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Resolution authorizing a contract with Amano McGann of Roseville, Minnesota, to procure an Amano McGann iParc Professional System for the Administrative Tower and Courts Complex parking garage in the amount of $94,483.
Staff Summary
• In 2004, parking equipment and software were installed by Amano McGann at the parking garage of the Lake County Administrative Tower and Courts Complex.
• In 2013, additional Amano McGann equipment was installed at the parking lots for the Sheriff’s Office and juror parking.
• Parking equipment frequently needs repairs, but due to the age of service, availability of parts for the existing equipment has become increasingly difficult.
• Parking tickets currently being utilized are increasingly becoming demagnetized due to mobile devices and other highly magnetic devices, like the security magnetometers, and are unreadable at the pay machine.
• The equipment recommended to be replaced includes, the parking ticket dispensers, exit lag readers, and the pay machine.
• The new software and equipment would generate a Quick Response Code (QR) barcode ticket that is a machine-readable optical label that date stamps the entry and exit time of the vehicle.
• Pursuant to Article 6, Section 102, the Purchasing Agent convened an ad hoc review group that approved bid exemption, on the basis of an existing long standing successful relationship for professional services, and the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, There is a need to upgrade the parking lot software and equipment for the Lake County Administrative Tower and Courts Complex parking garage; and
WHEREAS, The new software and equipment would generate a Quick Response Code (QR) based barcode ticket that is a machine-readable optical label that date stamps the entry and exit time of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the County has a long standing successful relationship with Amano McGann, as the County’s software and equipment provider for the Sheriff’s Office parking, juror parking, and employee/public garage; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6, Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent consulted with an ad hoc review group and determined that this purchase is exempt from bidding on the basis of a long standing successful relationship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into a contract with Amano McGann of Roseville, Minnesota, to procure an Amano McGann iParc Professional System for the Admin Tower/Courts Complex parking garage, in the amount of $94,483 out of account number 101-1220010-82020.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on October 11, 2016.