04180_Mar_17_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of New Britain, Connecticut for a comprehensive on-street parking system upgrade (Solicitation Number 04180). The solicitation seeks vendors to provide a complete parking meter solution, including on-street parking upgrades, parking meter/kiosks, pay-by-cell technology, management software, and collection services. The bid is open to all vendors and will be available from June 27, 2024, at 10:15:00 AM EDT to August 02, 2024, at 10:30:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running concurrently. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination, and the primary contact for the project is Jack Pieper at the city's main office located at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT.

The solicitation does not specify a detailed estimated total value or include specific line items, and the payment terms are designated as "Vendor Specified". The project appears to be a comprehensive replacement or upgrade of the city's existing parking infrastructure, focusing on modernizing parking payment and management technologies. Interested vendors can submit questions during the specified vendor Q&A period and are expected to provide a holistic solution that includes hardware (meters/kiosks), software management systems, and payment collection mechanisms. The RFP suggests the city is seeking to improve parking convenience, efficiency, and revenue collection through technological upgrades.