Parking Services, Pay-by-Connected Device

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking proposals from qualified firms to implement a Pay-by-Connected Device system for on-street and off-street parking accessible to the public. The project requires a hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, facilities, and software applications, including a secure internet access website for consumers, payment processing services, and customer signage. The contractor must also deliver training on the software's use, mechanisms for payment verification and enforcement, ongoing technical support, and marketing efforts to promote the service to potential users. The solicitation, identified as RFP-25-219, was posted on July 2, 2025, with a response deadline of July 29, 2025. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The project falls under NAICS code 541511, indicating a focus on custom computer programming services. The City emphasizes a comprehensive solution that integrates hardware, software, and support services to enhance parking payment convenience, with a primary point of contact being Lawanda Barber, reachable via email or phone for further inquiries.