EL-106B CPR-134.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 solicitation seeks a comprehensive parking management solution including 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 meet IP67 ratings to withstand inclement weather, ice buildup, and pressure washing. Proposals must be submitted online through the SciQuest bidding platform, with a deadline of October 25, 2024, and the university's target installation and operational date of August 1, 2025. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu.

The RFP contains no explicit budget range but does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities or dollar amounts. Pricing and terms must remain firm for 365 days from the proposal opening date. No set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are specified, and no incumbent vendors are identified. Subcontracting is permitted with prior written approval, with all subcontractor costs included in the cost proposal; the university reserves the right to assess damages against the contractor for subcontractor performance failures. The resulting contract is not mandatory for university departments, state agencies, or municipalities. Vendors must integrate their solutions with existing electrical and network infrastructure at the specified parking locations and work with the university's preferred electrical contractors, potentially utilizing existing chase ways, risers, and electrical rooms. The university will consider alternative vehicle detection technologies, including wireless battery-operated surface-mounted sensors, provided they meet or exceed specified performance requirements.