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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute contract with Pacific Parking Systems, Inc., to enable the purchase and installation of pay-by-space electronic ticket dispensers according to the terms and conditions afforded the City of Monterey pursuant to Purchase Order No. 35767, in an estimated amount not to exceed $204,593. (Districts 2,3)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Parks, Recreation , and Marine manages all of the City s public
beach parking lots. On September 7 , 2004 , the City Council approved the request to
install parking meters at Marina Green , Shoreline Park and Belmont Veterans Memorial
Pier parking lots. It was determined that the pay-by-space electronic ticket dispensers
would best meet the requirements for these areas and that 15 ticket dispensers would
be needed to provide the most convenience to the patrons. Eight units will be installed
at Marina Green , three at Shoreline Park, and four at Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier.
The City Charter provides for an alternative procurement method by permitting the City
to purchase or otherwise obtain services , supplies , materials , equipment and labor with
other governmental agencies by purchasing under their contracts on a voluntary and
selective basis , once authorized by a Resolution of the City Council. The Department of
Parks, Recreation , and Marine investigated various procurement options and learned
that the City of Monterey had recently completed a competitive bid process for the
purchase of pay-by-space electronic ticket dispensers that meets our specifications.
Pacific Parking Systems , Inc. , was the lowest responsible bidder. The Department of
Parks, Recreation , and Marine, with the collaboration of the Purchasing Division , is
recommending a purchase under the terms and conditions of the City of Monterey
purchase order no. 35767 to expedite this acquisition.
This matter was reviewed by Senior Deputy City Attorney Donna F. Gwin on April 12
2005 , and Bu...
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