Texas Abilene Civic Plus #CB-2649

Abilene Regional Airport seeks new Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) and full-service operation proposals

This opportunity from the City of Abilene, Texas, focuses on upgrading and operating the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at Abilene Regional Airport Terminal Parking Lot. - Government Buyer: - City of Abilene, Texas - Abilene Regional Airport - Director of Transportation Services and Office of the Purchasing Administrator - Products and Equipment Requested: - Replacement and installation of new PARCS equipment and software - Includes ticket spitters, automated credit card lanes with gate arms, manned parking booth with register, parking pass systems, credit card systems, servers, network equipment, and weather-resistant hardware - Approximately 450 employee proximity cards - Replacement of exit gates - Management of 731 parking spaces (629 public/employee, 102 rental car) - Services Requested: - Removal and disposal of old parking equipment - Turnkey installation of new PARCS system, including Level 1 training and remote support - Alternate option for full-service operation, maintenance, and management of the parking lot under a concession agreement (24/7 operation, staffing, customer service, equipment maintenance, financial reporting) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support multiple payment methods: cash, credit/debit cards, EMV chip, contactless tap, mobile wallets - Employee parking management via proximity cards or alternative - Robust reporting, real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, secure role-based access, and software updates - Integration with City IT for networking and credit card access - Compliance with Buy America/Build America requirements - Encouragement of ACDBE/DBE participation - Performance and payment bonds required for proposals over specified values - Preference for physical staff at exit gates, but fully automated solutions considered if detailed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to qualified installers, equipment providers, and operators. - Contract term is five years with options for renewal (up to two one-year or one to three-year extensions); month-to-month extensions possible for holdover situations.

Description

The City of Abilene is soliciting proposals for the replacement and installation of a new Parking and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at the Abilene Regional Airport Terminal Parking Lot. The scope includes removal of old equipment, installation of new parking and revenue control system equipment and software, and provision of a turnkey solution for 24-hour automated parking revenue collection and control systems with a manned parking booth during airline operating hours. An alternate proposal option allows for full service operation of the Terminal Parking Lot, including manned operation under a concession and operations agreement. The system must support multiple payment methods, employee parking management, and provide robust reporting and remote diagnostic capabilities.

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