Parking Access and Revenue Control System Upgrade, System Administration Parking Garage

Houston Community College (HCC) is seeking proposals for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) Upgrade at its System Administration Parking Garage located at 3200 Main Street in Houston, Texas. The project involves completely replacing the existing outdated parking system infrastructure across 1,481,151 sq. ft. of parking space, with specific objectives to improve traffic flow, enhance campus security, provide better payment processing, ensure ADA compliance, and reduce maintenance downtime. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience and provide references demonstrating their capabilities. The project will require installing new entry/exit stations, barrier gates, license plate recognition cameras, card readers, and associated infrastructure. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with electronic bids due via the Bonfire portal by October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. central time. The project is anticipated to be recommended for board approval in January 2026, with the successful contractor required to perform a minimum of 30% of the work using their own labor force.

HCC has established a small business participation goal of 35% for this procurement, encouraging bidders to provide added value concepts that benefit the college and community. The solicitation includes multiple set-aside provisions and requirements for small business enterprises (SBE), with detailed documentation required for subcontractor participation and certification. Vendors must complete various compliance forms, including Conflict of Interest Questionnaires, Ownership Disclosure documents, and certifications related to state government hardening regulations. The engineer's estimated project budget ranges from $150,000 to $175,000, with liquidated damages of $800 per calendar day for late completion. The project will require a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts and labor, including on-site service and travel expenses. Successful contractors must comply with HCC's Small Business Development Program requirements and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and may award multiple contracts or make no award at all.