Design-Build Services for the Parking Access Revenue and Control Systems (PARCS) Replacement Project

Contract 11862.76 is a design-build services solicitation issued by the City and County of San Francisco Airport Commission to replace and enhance the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) across the San Francisco International Airport campus. The project encompasses the design, construction, procurement, and integration of infrastructure and technology at all major garages, lots, and parking facilities. Key deliverables include the replacement of hardware and software at entry and exit lanes, the implementation of license plate recognition, automated parking guidance, virtual permits, and revenue optimization systems, as well as new digital and static wayfinding and lighting. The total estimated budget, including contingency, is 34.3 million dollars, with an estimated direct construction cost of 24.6 million dollars. The contract follows a rigorous selection process where the award is based on the highest ranking score derived from a technical proposal, oral interviews, and a price proposal, following a pass/fail minimum qualifications screening. Performance must be completed within 900 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed for programming. The contractor must adhere to strict compliance standards, including the 14B Local Business Enterprise program requiring 8 percent subcontracting for certified Micro and Small LBEs, SFO sustainability design standards, and the First Source Hiring Agreement. Security requirements are significant, including the need for non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information and specific clearances for customs security areas. Payment is processed via written applications for payment based on an approved schedule of values.