San Mateo Downtown Parking Technology

The San Mateo Downtown Parking Technology project, identified as Federal Project No. CML-5102(048) and City Project No. 461009, is a municipal infrastructure initiative managed by the City of San Mateo Public Works Department. The scope of work involves the design, delivery, installation, and integration of a comprehensive parking space management system across various city parking structures. Key deliverables include vehicle detection and counting systems for upper and street-level spaces, dynamic message signs for real-time occupancy alerts, and a centralized management system for monitoring and trend analysis. The project requires full integration with existing city infrastructure and adherence to Caltrans standards and Bay Area ITS Architecture. The contract was awarded based on a Lowest-Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. IPS Group Inc. was ranked first with a total bid of $1,483,037, significantly below the engineer's estimate of $2,319,000. The period of performance is 200 working days, which includes a mandatory 20-working-day continuous Site Acceptance Test (SAT) to ensure system stability. Performance is measured through installation tests and final system acceptance conducted on-site by city inspectors. Administrative requirements include strict compliance with state prevailing wage laws, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals, and federal non-discrimination mandates. The contractor is required to maintain a competent on-site supervisor and must perform at least 30 percent of the contract value using its own organization, excluding specialty items. Mandatory security and financial protections include performance and payment bonds, as well as comprehensive liability insurance. All manufactured materials must be provided with a Certificate of Compliance, and laboratory testing must be performed by Caltrans-certified or NICET-accredited facilities.