A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on February 26, 2015 to select a qualified firm to provide a computerized parking ticket management system.  Four (4) responsive proposals were received and reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprised of the following individuals:

Pam Corbin, Chair, Parking Division
Redwan (Rosa) Akhtarhavari, Technology Management Division
David Barilla, DDB/CRA
Ridzi Palomo, Parking Division
Valerie Trammel, Parking Division

Based on the information presented in the proposals and the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, the firms were ranked by the Advisory Committee in the following order:

The initial contract term is three (3) years with an option to renew for two (2) additional twelve (12) month terms.  The estimated annual expenditure is $125,000.00.

Data Ticket, Inc. did not submit a M/WBE Participation Plan with their proposal, however, during presentation they did verbally commit to utilizing City certified M/WBE firms to support the City's goals. Additionally, Data Ticket, Inc., Inc. verbally committed to utilizing VBE firms, if available, to support the City’s goals.

Approval of the ranking established by the Advisory Committee and approval and authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and execute a contract and subsequent renewals with the top ranked firm, Data Ticket, Inc. as indicated above.  If negotiations are not successful with the top ranked firm, approval and authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate with the remaining firms in ranked order and execute a contract and subsequent renewals as indicated above, with the highest ranked firm with whom agreement is reached.  The final negotiated agreement will be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.