PARKING ACCESS REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM (PARCS) AND GATELESS CONVERSION SERVICES

About Redwood City—Community Profile

Redwood City, with a population of 86,754, is the third-largest city within the county of San

Mateo. The city is approximately 33 square miles, of which 19 square miles include the mainland

mass (excluding islands). Over 70 percent of Redwood City is open space. The community

includes a vibrant Downtown featuring various entertainment, retail, and restaurant

opportunities. New commercial and residential development has increased the number of

residents and workers in the Downtown. Residents can take advantage of a wide range of

community amenities that include parks, libraries, community centers, historic districts, and

commuter rail service to other cities from San Francisco to Gilroy. Redwood City is known as a

progressive and inclusive community, reflective of its diverse population.

The City of Redwood City (“City”), California, is a Charter City founded in 1867 under the laws of

the State of California and is run by a Council/Manager form of government.

Request for Proposal

The City seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide a new gateless Parking Access and

Revenue Control System (PARCS) and specified associated enforcement capabilities and static

parking information signage for the following garages in Downtown Redwood City: Marshall

Street Parking Garage (750 Marshall Street), Jefferson Avenue Parking Garage (850 Jefferson),

and Winslow Street Parking Garage (889 Winslow). This project involves demolishing and

removing the existing gated PARCS, and installing new gateless PARCS,

with payment and enforcement based on License Plate Recognition (LPR).

Copies of this Request for Proposal are available online at:

https://www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/1962/2322

All addenda related to this procurement will be posted online to the City’s website.