Parking Space Monitoring Solutions

The University of Connecticut issued Request for Proposal CDR041626 on April 16, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to design, supply, implement, and maintain a comprehensive parking space monitoring system across its multiple campuses, including the Storrs main campus and regional locations in Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury. The procurement requires vendors to deliver real-time parking space availability data, user-friendly access to parking information, and data analytics capabilities that integrate with existing campus technology and physical infrastructure serving both surface lots and multi-level garages. Key deliverables include system design, hardware and software implementation, training, technical support, and customer support services for an initial three-year contract term with five optional one-year extensions for a potential total contract duration of eight years. The University anticipates a phased rollout beginning with the Storrs campus. Proposals are due May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET through the HuskyBuy portal, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET and a deadline for proposer questions of May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Optional proposer presentations or demonstrations may be scheduled for June 9-11, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Firm Experience and Demonstrated Success (15% weight), Depth and Breadth of Product Capabilities, Support, and Training (35% weight), Implementation and Project Plan (20% weight), and Pricing Proposal (30% weight). Proposers must provide three references from comparable institutions, with preference given to higher education institutions, and all proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days from the due date.

The University of Connecticut encourages participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DisBE) certified by Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services, as well as Connecticut-based businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Vendors must comply with Connecticut General Statutes regarding nondiscrimination, ethics, and campaign contribution restrictions, and must submit mandatory documentation including Campaign Contribution Certification forms, Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, Connecticut Economic Impact Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Vendor Code of Conduct acknowledgment. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate, cyber liability of $2,000,000 annually, and professional liability of $1,000,000, with the State of Connecticut and University named as additional insureds. Standard payment terms are 2% discount if paid within 15 days or net 45 days, with proposers permitted to offer alternate terms. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the procurement documents; pricing will be determined through the RFP evaluation process and may be structured as hourly rates, fixed prices per task, or total lump sum amounts as specified in the final contract award.