EL-106A CPR-113.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 multiple campus parking lots (Lot 75, Lot 63, and Lot 60). The system requires vendors to supply and install ultrasonic sensors, LED matrix signs, LED variable message signs (VMS), and potentially camera-based detection systems capable of providing real-time parking space occupancy data, dwelling times, and utilization rates. All equipment must be IP67-rated to withstand inclement weather, ice buildup, and pressure washing. Proposals must be submitted online through the SciQuest bidding platform by October 25, 2024, with a target installation and operational 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. All inquiries must be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu.

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