RFP #1174492 - Self-Release Vehicle Immobilization Services System
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM047729
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County is seeking a contractor to provide a self-release vehicle immobilization services system through Request for Proposal #1174492, which will be issued via BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group. The solicitation requires a comprehensive vehicle immobilization solution with specific technical requirements, including a device that can be installed in under one minute, weighs less than 20 pounds, and is compatible with vehicles from sub-compact to regular pick-up trucks. The contractor must provide a 24/7 help center for motorists, a web-based software system for tracking transactions, and complete integration with the county's ticket processing and court systems. Key deliverables include the immobilization device itself, electronic payment processing capabilities, daily data synchronization, and full training for county officers. The proposal is due on January 23, 2025, and vendors must register for free on the BidNet Direct platform, with support available at 800-835-4603 for registration assistance.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract requires vendors to have robust technological infrastructure, including a sophisticated software system capable of real-time data exchange and payment processing. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract involves handling parking violation fees and fines in accordance with Montgomery County Resolution No. 20-506. The successful contractor will act as an agent for Montgomery County, responsible for managing the vehicle immobilization system, maintaining and replacing devices, and providing comprehensive technological and customer support solutions. The procurement appears to be open to technology and service providers with expertise in parking enforcement, vehicle immobilization systems, and integrated payment platforms.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. The Contractor shall act at the direction of Montgomery County as its agent and under its authority. All fees and fines collected will be in accordance with the Montgomery County Code and Transportation Rate Resolution authorized at the time of the collection. The County's current parking violation codes and fees are articulated in Montgomery County Resolution No. 20-506.
During the term of this Contract, the Contractor must provide to the County the following services:
a) The Contractor must provide the Contractor's self-release immobilization device to be used by the County to immobilize vehicles identified in the Montgomery County Code as subject to immobilization. b) The device must not cause damage to the wheels or any part of the vehicle when being applied. c) Installation must take less than one minute. d) Must fit standard vehicles from sub-compact to a regular pick-up truck. e) Must weigh less than 20 lbs. f) The Contractor's help-center ("Help-Center") must be available 24 hours/day and 365 days/year to answer questions from immobilized motorists, and process electronic payments for immobilization fees and parking fines and/or penalties owed. g) The Contractor must provide the County access to the Contractor's web-based vehicle immobilization software system for tracking all County transactions under this Contract. h) The Contractor must integrate its vehicle immobilization software system with the County's ticket processing and/or court system(s) to communicate data to receive lists of vehicles eligible for immobilization and update payment data daily. i) The Contractor must repair and replace all Contractor's immobilization devices as needed. j) The Contractor must provide installation and training for all hardware and software used by the County for their self-release vehicle immobilization system and will train the County officers removing the immobilization devices.
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