EL-103A CPR-141.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for an Automated Parking Guidance System to be implemented across multiple campus parking lots (Lot 75, Lot 63, and Lot 60). The procurement seeks a comprehensive parking management solution including ultrasonic sensors, LED matrix signs, LED variable message signs (VMS), and potentially camera-based detection systems to provide real-time parking space occupancy data, dwelling times, and utilization rates. The system must include IP67-rated equipment capable of withstanding inclement weather, ice buildup, and pressure washing, with the ability to push custom messages to monument and LED signage. Vendors may propose alternative vehicle detection technologies such as wireless battery-operated surface-mounted sensors if they meet or exceed specified performance requirements. Proposals must be submitted online through the SciQuest bidding platform by October 25, 2024, with the university's target installation and operational date of August 1, 2025. Potential bidders must direct questions to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu.

No specific budget range is provided in the solicitation, and the university does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantity or dollar amount. The resulting contract is not mandatory for university departments, state agencies, or municipalities. Pricing and terms must remain firm for 365 days from the proposal opening date. Subcontracting is permitted with prior written approval, and subcontractor costs must be included in the cost proposal, with the university reserving the right to assess damages against the contractor for subcontractor performance failures. No explicit set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or incumbent vendors are mentioned. The procurement involves integration with existing electrical and network infrastructure at the specified parking locations, with vendors potentially required to work with the university's preferred electrical contractors and utilize existing chase ways, risers, and electrical rooms.