Metro

Buyer is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide parking solutions consulting services for the Oregon Convention Center. The consultant will assess the current Amano parking system, conduct feasibility studies for a gateless parking system, and make recommendations that enhance guest experiences while increasing revenue and decreasing expenses. The work includes consulting with interested parties, analyzing costs and benefits, and developing an implementation plan for system transition.

• 4/28/2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 4/30/2025 - Proposal Coaching Request Deadline
• 5/7/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 5/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Minimum 5 years experience in parking management or transportation planning
• Proven track record managing parking system projects
• Familiarity with parking systems including Amano and gateless technologies
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven recommendations
• Certified Parking Professional (CPP) certification
• Knowledge of parking regulations and standards
• Experience with integrating new technologies into existing systems

• Conduct assessment of current Amano parking system
• Consult with interested parties through interviews and surveys
• Perform feasibility study for gateless parking system
• Develop implementation plan for system transition
• Recommend technology enhancements and user experience improvements
• Analyze cost-benefit of transitioning to gateless system
• Prepare comprehensive final report with recommendations
• Present findings to interested parties
• Identify infrastructure requirements for new system
• Support RFP process and implementation of new program
• Evaluate various gateless parking technologies like License Plate Recognition
• Determine system integration requirements with existing infrastructure
• Outline training programs for staff during transition
• Analyze data on usage patterns and revenue generation
• Develop recommendations for improving user experience
• Gather feedback from parking staff and users
• Conduct performance analysis of current system
• Identify pain points in current parking operations
• Recommend signage, lighting, and accessibility improvements
• Compare costs and benefits of different systems