EL-102B CPR-136.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the procurement and installation of an Automated Parking Guidance System across three campus parking lots (Lot 75, Lot 63, and Lot 60). The project requires vendors to provide a comprehensive parking management solution including ultrasonic sensors, LED matrix signs, LED VMS signage, and potentially camera-based detection systems capable of delivering real-time parking space occupancy data, dwelling times, and utilization rates. All proposed equipment must be IP67-rated to withstand inclement weather, ice buildup, and pressure washing, with the ability to push custom messages to monument and LED signage. Proposals must be submitted online through the SciQuest bidding platform by October 25, 2024, with an installation and operational completion target date of August 1, 2025. The university will consider alternative vehicle detection technologies, including wireless battery-operated surface-mounted sensors, provided they meet or exceed specified performance requirements. Questions must be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu.

Vendors are permitted to subcontract with prior written approval, provided all subcontractor costs are included in the cost proposal. Pricing and terms must remain firm for 365 days from the proposal opening date. The university does not specify a budget range, guarantee minimum purchase quantities or dollar amounts, or designate any explicit set-asides for particular respondent types. The resulting contract is not mandatory for university departments, state agencies, or municipalities. Vendors must be prepared to work with the university's preferred electrical contractors and integrate solutions with existing electrical and network infrastructure at the specified parking locations, which may require trenching or other infrastructure modifications.