Project Information

Bid Title

RFI Parking Access & Revenue Control System (PARCS

Issuing Agency

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Location

Washington

Published Date

Aug 4, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

WMATA-0000010901

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Project Description

SEP Program: Solicitation Name: MBE RFI Parking Access & Revenue Control System (PARCS SEP %: Solicitation ID: WMATA-0000010901 Solicitation Format/Type: Sell Solicitation RFx Solicitation Round: 1 Solicitation Version: 1 Solicitation Start Date: 08/03/2026 4:00PM EDT 09/14/2026 04:00 PM EDT Solicitation End Date: Pre Bid/Proposal Date: 08/17/2026 Bid/Propose on all Lines Items: Yes Solicitation Description: WMATA's existing Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) was deployed approximately 14 years ago, with portions of the underlying infrastructure dating back to the original construction of several facilities. The system has reached the end of its useful life and is increasingly difficult to maintain due to aging hardware, obsolete technology, and the vendor's discontinuation of support for the installed platform. Over the past decade, significant advancements in parking management, payment processing, and customer service technologies have surpassed the capabilities of the current system. As a result, WMATA faces limitations in meeting evolving customer expectations and delivering the seamless, convenient, and efficient parking experience that today's users demand. To address these challenges, WMATA seeks to modernize its parking operations by replacing the existing PARCS with a cloud-based, state-of-good-repair solution. The modernization effort will also include the deployment of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology integrated with WMATA's broader fare collection and payment ecosystem, enhancing operational efficiency, customer convenience, and long-term system sustainability. Payment Terms: Edits to Submitted Bids: Allowed Multiple Bids: Not Allowed Contact: Karen P Kelly Phone: Email ID Email: Online Discussion: Live Chat Help:

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

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