertise and capacity to both develop and operate the proposed Project.
      2. The Proposer includes an experienced development entity that can provide evidence of experience in predevelopment phase services (i.e. during an ENA period in which entitlement and environmental clearances are pursued, and ground lease agreements are negotiated) and then subsequent execution of ground lease agreements. 
      3. The Proposer includes an experienced development entity, and such disciplines as licensed architects, engineers, and planners. 
      4. The Proposer provides experience through a list of completed project examples similar to the scale of the Project Site. Examples of project experience should highlight, but are not limited to, the following: scale, design, new construction, entitlement effort, working with a public agency, working with community stakeholders, achievement of public benefits, on- time and on-budget project delivery (or satisfactory explanation where not on-time or on-budget), ground lease structure utilized, and experience with any other deal structures being proposed as part of the Proposer’s approach. 
      5. The Proposer demonstrates strong expertise and capacity in meaningfully engaging community stakeholders. 
      6. The Proposer has experience working successfully with local and state regulators. 
      7. Prior construction experience or other relevant experience to effectuate similar development projects. 
    • Project Financing Strategy (15 pts)

      Points will be awarded based on the following factors:

      1. The Proposer has clearly identified a reasonable financing structure for the overall Project Site that allows the City to ground lease the City Property to the Proposer.

      2. The reasonableness of the proposed Project Budget and assumptions of construction costs.

      1. Clarity of proposed financial structure and relative strength of proposed Core Team, partners and/or lending institutions identified to provide such funding or other support. 
      2. Experience and success in prior securing the proposed financing/funding sources. 
      1. The Project Pro Forma demonstrates financial feasibility and Proposer has identified proposed sources of funds to cover financial gaps. The Proposer clearly identifies the anticipated sources of proposed Project funding, in the predevelopment, construction and permanent financing phases. 
      2. The Applicant is proposing affordable housing beyond the minimum requirement outlined for the entire proposed Project. 
      3. Zero (0) points will be awarded in this category to any proposal with a financing strategy that requires City subsidy beyond the ground leasing of the City’s parcel and the City reserves the right to disqualify the Proposal entirely.
    • Financial Capacity (20 pts)

      Points will be awarded based on the following:

      1. The Proposer has experience managing large development projects (50 units or larger) and securing similar funding sources contemplated in the proposed Project, including in-depth knowledge and a high comfort level with ground lease structures. 
      2. The proposal evidences the Proposer’s ability to fund pre-construction activities immediately upon award of an ENA. 
      3. The Proposer clearly demonstrates ability to provide or obtain its proposed financing or other identified funding sources for the proposed Project. 
      4. The Proposer demonstrates strong relationships with financial institutions and there are no reported bankruptcies, histories of defaulting, or having non-performing loans that may negatively affect the proposed Project. Proposer has provided at least three (3) reference letters from previous lenders and/or equity providers. Proposer has provided preliminary evidence of interest from financial institutions and/or equity partners for the project. 
    • Project Design/Concept & Narrative Description (20 pts)

      Points will be awarded for projects that maximize the site potential and capitalize on the site constraints. This includes neighborhood continuity:

      1. The proposal provides architectural plans for the proposed Project, showing and labelling setbacks, easements, and key features of the design concept including sustainability, open space, and a demonstrated understanding of ADA requirements.
      2. The proposed design complements the surrounding community.
      3. The proposed design effectively supports the Proposer’s affordable housing mix and any proposed commercial tenant(s).
      4. Proposer demonstrates a viable strategy towards achieving its development concept with respect to affordable housing mix and proposed market-rate unit mix.
      5. The development schedule is realistic, phased appropriately, and evidences the Proposer’s grasp of the necessary elements of predevelopment and construction, including entitlements and permitting requirements.
      6. The development plan demonstrates an understanding of the site’s opportunities and constraints.
      7. Proposer provides a community outreach and engagement plan, that includes, but not limited to, team experience and meaningful approach across each stage of the process.
    • Project Schedule (20 pts)

      Points will be awarded if the project’s timeline is reasonable and project can move from predevelopment to construction quickly. Points will be awarded as follows for schedules deemed reasonable:

      1. Full points will be awarded to projects that anticipate beginning construction in less than 12 months from the execution of the Development Agreement 
      2. ## points will be awarded for projects that anticipate beginning construction between 13 and 24 months from execution of the Development Agreement
      3. ## points will be awarded for projects that anticipate beginning construction between 25 and 36 months from execution of the Development Agreement
      4. ## points will be awarded for projects that anticipate beginning construction between 37 and 48 months from the execution of the Development Agreement
      5. No points will be awarded for projects that anticipate beginning construction 49 months or after the execution of the Development Agreement.
    • Cost Proposal (20 pts)

      Points will be assigned based on a “Ratio Method.” The proposer’s cost must include the delivery of the proposed solutions, as well as any recurring costs (if any) as delineated in the Scope of Work and the PRICE PROPOSAL.

      With this method, the proposal with the lowest cost receives the maximum points allowed. All other proposals receive a percentage of the points available based on their cost relationship to the lowest price. This is determined by applying the following formula:

      Lowest Price / Evaluated Price X maximum points available = Awarded Points

      Example: The cost for the lowest proposal is $100,000. The next lowest proposal has a cost of $125,000. The total points available for cost = 30 points.

      ( $100,000 / $125,000 ) X 30 = 24 points

    • Local Pasadena Business (5 pts)

      To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must have an official business address within the City of Pasadena at the time that this RFP is posted on the City’s Website.

    • Small or Micro-Business (5 pts)

      To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must be certified by the State of California as a small or micro-business. Refer to the State of California Department of General Services Division for further information. https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

    Submission Requirements

    • Acknowledgements
    • Proposer Certification (required)

      By submitting this bid the proposer hereby certifies under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that all representations made in the documents that comprise the proposal for Parking Citations and Permit Management Solution due on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of the proposal’s submission.

      By confirming, the vendor is acknowledges the following:

      • We have reviewed and agreed to all of the documents contained in this solicitation and understands that the City will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the vendor in making up this bid or proposal.
      • The representations herein are made under penalty of perjury.
      • We hereby offer to sell the City of Pasadena the materials, products, and/or services at the prices shown and under the terms and conditions included hereon or attached or referenced.
    • CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL

      The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than 50 (Not including report samples) grand total pages.

    • Mandatory Content (required)
      • Cover letter
      • Table of Contents
      • Required Certifications AND Forms (see items in this Checklist)
      • Technical Proposal
      • Price Proposal
      • Statement of Qualifications and/or Experience
      • Additional Data (if required)

      Subsequent to the closing of this solicitation, the selected vendor will be required to provide the following documents within 10 calendar days of being notified, otherwise the submitted proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

      • Request for Tax Payer Identification Number and Certification (IRS Form W-9)
      • Pasadena Business License (if required)
      • Any Required Licenses or Certifications
      • All Insurance Required by this Solicitation (If Required) #Insurance Requirements

    • Additional Mandatory Content for Developments (required)

      Proposers must provide a response for all requirements detailed in the Scope of Work and in the General Development Requirements.

      • Sources and Uses & Operating Pro Forma - in Price Proposal
      • Development Concept (Vision and Usage) - in Technical Proposal
      • Partnerships: Description of any additional partners - in Technical Proposal
      • Constraints & Assumptions - in Technical Proposal
      • Project Timeline - in Technical Proposal

       

    • Cover Letter and Table of Contents (required)

      Upload your Cover Letter and Table of Contents :

      “Cover Letter” shall be a maximum one-page letter including the name and address of the organization submitting the proposal; whether the proposing firm is an individual, partnership, corporation or joint venture; and the name, mailing/e-mail addresses, and telephone/fax numbers the contact person who will be authorized to make representations for the organization.

    • Separate Technical Proposal Only - Proposal Submittal (required)

      “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” should demonstrate the PROPOSER’S full understanding of the SCOPE OF WORK and the effort needed to complete the Project on time and within the budget through the submittal of a proposed work plan including project deliverables (identify specifically and thoroughly for each portion of and phase). No pricing shall be included in this section.

      The TECHNICAL PROPOSAL shall include a proposed work schedule to indicate duration and completion dates, including the dates of Deliverables/Milestones and estimates of the amount of time to be spent with City Staff during each phase of the project.

      The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 (Not including report samples) combined.

    • Separate Price Proposal Submittal:

      PRICE PROPOSAL shall be submitted in this upload apart from the proposal. 

      Reference PRICE PROPOSAL.

      1. Specifies, at a minimum, the level of effort and hourly rate for Proposer’s key personnel/project position and a detailed breakdown of fees for each sub-consultant as an attachment.
      2. Estimated reimbursable cost schedules shall depict only those expenditures that are exclusive to and in support of the Project scope of services. The proposed estimated reimbursable cost schedule shall include a detailed listable of reimbursables.

      Each Proposer must submit a PRICE Proposal containing all costs associated with the technical proposal. Using the attached Price Proposal in this RFP, provide Proposer’s lump-sum price for performing all services and work called for in the SCOPE OF WORK. The Proposer’s lump-sum price shall include, without limitation:

      1. all designs, equipment, materials, labor, insurance and bond premiums, home office, jobsite, and other overhead, profit and services relating to the Proposer’s performance of its obligations under the Contract (including all work, equipment, materials, labor, and services provided by subcontractors and intellectual property rights necessary to perform the work);
      2. performance of each and every portion of the work
      3. all costs of obtaining Government approvals other than Government approvals that are the responsibility of the City of Pasadena;
      4. all costs of compliance with Government rules, except to the extent such compliance is the responsibility of the City of Pasadena;
      5. all taxes, duties, permits, and other fees or royalties incident to the performance of the SCOPE OF WORK;
      6. payment of all salaries, wages, benefits, and expenses of the Proposer’s employees;
      7. compensation for all risks, liabilities, and contingencies assigned to the Proposer; and
      8. all other costs needed or incurred to complete the Project.
      9. all ProForma Submission Requirements (if required)
    • Additional Data (if necessary)

      “Additional Data” shall include any other data the PROPOSER deems essential to the evaluation of the proposal, i.e., letter of reference, other related projects, etc., or other required documents.

      The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 (Not including report samples) combined.

    • Preferences (if applied)
    • Is your company currently certified with the State of California Department of General Services (DGS) as a Small or Micro Business? (required)

      If this preference is applied to the solicitation, and your company is seeking this preference, you must provide a copy of the certification from DGS.

    • Please upload a copy of your Current California DGS Certification (required)
    • Is your company currently located within the boundary of the City of Pasadena? (required)
    • Please upload a copy of your Company's Pasadena Business License (required)
    • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Copy of License or Certification (required)

      Please upload a copy of your: TBD

    • California Department of Industrial Relations Registration Verification (required)

      Solely for the purpose of verification. Please enter your Public Works Contractor Registration Number. This will be verified against the state database for the Department of Industrial Relations Registration.

    • Statement of Qualifications and/or Experience

      The Statement of Qualifications should highlight your company’s most applicable products, services, and experience.

    • FORMS

      Please download, complete and submit any required forms below.

    • Disclosure of Contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (required)

      Disclosures:
      Respondents are invited to disclose any current contracts, subcontracts, or agreements with DHS, including any related data-sharing arrangements.  If provided, respondents may include:

      • DHS agency or sub-agency (if applicable)
      • General description of services
      • Whether data-sharing with third parties is involved

      If no such relationships exist, respondents may indicate “No.”

      Questions related to the disclosure shall be asked and answered through the solicitation Question and Answer process. The completed disclosure form will be reviewed by and shared with the City Manager’s office.  Please upload this form as part of the submittal checklist and email a copy to CMOContractsAssessement@cityofpasadena.net.

       

    • AA1; AA2; AA3; SIGNATURE & LEGAL STATUS; AND DECLARATION OF NON-Collusion (required)

      If your proposal does not include all of the below items, it may be deemed non-responsive.

      • Each PROPOSER must submit a completed Form AA-1. Failure to submit this form will result in automatic disqualification with no exceptions unless PROPOSER has an approved form on file with the City.
      • Form AA-2 is required to be submitted for projects involving labor or services in excess of $25,000.
      • Form AA-3 is Optional. (Copies attached)
      • A completed and signed "Declaration of Non-Collusion." (Copy attached)
      • SIGNATURE & LEGAL STATUS (Copy attached)
      • Evidence of certification by State of California as a small or micro-business, if claiming such preference – https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

    • Taxpayer Protection Amendment Disclosure (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

      For RFP/RFQ where the selected vendor/contract will require City Council approval (check with City project manager for clarification), the following requirement applies:

      • TAX PAYER PROTECTION ACT – PROPOSER SUBMITS A COPY OF THE COMPLETED TPA FORM TO THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

      E-MAIL: OfficialRecords-CityClerk@Cityofpasadena.net

    • Conflict of Interest (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Relevant Experience Form (required)

      Complete and submit the attached Relevant Experience Form with your bid to demonstrate experience with projects of similar scope and size to that which is to be performed.

    • Designated Representative (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Consultant Listing

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Technical Questionnaire Form

      This form is only required for the purchases of technology. If selected, proposers will be required to complete the Pasadena Department of Information Technology Technical Questionnaire. The questionnaire is included in the #Attachments. When completing the questionnaire, please note:

      • Section 4.0 must be completed for externally hosted/SAAS applications; and
      • Section 5.0 must be completed for City hosted/on-premises software
    • Data Security for Printers/Copiers/Scanners (required)

      In order to comply with the section named “Data Security for Printers/Copiers/Scanners,” My company will:

    • DISQUALIFICATION DISCLOSURE (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Federal Forms
    • Federal Required Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Disclosure_of_Lobbying_Activities (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Unique Entity Identifier (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • PROOF OF AUTHORITY
    • Proof of Authority - Identity Confirmation (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proof of Authority - Incumbency Certificate (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proof of Authority - Certificate of Secretary

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Proof of Authority - Resolution (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • HUD REQUIREMENTS
    • HUD Federal Forms (under $300k) (required)

      In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-under-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378

      HUD Federal Forms (under $200k)

      • Worker’s Compensation Certification
      • Federal Lobbyist Certification
      • Past Performance Certification
      • List of Proposed Subcontractors
    • HUD Federal Forms (Over $300k) (required)

      In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-over-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378

      HUD Federal Forms (Over $200k)

      • Worker’s Compensation Certification
      • Federal Lobbyist Certification
      • Past Performance Certification
      • List of Proposed Subcontractors
      • Section 3 Business Concern
      • Business Concern Affirmation
      • Notice of Section 3 Commitment
      • Section 3 Economic Opportunity Plan
    • Active SAM Registration (required)

      All vendors responding to this solicitation must provide a copy of their Active SAM Registration with their proposal.

    • Funding
    • How is this Procurement Funded? (required)

      Select a general funding source

    • Confirm requirements from the Grantor are Satisfied (required)
    • Please include the full name of the funding agency (not the program): (required)

      For Example: "Homeland Security"

    • Federal-Aid Project No. (required)

      Do not erase the text below. Enter the number after the text that reads "FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NUMBER:"

    • Amount of Award from HUD (required)
    • Additional Federal Attachments

      Below is a list of potential attachments that may or may not apply to your procurement.  Please review the attachments in the section named "Attachments" to ensure they are relevant and appropriate.

    • Setup
    • Include a Price Proposal? (required)
    • Does this procurement include any of the following (check all that apply)
    • Has DoIT approved your specifications? (required)
    • Has BSFMD approved your specifications?
    • Type of Technology Included (required)

      Goods/Equipment, Services, SAAS, Printers, Copiers/Scanners)

    • Has HR approved your Scope of Work, or Specification? (required)
    • HR Compliance with AB 339 (When buying a service or labor)

      If any of the following items apply, please contact HR (Jaime Arellano, jarellano@cityofpasadena.net; (626) 744-7301) for approval before you proceed.  DO NOT SUBMIT BEYOND THIS POINT UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL FROM HUMAN RESOURCES.

    • How many grand total pages should be included in the "Technical Proposal," the "Additional Data," and the "Statement of Qualifications" combined? (required)
    • Are there any License or Certification Requirement? (required)

      This particular question is to be answered for the company (or their subcontractors) not their employees.

    • License or Certification Type: (required)

      Please enter the specific License or Certification required to be eligible to compete on this solicitation. For example, "CPA - Certified Public Accountant."

    • Is this a License from the State of California Licensing Board? (required)
    • Does this procurement include buying a public work? (required)

      State of California Definition: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid in whole or in part out of public funds. It can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a public works project.

    • Is experience required to be eligible to compete on this solicitation? (required)
    • Evaluation Criteria
    • Select Evaluation Criteria to Include

      Choose your evaluation factors. Below are example factors you can consider for your Evaluation Criteria. It is important that your actual evaluation of proposals is consistent with the factors and criteria you include in the RFP document. You will be able to add or edit any custom criteria along with the point values (using a 100-point-scale) while you are editing the Evaluation Section of this project.

    • Contract Terms
    • Base Contract Duration: How many years will be included for the base contract? (required)
    • Optional Renewals: How many one-year optional contract renewals will be included with the contract? (required)
    • Award Method? (required)

      General definitions and parameters of each approach.

      • Award to the Winner: This is a traditional public procurement where the winning bid or proposal is selected based on the Lowest, Responsive and Responsible Bidder when using a Competitive Bid process; or the Highest Scored Proposal when using the Competitive Selection process.
      • Split Award: A “Split-Award” is designed to specify and distinguish separate Groups of awards based on separate specifications or Scopes of Work. A vendor can respond to any combination of the Groups provided they are responsive and responsible. Each Group is evaluated and awarded independently. Effectively, there could be a separate winner for each Group.
      • Back Up Vendor (RFPs Only): This method is intended to contract with a back up vendor in the event the winner is unable to fulfill the contract.
    • UNIQUE INDUSTRY PROCUREMENT METHODS
    • Soliciting Proposals from Developers (required)

      Used for development projects typically by Housing or Economic Development.

    • Select Unique Sections to Include
    • Evaluation Criteria
    • ENGINEERING ONLY: required to comply with AIA requirements? (required)

    Key dates

    1. June 30, 2026Published
    2. August 5, 2026Responses Due

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