Technology Solutions for Smart Curb Management

The City of Santa Monica is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a software and hardware technology solution to improve curb management. The solution should use emerging technologies to make the curb management model more efficient, data-driven, and user-friendly. The City is looking for a solution that can enhance curb performance through innovative hardware and software approaches, including enhanced video and sensor technologies, data collection, analysis, and payment solutions. The solution should be able to improve transportation efficiency, safety, mobility, traffic flow, and curbside access in an urban environment. The City is requesting a comprehensive pricing proposal that includes all costs associated with the delivery, installation, operation, and maintenance of the proposed solution. Some key features of the solution include: • Improving loading zone turnover and regulatory compliance via pricing or other mechanisms • Having integration capabilities with relevant City systems • Being deployable initially on focused Downtown corridors and having the potential to scale more broadly • Having a comprehensive service and management plan, dedicated key personnel, technical staff, and on-site assistance as needed The City is looking for a firm-fixed contract for an initial term of two years, with three one-year renewal options. The contract will be awarded to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration all the evaluation factors. Some of the key evaluation factors include: • Value-added attributes such as product quality and sustainability, efficiency considerations, risk mitigation, and superior supplier service • Scalability and phased project management plan • Financial viability and pricing • Ability to deliver solutions, including system functionality and ease of use, user-interface quality, and company experience and stability • Conformance to RFP requirements • Depth and breadth of solutions, including solutions that improve transportation efficiency, safety, mobility, traffic flow, and curbside access