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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP AP18-091 and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents, including any amendments with DataGear, Inc., of Santa Ana, CA, for maintenance and operation of the Flight Information Display System at the Long Beach Airport, in an amount not to exceed $334,786 for a period of three years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods with annual renewal amounts not to exceed $65,616, at the discretion of the City Manager; and
Increase appropriations in the Airport Fund (EF 320) in the Airport Department (AP) by $168,000, offset by funds available. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with DataGear, Inc. (DataGear), for maintenance and operation of the Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at the Long Beach Airport (Airport). The FIDS consists of a series of digital monitors that display flight departure, arrival, gate, and baggage claim information. The FIDS monitors are located in the passenger concourse, security screening area, outdoor concession areas, baggage claim, and the Historic Terminal’s ticketing area. DataGear will provide web-enabled components for displaying information on the Airport’s website, automated flight information, and web accessible airline/administrative inputs.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on April 25, 2018, and 2,722 potential proposers specializing in airport equipment information display and flight Instrumentation were notified of the RFP opportunity. Of those proposers, 46 downloaded the RFP via the City’s electronic bid system. The RFP document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at
. An RFP announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division’s weekly update of Open Bid Opportunities, which...
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