Laguna Beach Planet bids #T&CS 26-03

Laguna Beach Solicits Mobile Parking Payment System (MPPS) Solutions

The City of Laguna Beach, California, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Mobile Parking Payment System (MPPS) to support its paid parking program of over 5,000 spaces. - Government Buyer: - City of Laguna Beach, managed by the City Council and city offices at 505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA - Products and Services Requested: - Mobile Parking Payment System (MPPS) software supporting multiple payment methods (voice, website, SMS/text, iOS/Android app) - Physical signs and decals for user guidance and City branding - Implementation, integration, and ongoing technical support, including warranty, training, and project management - Optional parking guidance system and value-added services (discounts, passes, special event parking) - Technical and Unique Requirements: - Integration with existing and future parking management and enforcement systems (e.g., Data Ticket, Inc., IPS Group, License Plate Recognition Enforcement) - PCI DSS Level 1 compliance and robust data security/ownership provisions - Flexible, configurable rate structures and real-time payment verification - City retains 100% of parking rates; all processing fees (2.6% convenience fee) paid by customers, in compliance with California's Hidden Fee Rule (SB 478) - Vendor must have at least 10 active US public agency clients and 5 years of legal operation in the US - Notable OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - IPS Group (integration partner for single space meters) - Data Ticket, Inc. (integration partner for citation issuance) - Other potential solution providers: ParkMobile, Passport Labs, PayByPhone, Parking BOXX, Allied Solutions, AMG Payment Solutions, Arcadis, Ardent Technologies, EnSight Technologies, Frogparking Inc. - The procurement is open to all qualified firms and requires electronic proposal submission via PlanetBids.

Description

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Mobile Parking Payment System (MPPS) services. The contract is for three years with an option for two additional one-year renewals. The selected contractor will provide software, signs, decals, and related services as detailed in the Scope of Services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by May 8, 2026.

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