The Wayne State University Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) Replacement project is a campus‑wide, design‑build effort to replace aging gated parking infrastructure with an integrated hardware‑software solution. The scope includes demolition of existing equipment, construction of new concrete islands, installation of entry/exit stations, automatic gates, bollards, license‑plate‑recognition (LPR) cameras, Pay‑By‑Plate kiosks, and a Virtual Permit Management System (VPMS) that can operate “gateless.” The contract also requires full system testing, training, warranty support, and optional alternates such as extended maintenance, additional LPR hardware, and LED signage. The project must comply with Michigan prevailing‑wage rules, WSU wage‑rate policies, PCI‑DSS standards, and extensive insurance and bonding requirements.
• Scope: civil construction (concrete islands, underground utilities), electrical/mechanical installation (gates, bollards, power/data), hardware procurement (LPR cameras, kiosks), software integration (VPMS, PCMS, CBORD, parking apps).
• Key dates: pre‑bid conference 01‑15‑2025; bid deadline 02‑21‑2025; award 04‑07‑2025; substantial completion Nov 2025.
• Compliance: Mandatory prevailing‑wage rates (Michigan WHD 9917/9918), 5 % bid bond (≥ $50 k), 100 % performance bonds, 10 % retainage, strict non‑1099 labor rules, and detailed record‑keeping.