REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 9, 2014
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: DEL ESTABROOKE, Parking Manager
Parking Services Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the selection of, and award a contract to, Republic Parking Inc. to provide Parking Facilities Management Services in downtown Fresno
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve the selection of, and award a contract to, Republic Parking, Inc. to provide professional Parking Facilities Management Services at City-owned Downtown parking lots and garages in the amount of $6,595,263 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 six were deemed responsive to the RFP.
The Proposals were reviewed by the Parking Management Services RFP Selection Review Committee (Committee) which conducted three rounds of meetings. The final selection of Republic Parking Services was based on their experience, comprehensive plan for customer service, technology, and cost. The Committee was impressed by Republic's presentation, professionalism, and commitment to Fresno's revitalization efforts downtown. The Committee believes Republic Parking Inc. will be a valuable partner and provide excellent service, superior recordkeeping, and reporting whi...
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