DEM Port of Galilee Parking Lot G Management System

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Coastal Resources (RIDEM-DCR) is seeking qualified firms to provide and install a comprehensive parking management system for State Lot G in the Port of Galilee, Narragansett, RI. The procurement involves acquiring a complete system with hardware, software, automated barrier gates, and a fee collection mechanism to effectively monitor parking revenue and metrics. Vendors must deliver a technologically advanced solution that meets current business and customer needs, with full installation and implementation services. The RFP (RFP25004599) requires proposers to submit detailed technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by October 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST at 301 Great Island Rd., Narragansett. The evaluation criteria will assess technical merit, cost competitiveness, and proposed ISBE participation rates, with the lowest cost proposal receiving maximum points. The initial contract period will be 12 months, beginning approximately September 1, 2024.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with vendors receiving evaluation points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rates. Proposers must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1M per occurrence), workers compensation, automobile liability ($1M), crime insurance ($500K), professional liability ($2M), cyber/privacy liability ($2M), and umbrella liability ($5M per occurrence/$10M aggregate). While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the RFP indicates the state seeks to replace or upgrade an existing parking management infrastructure. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on cost alone or to cancel the solicitation entirely. No explicit budget range or total contract value is provided in the documentation, though the scope suggests a significant technological investment for a state-managed parking facility. Continuation of the contract beyond the initial fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.