Cellular Phone Payment Method for Digital Parking Meters

The District of Columbia is seeking a contractor to develop and implement a comprehensive cellular phone-based payment system for digital parking meters across the city's curbside spaces. This procurement opportunity focuses on integrating advanced technological solutions that will allow drivers to pay for parking using cellular phone technology. The primary objective is to create a fully functional, user-friendly digital parking solution that modernizes the current parking payment infrastructure. Key deliverables will likely include a robust mobile payment platform, backend payment processing systems, and integration with existing parking meter technology. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in digital payment technologies, mobile application development, and urban parking management systems. While the specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, prospective vendors can expect to be assessed on technological innovation, system reliability, security features, and ease of implementation. The opportunity was originally posted on December 6, 2010, with an unusual due date listed as December 30, 1899, which appears to be an administrative error in the documentation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the contract opportunity description. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or provide detailed information about existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Without clear budget parameters, potential vendors should be prepared to propose comprehensive solutions that balance technological sophistication with cost-effectiveness. The contract appears to be focused on a citywide digital parking payment system for the District of Columbia, suggesting a potentially significant project scope. Interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in mobile payment technologies, urban infrastructure solutions, and the ability to implement large-scale technological systems in a municipal environment. While exact budget ranges are not specified, the complexity of developing a city-wide cellular phone payment method for parking meters implies a substantial investment and potential multi-year implementation strategy.