EL-109A BP-15.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 supply and install 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 be rated IP67 for weather resistance and capable of withstanding 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. Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. The contract does not specify an explicit term or renewal options, though pricing and terms must remain firm for 365 days from the proposal opening date.

No specific budget range or minimum purchase guarantee is provided by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The RFP contains no set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and no incumbent vendors are identified. Subcontracting is permitted with prior written approval, with all subcontractor costs to be included in the cost proposal; the University reserves the right to assess damages against the contractor for any subcontractor performance failures. The procurement requires vendors to integrate with existing electrical and network infrastructure at the parking locations, potentially necessitating trenching or infrastructure modifications and collaboration with the University's preferred electrical contractors. The resulting contract is not mandatory for university departments, state agencies, or municipalities.