CC #23-14 parking management systems

The City of Cape May, located in Cape May County, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Parking Management Systems contract (CC #23-14) to replace its existing parking infrastructure. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide a fully mobile, electronic-based parking management solution covering approximately 1,300 single-space parking meters and 26 existing solar-powered multi-space kiosks. Vendors may submit proposals for one, two, or all three core system components: smart meters, mobile payment solutions, and mobile Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment. The city requires a mobile payment platform that supports diverse contactless payment options, including mobile app, web, IVR, QR code, SMS, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with full integration across the parking system network. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capabilities, management approach, and cost considerations. The proposal due date is February 1, 2024, at 12:00 P.M., with a contract term not to exceed five years. Vendors must provide comprehensive details on installation, service support, warranties, and training for the parking management system.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The current parking system utilizes ParkMobile, which has generated significant revenue growth from $828,707 in 2020 to $1,825,754 in 2023. The city mandates that the new vendor retain their service charge within the parking cost while ensuring the city receives 100% of the applicable parking rate. Bidders must specify all merchant, user, and transaction fees in their proposal, with the understanding that fee competitiveness will be a factor in the award decision. The procurement appears to be moving toward a complete digital transformation, with plans to remove existing physical meter kiosks in favor of a fully app-based solution. While no specific budget range was provided, the historical revenue suggests a substantial potential contract value. The vendor will be required to be the Merchant of Record for credit card processing and provide all necessary signage for parking areas.