Parking Access and Revenue Control System Replacement

The Wichita Airport Authority, through the City of Wichita Finance Department/Purchasing Division, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 260030) for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) replacement project. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide demolition and replacement services for the Airport Authority's existing 33-lane PARCS infrastructure, which has reached the end of its approximately 10-year useful life. Key deliverables and objectives include replacing aging equipment, adding nesting lanes for the parking structure roof, converting commercial vehicle lanes to free-flow access with License Plate Recognition (LPR) enforcement, relocating fiber-optic communication cabling and head-end equipment to an IT room within the parking structure, installing new outdoor-rated communications enclosures at each PARCS plaza, and implementing LPR on all transient lanes to support revenue control and mobile payment options. Minimum respondent qualifications require demonstrated understanding of industry standards and best practices, prior experience with projects of comparable size and complexity, knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, Kansas Secretary of State registration, and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications and experience (40%), technical expertise and resources (30%), and references and past performance (30%). The RFQ was released on February 12, 2026, with written questions due by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2026, and qualifications responses required by 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2026, submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal and limited to 13 pages. The City Staff Screening and Selection Committee will evaluate qualifications from March 2-6, 2026, with a tentative Request for Proposal (Step 2) anticipated to be issued on March 9, 2026, to qualified respondents.

All RFQ responses must include a completed Mutual Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, firm profile with official contact information and authorized signature, comprehensive documentation of company experience and technical resources, a minimum of three professional references with letters on company letterhead, completed Request for Proposal Conditions Certification, and any exceptions to the document's requirements. The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No pricing information is requested at the RFQ stage; pricing proposals will be requested during the subsequent Step 2 RFP process. The City of Wichita reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses and to conduct optional oral presentations with selected respondents. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFQ, the project's scope—encompassing system demolition, equipment replacement, infrastructure modifications across 33 lanes, and technology integration—indicates a significant capital investment. Interested firms must be registered with the Kansas Secretary of State and capable of managing complex airport parking infrastructure projects of comparable scope and scale.