Columbia Ionwave #RFI001-26-27-JAH

City of Columbia Parking Management System Modernization RFI

The City of Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking information from vendors to modernize its Parking Management System across nine parking decks, surface lots, and on-street spaces. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia, South Carolina (Parking Services Division) - OEMs and Technology Platforms Mentioned: - Genetec (Security Center) - Passport (Mobile payment platform) - T2 (Enforcement and citation management) - ParkHub (Transaction handling) - Can/Am Technologies (Teller Cashiering system) - Elavon (Credit card processing) - Products/Services Requested: - Parking equipment: License Plate Recognition (LPR), enforcement cameras, citation issuance equipment, accessories - Parking management software: enforcement, meter management, permit/citation management, revenue reporting, inventory management, cloud/on-premises solutions - Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS): garage/lot access, entry/exit gates, gate hardware, ticketing/teller systems, pay-on-foot systems, automated kiosks, revenue control, parking booths - Professional services: maintenance, warranty, technical support, lifecycle management, implementation, installation, integration, hosting, licensing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with Can/Am Technologies' Teller Cashiering platform - Use of Elavon for credit card processing - Compatibility with existing systems (Genetec, Passport, T2, ParkHub) - Feedback on emerging technologies, implementation challenges, and commercial/pricing models - Innovative solutions and best practices are encouraged for future procurement planning

Description

The City of Columbia is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding current and emerging Parking Management Systems, technologies, equipment, software, and related professional services. The goal is to modernize the City's parking infrastructure and management systems to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support future growth. The City operates nine structured parking decks and intends to expand gated operations to all deck facilities. This Request for Information (RFI) will assist the City in evaluating available solutions and support future procurement planning for parking management and mobility initiatives.

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