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CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT |
Date: |
January 26, 2004 | |
Author: |
Gret Sutherland | |
Phone No.: |
7565 | |
RTS No.: |
03936 | |
CC File No.: |
1805 | |
Meeting Date: |
February 10, 2004 |
TO: |
Vancouver City Council |
FROM: |
Director Facility Design and Management, in consultation with the General Manager, Engineering Services |
SUBJECT: |
Gastown Parkade - Award of Contract for Parking Revenue Control Equipment |
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the construction contract for Parking Revenue Control Equipment for the Gastown Parkade Project be awarded to WPS North America in the amount of $348,942 plus GST; source of funding to be the Parking Sites Reserve.
GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The General Manager of Corporate Services RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing.
COUNCIL POLICY
· Council approval is required for contracts over $300,000.
· Contracts are awarded on the basis of best value for the City.
PURPOSE
This report seeks authorization to award a contract for parking revenue control equipment for the Gastown Parkade Project to the low bidder WPS North America.
BACKGROUND
The Gastown Parkade Project is comprised of the Water Street and the Cordova Street Parkades. On April 9, 2002, Council approved redevelopment and expansion of the existing Water Street parking structure and reconstruction of the Cordova Parkade. Construction is currently underway with completion expected Summer 2004.
The parking revenue equipment will be an integrated system designed to operate both parkades.
DISCUSSION
Six of seven prequalified firms submitted proposals. Two firms were shortlisted by the Steering Committee and submitted detailed proposals.
ZEAG |
$384,195 |
WPS North America |
$348,942 |
On the basis of best value for the City it is recommended that the contract be awarded to WPS North America in the amount of $348,942 plus GST. Funding for the equipment will be allocated from the Parking Sites Reserve.
WPS North America complied with the requirements of the Tender documents.
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