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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Associated Time Instruments Co., Inc. d/b/a Associated Time & Parking Controls to provide maintenance, repair, and support services for the automated parking guidance system, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $725,000.
(Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Aviation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $101,433 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Sole Source.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to Sai Xoomsai Purcell, at 512-978-1524 or Sai.Xoomsai@austintexas.gov <mailto:Sai.Xoomsai@austintexas.gov>.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
December 14, 2021 - Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Coon and Owens absent.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract will provide maintenance, support, and repair services for the automated parking guidance system used to assist customers with locating open parking spaces at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s (ABIA) parking facilities. This system ensures efficient operations of airport parking garages by providing airport parking customers with real time information on parking availability. The contract will allow the Aviation Department to purchase software, equipment, upgrades, training, and other goods and services required to maintain and operate the parking guidance system’s hardware, software, and equipment.
The equipment utilized at ABIA is manufactured by Park Assist System and is maintained, supported and distributed exclusively by Associated Time Instruments Co., Inc. Associated Time Instruments Co., Inc. is the sole authorized reseller and program administrator of the Park Assist System equipment and services.
This is a new contract. Annual costs are based on contractor standard cost for software and hardware maintenance and support, and projected future upgrades, expansion, and repair needs.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Strategic Outcome(s):
Mobility.