Automated Parking Management Solution for Hernando County Parks

Hernando County's Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from vendors or contractors experienced in automated self-validation parking management solutions. The initiative focuses on enhancing the parking experience across the county’s parks by implementing a system that eliminates the need for physical hangtags or stickers and reduces interaction with park attendants. The Parks and Recreation Department manages twenty parks, with plans to deploy the new self-validation system in eleven of these parks, specifically targeting Rogers Park and Alfred McKethan/Pine Island Park. The project also includes the provision of two cash-accepting kiosks at these parks, capable of handling bills, coins, and credit card transactions, to facilitate easier payment options for park visitors. This solicitation, titled "Automated Parking Management Solution for Hernando County Parks," is posted under solicitation number 24-RFP00847/FAP, with a response deadline of August 26, 2024. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and it is structured as a revenue-sharing arrangement. The project falls under NAICS code 333924, which pertains to automated parking systems, and is managed by the Florida Parks & Recreation department. The primary contact for the solicitation is Alisa Pike, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Additional details and project information are accessible through the county’s procurement portal. The contract aims to modernize parking management within the county’s parks, improve operational efficiency, and generate revenue through the new automated systems.