Res 044-2025 Purchase and Installations or PARCS System for WF Regional Airport 04/15/2025 Resolution No. 44-2025
Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a PARCS
System for the Wichita Falls Regional Airport through the Omnia
Purchasing Cooperative from Cale America Inc d/b/a Flowbird in the
amount of $126,700 for the Airports Division
WHEREAS, the current system has reached end-of-life status and is no longer
upgradable to modern card processing standards; and,
WHEREAS, the PARCS system will increase customer service satisfaction by
changing to a modern interface that helps users through the entry and exit process,
reduce ongoing support costs by over half of the current system, and increase revenue
at the airport by resolving the payment processing; and,
WHEREAS, funds for this purchase and installation will come from the available
Airport Customer Facility Fees revenue fund; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract for the City with
said Contractor for the completion of such project in a form as approved by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to
execute a contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the purchase
and installation of a PARCS System to Cale America Inc d/b/a Flowbird in
the amount of $126,700.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of April 2025.
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March 25, 2025
Mr. Andrew Holley
Airport Administrator
Wichita Fall Aviation
400 Armstong Drive
Wichita Fall, TX 76305
RE: Flowbird Go Gated Proposal for Wichita Falls Airport with Omnia Cooperative Purchasing
Pricing
Dear Andrew,
I wanted to follow up on our meeting last week where we discussed the parking equipment for Wichita Falls
Regional Airport. Based on our conversation, I am pleased to share Flowbird's turnkey proposal for the
Flowbird GO Barrier Parking Access and Revenue Control (PARCS) solution. The pricing in the proposal
includes Omnia Cooperative Pricing with the exception of 3rd Party hardware which is not registered with
Omina.
Flowbird Group Background:
Flowbird is a leading supplier of parking systems globally,with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing
parking payment devices.We have a cloud-based solution that is used in over 70 countries, and our Flowbird
GO Off-Street platform is the only true mobility and parking platform in North America. Our innovative design,
precise manufacturing, flexible software, and open architecture have made our solutions the preferred choice
for off-street and on-street parking management, with over 80 million uses per week in over 5,000 cities
worldwide. We also specialize in data analytics and parking rights management platforms that allow our clients
to understand parking occupancy and modify driver behaviors.
Unmatched Experience:
Flowbird is the global leader in multi-space parking meter technology, with over 320,000 multi-space meters
deployed worldwide, including over 60,000 in the U.S. Our client portfolio includes the most iconic U.S. cities
such as Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington D.C.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with Wichita Falls Aviation and believe that we can dedicate the
necessary time and effort to ensure the successful implementation of our system in your lot.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is any further information that we can provide to
support our proposal.
Best regards,
Joe E. Mollish
VP, Business Development Flowbird EV Off-Street
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Our solution's capability is endless as it can include a Customer portal,payment,on-street meters and administration.
Also,it seamlessly integrates with external 3rd party solutions,and of course,rolls it into the overall central operations
command center dashboard.
The easy-to-use interactive Flowbird GO Dashboard displays an interactive real-time activity facility overview for one
garage up to an entire portfolio of garages. Flowbird has adapted the user experience with,among other things,a clear
acceptance process regarding condition,and registration of payment method(s).The Flowbird's customer portal offers
an equally good user experience on a computer as on a smartphone.
The Flowbird GO's data populates the dashboard metrics in real time. Flowbird's WebOffice API integrates with the
other 3rd party user systems to allow registered vehicles and see their history for printing receipts etc. Here,a flexible
and clear user experience for parker registration,and follow-up is offered for the garage user with management
administration overview,so the Wichita Falls Regional Airport operations team can proactively manage their parkers and
enhance the services offered for frequent travelers.
With Flowbird,we offer a user-friendly customer portal that offers high accessibility regardless of whether the user uses
a computer or smartphone. Flowbird also offers an easy process of scanning a QR code to facilitate the registration
process.The Flowbird GO solution enables connection of 3rd Party payment solutions in the form of parking apps and
payment machines for users who are not connected to automatic debiting.The entire system is included as part of the
dashboard for the WebOffice with functionality for consolidating payments with a very high level of detail regarding
presented data in list,report,and analysis form. The dashboard can also effortlessly integrate with 3rd party
enforcement, reservations,and garage count monitoring systems for a fully functional real-time monitoring parking
ecosystem.
The customer portal is accessible regardless of whether the user uses a computer or smartphone.The entire system
includes the Dashboard for WebOffice with functionality for consolidating payments with a very high level of detail
regarding presented data in lists. Flowbird makes it easy for customers to register,manage their parking account,and
apply for their preferred credit card.The company provides an easy-to-use interactive portal that customers can access
from their computer or smartphone.
The portal offers a similar user experience on both types of devices,and the Flowbird Go data automatically populates in
the ePermit application so that the registered user can view it.Additionally,Flowbird has adapted the user experience
with a straightforward acceptance process regarding the condition and registration of payment methods,reports,and
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• Fully customizable—color,font,and advertising
•Touchless button for"Hands Free"entry (if Requested)
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• Modem for redundancy or remote lanes
• Battery back-up for up to three(3)days
• Enter by plate or mobile number
• Pinhole camera Optional
•Thermal QR-Code ticket issuance(Up to 5,000 per roll)
• QR-Code reader/reservations
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• HID Reader as add-on
• Lighted Device—Green for open/Red for closed
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Equipment Theory of Operations for the Wichita Falls Regional Airport
The proposed equipment configuration for Wichita Falls Aviation will feature Flowbird's Drive S5 touchscreen entry and
terminals,UMOJO Intercom substations for easy communication,pinhole cameras,and QR barcode scanners for 3rd
party reservations and pre-sell event discount vouchers. Each entry lane will be equipped with a Magnetic Pro-Access
Direct drive gate,a Flowbird operating module,and license plate recognition (LPR)technology to enhance the visitor
parkers experience and frequent parkers and employees
Entering via the Entry Device
The entry procedure for the facilities begins when a vehicle drives over the arming loop located next to the entry lane
device(s).This action activates(or"wakes up")the Flowbird GO device.Short-term and long-term parkers can obtain a
thermal QR ticket by either pressing the"Push for Ticket"button on the touch screen of the Drive S5 Entry Device or by
scanning a barcode from a third-party prepaid reservation using the Parkmobile App(this option is available but not
mandatory). If a parker encounters any issues,they can press the intercom button to receive assistance from personnel
at the security desk or parking office.Once the ticket is successfully obtained from the entry device,the system will open
the barrier gate,allowing the vehicle to proceed through the lane. License Plate Recognition (LPR)cameras will be
installed on poles in the entry lanes for frequent fliers and employee parkers. All parkers will have their license plates
automatically read at entry and exit for revenue control purposes only. Short and Long Term airport travelers can use
the LPR to for lost ticket or if they pay at the Pay on Foot Station. A QR code serves as a secondary credential for
accessing the facility.
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Exiting via the Exit Device
The exit process for transient patrons is designed to maximize efficiency by utilizing unattended operations in lanes
equipped with Flowbird Drive S5 credit card-only exit devices.Patrons must present their tickets to the scanner from
their vehicles,or the License Plate Recognition(LPR)system will read the license plate and automatically display the
time-based rate.Once the fee is paid through validation or with credit card,the system will open the barrier gate,
allowing the vehicle to exit the lot.
LPR cameras will be installed on poles for employees or frequent parkers in each exit lane.All registered users will have
their license plates scanned for entering and exiting the facility,strictly for revenue collection purposes.The LPR system
will automatically open the gate for short-and long-term airport patrons who have paid at the Pay on Foot Station in the
terminal or had their tickets validated.The QR code serves as a secondary credential for access
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Our system is completely digital,so no bulky hardware is required for consumer use of the Flowbird solution.This allows
Wichita Falls Aviation to reduce costs,installation requirements,and keep their off-street system frictionless and
modern.
Pay on Foot (POF) Station
When using the Flowbird CWT 5 Pay on Foot(POF)machine credit card only or cash acceptance options,the patron
simply presses the"Pay Ticket"button,scans their parking ticket,and a time-based rate is quickly calculated and
displayed. Upon satisfaction of the fee via a validation or credit card,the device will return the ticket to the patron,and
they will proceed to their car to exit.The machine has a programmable grace period that allows a configurable length of
time for the patron to exit. Industry standard is a fifteen-to-twenty-minute grace period.
Optional Overview of the LPR Solution:
The system overview below contains central parts of our offered solution.The system is extremely scalable
and can handle demand during peak periods. Each part of the system is adapted for its special purpose or
visitors to use the APP to enter or off-hour revenue.The modules are:
1. License Recognition camera with a built-in system from Tagmaster the leader in LPR technology,
optimized for the current application,
2. Reuse Existing Magnetic Gates and old PARCS equipment in the lane.
3. A system module for Customer Portal/Flowbird APP which can also be used in parallel with other
permit types such as staff parking,contract parking,or even public parking.
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Austin,TX Community Transit(Everett,WA) Clemson University
Baltimore,MD C-Tran(Vancouver,WA) Colorado State University
Boston, MA Hudson Link(Westchester City, NY) Florida International University
Boulder,CO IndyGo (Indianapolis, IN) Harvard University
Detroit,MI King County METRO(Seattle,WA) Indiana University
Chicago, IL Lane Transit(Eugene,OR) Minnesota State University
Cleveland,OH M1-Rail(Detroit, MI) Southern Illinois University
Hartford,CT METRO Houston State University of New York
Indianapolis, IN METRO Minneapolis/St. Paul Texas Tech University
Las Vegas, NV New Jersey Transit University of California
Los Angeles,CA New York City Transit University of Colorado
Miami, FL NORTA(New Orleans) University of Kansas
Minneapolis,MN Oklahoma City Streetcar University of Maryland
New York, NY Portland Streetcar University of Missouri
Pensacola, FL University of New Hampshire
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Flowbird Proposal for Wichita Falls Aviation pricing per the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Pricing
Hardware
PRODUCT N° QUANTITY UNIT PRI YEAR ONE TOTAL
Drive S5 Entry - 2 $10,500.00 $21,000.00
Omnia Pricing
Power supply:120 VAC
Communication:Ethernet
Card Reader:QR Only
Printer:Thermal Ticket
Barcode/QR Code Reader:Yes
Housing Color:Black
Upper Lock:Standard
Lower Lock:Standard
Drive S5 Credit 2 $12,500.00 $25,000.00
Only—Omnia
Pricing
Exit Power supply:120 V
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Communication:Ethernet
Card Reader:QR Only
Printer:Thermal Ticket
Barcode/QR Code Reader:Yes
Housing Color:Black
Upper Lock:Standard
Lower Lock:Standard
CT-45 LPR I/O Camera with Pole—Omnia Pricing 4 $5,500.00 $22,000.00
Exit Power supply:120 V
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Communication:Ethernet
Card Reader:OR Only
Printer:Thermal Ticket
CWT 4+Cash and Credit Only POF Kiosk 1 $16,000.00 $16,000.00
Exit Power supply:12 V
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Communication:Ethernet
Card Reader:QR Only
Printer:Thermal Ticket
Barcode/QR Code Reader:Yes
Housing Color:Black
Cash Acceptance with
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Upper Lock:Standard
Lower Lock:Standard
Total $84,000.00
PRODUCT NAME QUANTITY UNIT PRICE YEAR ONE TOTAL
Microdrive Gate with 10'Arm
4 $4,200.00 $16,800.00
Total $16,800.00
ON-GOING SERVICES with Omnia Cooperative Pricing
SALES YEAR ONE YEAR TWO YEAR THREE
PRODUCT NAME QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
Flowbird GO Back office and connectivity(12
Months X 5 Devices 60 $90.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00
Annual Total $5,400.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00
GENERAL SERVICES
PRODUCT NAME QUANTITY SALES PRICE TOTAL
Equipment Installation(Not to Exceed Estimate)
1 $16,000.00 $16,000.00
Drive S5 Staging Service Set-up
1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Total $20,500.00
TOTAL COSTS
YEAR ONE TOTAL YEAR TWO TOTAL YEAR THREE TOTAL
$126,700.00 $5,400.00 $5,400.00
This quote is provided by Cale America Inc d/b/a Flowbird.Flowbird was created in 2018 as a result of
the world-wide merger between the Cale Group and Parkeon Group.All prices stated are exclusive of
taxes and shipping costs unless specifically itemized in this quotation.Customer is responsible for all
taxes or providing proof of tax-exempt status.By accepting this order,Customer agrees to be bound by
all applicable terms and conditions or terms of existing contract(s)between Customer and Flowbird for
the same products and services,if any:
Accepted by: Date: / /
Professional References:
Portland Bureau of Transportation
PBOT
PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION
Description:
Flowbird implemented 350+On-Street Parking meters and was awarded 83 lanes of PARCS equipment in
early 2024 for the Portland Bureau of Transportation Parking Division On-Street and Off-Street
project. Flowbird demonstrated a high level of customer service which has earned the trust of the Portland
Bureau of Transportation.Their confidence in our solution was the reason for awarding Flowbird the Off-Street
garages without bidding the contract out.The On-Street and Off-Street devices connect to the Flowbird FWO
or WebOffice software. The value of the contract is$700,000 in US dollars. The sites will accept credit and
debit card payments along with coin payments. Monthly parkers will be using Flowbird's QR permits until
Portland adds License Plate Recognition cameras to the garages.
Installation: March 2016 and November 2024
Contact: Mr.Grant Morehead
Interim SmartPark Program Manager
Parking Operations Division
Portland Bureau of Transportation
1050 SW 6th Ave.
Portland,OR 97204
P:503-865-6682
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Description:
Flowbird partnered with RistekGlobal for the Parking Access Control Solution for the Ridge Hill Mall in Yonkers,
New York. The dynamic mall operation includes fifteen(15) Flowbird Devices for processing exit credit card
transactions.The Off-Street devices connect to the Flowbird VVebOffice software and Risetek's Backoffice
dashboard.
Installation: December 2023
Contact:
Mr.Jack Skelton
1 Ridge Hill Blvd,Yonkers, NY 10710
Phone:646-771-4597
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Description:
Flowbird installed a PARCS system in the City of Blue Ridge,GA. Flowbird has two On-Street Parking meters
and four lanes of its Off-Street PARCS solution which is the main source of parking for the City of Blue Ridge,
Georgia.The On-Street and Off-Street devices connect to the Flowbird WebOffice software.
Installation: February 2022
Contact: Mr.John Kieffer
480 West First Street
Blue Ridge,GA 30513
P:404-216-2124
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