What has 48 lanes, 4300 spaces, and 8 parking facilities? The answer is the Wilmington, Delaware Parking Authority. CEG was selected to prepare equipment and performance specifications for a new parking access and revenue control system for the Authority. The new system will stress service (to their customers) and serviceability (for their equipment).

The process of providing any parking revenue control begins, like all CEG projects, with a through understanding of the client's needs and desires. To ensure this understanding on this project, both Dick Beebe (CEG-IL) and Chuck Cullen (CEG-OH) met with representatives of the Authority and visited each of the parking facilities. With the information gathered on these trips to Wilmington, the process of writing a comprehensive set of specifications began in earnest. First, detailed specifications for each type of revenue control device were developed. Then, the intended functionality of the equipment was written to explain to the vendors how the equipment was to operate.

At this time, the specifications are undergoing final review. Shortly, the formal bid documents will be prepared and sent to equipment manufacturers for submission of a proposal. CEG will assist the Wilmington Parking Authority in reviewing the proposals and recommending the one that best meets the needs of the Authority. As the selected vendor installs the new equipment, CEG will also inspect the work to ensure compliance with the specifications.

When the project is completed, the Wilmington Parking Authority will have a state-of-the-art parking access and revenue control system.