EL-109B CPR-113.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document for the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeking an Automated Parking Guidance System to be implemented across three campus parking lots: Lot 75, Lot 63, and Lot 60. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive parking management solution including ultrasonic sensors, LED matrix signs, LED variable message signage (VMS), and potentially camera-based detection systems designed to provide 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. The university will consider alternative vehicle detection technologies, including wireless battery-operated surface-mounted sensors, provided they meet or exceed specified performance requirements and can integrate with existing electrical and network infrastructure. 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. Questions should be directed to Brad Bauman at brad.bauman@wisc.edu. No bidder's conference or mandatory site visit is specified in the RFP summary.

The RFP does not specify a budget range, and the university does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantity or dollar amount. Pricing and terms must remain firm for 365 days from the proposal opening date. No explicit set-asides or restrictions on respondent types are designated, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned. 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 any subcontractor performance failures. The resulting contract is not mandatory for university departments, state agencies, or municipalities. Existing infrastructure at the sites includes power availability, though some locations may require trenching or infrastructure modifications to support the system. Vendors will be required to coordinate with the university's preferred electrical contractors and may utilize existing chase ways, risers, and electrical rooms for implementation.