REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 30, 2014
FROM: RENENA SMITH, Assistant City Manager
Mayor/City Manager Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the selection of, and award a contract to, SP Plus Corporation to provide Parking Facilities Management Services in Fresno
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve the selection of, and award a contract to, SP Plus Corporation to provide professional Parking Facilities Management Services at City-owned Downtown parking lots and garages, and at various park sites, in the amount of $6,066,056 for the first five-year term. In addition to the initial five-year term, the proposed contract includes five (5) one-year optional extensions. Staff also recommends that the City Manager, in conjunction with the City Attorney, or his representative, be authorized to sign the original five-year contract and the one-year extensions on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 2005 Downtown Parking Facilities Management Services have been provided to the City by Ace Parking. The term of the service agreement with Ace Parking has ended, and a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services for the next five (5) years was released to the public on February 10, 2014. The City received seven (7) proposals of which four (4) were deemed responsive to the RFP.
The Proposals were reviewed by the Parking Management Services RFP Selection Review Committee (Committee) which conducted four rounds of meetings, including two interviews with the finalist. The selection of SP Plus Corporation was based on their experience, comprehensive plan for customer service, facility maintenance, technology, and cost. The Committee was impressed by SP Plus Corporation's presentation, professionalism, and commitment to Fresno's revitalization efforts Downtown. The Committee believes SP Plus Corporation will be a valuable partner and will provide excellent service, superior recordkeeping, an...
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