DATE: October 6, 2020
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE SERVICE AGREEMENT OF FIVE YEARS FOR PARKING METER AND PAY STATION AS-NEEDED DATA SERVICES AND PURCHASE OF PARTS AND REPAIRS FROM IPS GROUP, INC. TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE DISTRICT'S PARKING METERS AND PAY STATIONS ON TIDELANDS. THE SOLE SOURCE SERVICE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2020 TO OCTOBER 31, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $860,000, AND MAY BE TERMINATED UPON 30-DAY WRITTEN NOTICE. ALL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS WILL BE BUDGETED IN THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL UPON ADOPTION OF EACH YEAR'S FISCAL BUDGET
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The San Diego Unified Port District (District) currently operates 760 smart parking meters and four (4) multi-space pay stations (the "Existing Inventory") in operation throughout District Tidelands that were purchased from IPS Group, Inc. (IPS). Since the initial installation of the smart parking meters and pay stations there has been an improved experience for visitors parking along the Bay, due to the ability to pay with multiple payment options. The installation of smart parking meters and pay stations has given the visitor the ability to pay via debit card, credit card, or coin and even provides the option of obtaining a receipt for business use. The District's initial investment into parking technology, provides an improved visitor experience, as well as real-time data reporting that assist the District in continued management of its parking assets, parking turnover, and public access to the Bay. The Existing Inventory was purchased from IPS, between April 2015 and October 2016, via three separate Board approved agreements, which expired on May 17, 2020. Due to the uncertainty of the Covid-19 impact, staff entered into a six-month agreement with IPS Group, Inc. (IPS) for continued monthly data services and as-needed repairs associated with the continued operations of the District...
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