Outsourced Controller Services for the Water Street Parking Garage Expansion Project

The City of New London is seeking a qualified vendor to provide outsourced controller services for the Water Street Parking Garage expansion, which will add approximately 250 parking spaces to support the upcoming Coast Guard Museum. The contract will cover the design, installation, programming, testing, and ongoing operation/maintenance of the garage’s automated control systems (e.g., entry/exit gates, ticketing, payment kiosks, and surveillance integration). The work will commence with construction in summer 2027 and the service period is expected to span the construction phase and at least the first year of operation. • Scope includes full‑service control system management (hardware, software, and support). • Lump‑sum contract; no unit pricing. • Mandatory electronic submission via the City’s OpenGov procurement portal. • Pre‑proposal meeting (non‑mandatory) on Nov 4, 2026; questions due Nov 11, 2026. • Final bid due Dec 1, 2026 2:00 PM. • Contract award to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder; net‑45 payment terms. • Insurance and prevailing‑wage requirements apply; local workforce preferences noted.