Installation and Management of Fully Automated Parking Management Services at the Department of Labor’s Frances Perkins Building

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains follow-on questions for industry regarding the Parking Garage Automation opportunity at the Frances Perkins Building, intended for market research purposes.

• Industry Average Monthly Rate: The government is seeking to understand the industry's average monthly parking rate for the Frances Perkins Building, requesting a cost breakout (e.g., automation equipment capital investment, maintenance, employee overhead, profit).
• Subsidy Impact: Industry is asked how a $100,000 subsidy would influence their proposed monthly rate, given the contractor remains responsible for purchasing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment.
• Initial Capital Investment: Feedback is requested on the best industry approach for structuring the initial capital investment for automating three parking garages, specifically addressing concerns about contract continuation beyond the base year and the potential impact on base year pricing.
• Base Period Duration: The government inquires if a 24-month base period would be more helpful than a 12-month base period for initial capital investment and if it would result in a cheaper monthly rate, and by how much.
• Price Increase Recommendations: Industry is asked for recommendations on how to handle potential monthly parking price increases over the life of a contract (e.g., static costs vs. annual increases).
• Lowest Cost to Parkers: The government seeks suggestions on what they can do to facilitate the lowest possible cost to parkers for the parking garage automation efforts.

Responses are for market research only and will not be used for evaluation or award. The questions aim to gather information to shape the terms of future solicitations or contract structures related to parking garage automation.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to vendor questions regarding the OAA-26-00152 - FPB Parking Requirement RFI.

• RFI Response Due Date: The authoritative RFI response deadline is April 13, 2026. No further posting on SAM.gov will occur.
• Low-Code Cloud Solution: The government is open to low-code cloud (SaaS) solutions (e.g., Appian SaaS) for the parking application, provided the vendor is FedRAMP moderate authorized and the system remains commercially hosted without DOL network access.
• Communications Approach: Acceptable connectivity methods for a solution without DOL network access include dedicated ISP circuits, cellular/LTE/5G. Cybersecurity/privacy requirements for PIV/LPR and the Government dashboard/reporting apply.
• Installation Phasing: All installation activities must be conducted after-hours or on weekends. Specific restrictions on noise, closures, and security post impacts should be considered.
• Industry Day Attendance: A total of 9 companies attended the walkthrough. A list of attendee company names will not be posted.

This clarification confirms the RFI response deadline and provides specific guidance on acceptable technical solutions and operational constraints, which may influence vendor proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a presentation from an Industry Day held on March 12, 2026, for the Department of Labor's (DOL) Frances Perkins Building (FPB) Parking Garages Automation project. It outlines the agenda, rules of engagement, objectives, background on current parking management, details of the three parking garages (South, North, and East), requirements for a modernized parking management system, assumptions, desired feedback from industry, and important dates.

This document serves as an informational briefing for potential vendors interested in the parking garage automation opportunity. It provides context on the existing parking facilities (totaling 898 spaces across three garages), the current manual administration methods, and the government's desire to fully automate the system. Key requirements include a modernized system with automated entry/exit using license plate identification or similar technology, 24/7 customer service, and an online payment and management portal. The document also solicits specific feedback on automation timelines, proposed parking rates, and other relevant information. It highlights key dates for submitting questions (March 20, 2026) and RFI responses (April 10, 2026), and when presentation materials will be posted to SAM.gov (March 27, 2026).

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the RFI - OAA-26-00152 - FPB Parking Requirement, aiming to clarify aspects of the proposed parking management system and associated requirements.

• Identity Validation System: No integration with a DOL identity validation system is required; PIV cards are for physical access to garages and building access.
• Existing Equipment: No existing gate, barrier, LPR, or access control equipment is currently installed or intended for reuse.
• Vanpool Parking: Guaranteed parking for 72 vanpools in the East Garage is confirmed, irrespective of capacity constraints.
• Merchant of Record: DOL will not act as the merchant of record for credit card payment processing; a single consolidated merchant account for all garages is permissible.
• PIV Access: PIV cards are primarily for building access and currently grant access to the South Garage after hours. Future automated systems may use LPR and QR codes.
• Screening Process: The parking barrier gate will be the initial screening point, followed by secondary physical screening by security guards.
• Garage Closings: DOL has no current plans for garage closings affecting operations during the contract period, though GSA is evaluating a potential East Garage repair project.
• Parking Options: Both monthly and daily parking options will be available.
• Parking Restrictions: Parking is generally restricted to DOL employees, with exceptions determined by DOL leadership.
• Technology Selection: The Department has not yet selected a technology and is using this RFI to understand industry capabilities and pricing for modernizing parking garages.

This Q&A document clarifies several points that may influence vendor proposals and technical approaches for the parking modernization opportunity. It confirms the absence of existing equipment, the need for both monthly and daily parking options, and the government's intent to select a vendor after assessing industry capabilities.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for market research purposes to gather industry input on a potential project to modernize and automate parking management services at the Frances Perkins Building (FPB) in Washington, DC. The goal is to understand industry capabilities, refine requirements, assess risks, and develop an acquisition strategy. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to acquire any supplies or services.

The DOL is interested in automating parking management for three independent parking garages at the FPB, totaling 898 spaces. Key aspects include:

• Providing parking management and oversight.

• Implementing a fully service modernized parking management system with automated controlled entry/exit using technologies like license plate identification (LPI) or PIV cards.

• Offering 24/7 customer service via various communication channels.

• Providing online and mobile payment options, including an app for smartphone payments.

• Managing the parking application process, including quality control and routing to government officials for approval.

• Providing an online dashboard for government officials to track garage usage and generate reports.

• Accepting parking applications online, including employee Service Computation Date (SCD) and supervisor information for approval.

• The project may be executed in phases.

• NAICS Code: 812930 - Parking Lots and Garages.

• Industry Day: A non-mandatory Industry Day is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at the FPB, including a parking garage walk-through. Attendance is by prior registration only (limited to two representatives per company). Registration deadline is March 4, 2026.

• Requested Information: Respondents are requested to provide information on:

  • Company Information (name, address, POC, business size, NAICS codes).
  • Relevant Experience (parking garage automation, occupied federal facilities, automated garages managed in the last 5-7 years).
  • Technical Capabilities and Anticipated Approach (automation technologies, proposals, implementation insights, disruption minimization, safety/quality control).
  • Schedule and Cost Considerations (anticipated timeline).
  • Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and Schedule Input (proposed monthly/daily parking rates).
  • Industry Day Feedback.

• RFI Response Deadline: April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (ET). Responses should be limited to 15 pages (PDF format).

• Questions: Written questions must be submitted via email by March 20, 2026, 3:00 PM (ET) to Jeremy Keator and Karla Salmon. Oral questions will not be answered.

• This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only.

• The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to the RFI or attending Industry Day.

• Information submitted is for market research and will not be used to rank, score, or evaluate respondents.

• The Government makes no commitment to the scope, phasing plan, schedule, or project structure described herein.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective is to provide comprehensive parking management services and control access to three parking garages at the Frances Perkins Building (FPB).

• Provide a fully automated, modernized parking management system utilizing license plate identification, PIV cards, or contractor-provided cards for controlled entry and exit.

• Offer 24/7 customer support via multiple channels (voice, text, web, email).

• Implement a fully online web and mobile-enabled parking application and payment process, including an Android/Apple app.

• Manage the parking application process, including quality control and routing to government approving officials for daily and monthly parking.

• Provide an online dashboard for government officials to track garage usage in real-time, view trends, and generate reports.

• Facilitate electronic issuance of parking infractions by Department of Labor personnel within the contractor's database.

• Manage parking applications, verifying information and prioritizing applicants based on categories such as Official Necessity, Employees with Disabilities, Vanpools, Carpools, SES Priority Permits, Schedule C Priority Permits, and Single Riders.

• Maintain a current list of monthly parking permit holders, accessible to DOL leadership.

• Provide services for three garages: East (449 spaces, tandem), North (228 spaces), and South (221 spaces).

• The contractor shall operate within specified hours and locations.

• The permit database must reflect accurate information regarding permit inventory (90% accuracy).

• Permits shall only be issued to valid paid parkers (zero deviation).

• Weekly and monthly garage utilization reports must be provided (zero deviation).

• Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month Base Period and four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington DC, 20210.

• Garage Hours:

  • North & East Garages: Monday-Friday, 5:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (excluding federal holidays).
  • South Garage: Open 24/7, 5:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for contractor services, with 24/7 security and badge access. DOL employees may park for free outside normal hours but must move vehicles before 5:45 a.m. to avoid daily fees.

• Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, including access control systems, online sales platforms, tablets, and laptops.

• Contractor is responsible for electrical work required for access control equipment.

• Communication solutions must be commercially provided; no access to the DOL network is authorized.

• The contract is a fixed-price concession contract.

• Contractor shall attend post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings.

• A contract manager and alternate must be designated.