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Meeting Date:	11/25/2019
Parking Management System-Parking Lot Project
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Erika Hernandez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of a parking management system from Parking Boxx in an amount totaling $44,422.50 for the property located at 1200 Washington Street. This parking management system will control access to the County’s public parking lot. [2019A Bond Series – Account #3872-7230-001-474501 Construction in Progress]

Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the construction of a new parking lot at 1200 Washington St., a parking management system is required in order to charge parking fees as authorized by commissioners court.

Solution: Approval of the parking management system will generate revenue for Webb County, monitor usage and provide adequate parking services for the general public.

Results: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase of the parking management system which includes installation and corresponding software/equipment.

Background:

Commissioner Court on October 15, 2019 approved the final construction contract with Gilmar Construction, LTD. The parking lot will require an entry lane and an exit lane to ensure parking lot control. The parking lot access control system being offered by Parking Boxx has the capabilities to dispense tickets upon entry and charge a fee on the exit accepting credit card/debit card transactions.

This parking management system can also provide real-time operational status, generate reports and export to different formats such as excel, PDF and others for reporting purposes on usage.

System includes UPS backup power protects electronics, provides stable current, and offers surge suppression to protect equipment.

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	3872-7230-001-474501
Funding Source:	Construction in Prog
Balance:	$125,678.15
Financial Impact:
3872-7230-001-474501 construction in progress Balance: $125,678.15 Project Budget $370,000.00 Construction Award $244,321.85 Available Balance: $125,678.15

Attachments
Price Proposal