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Council Meeting: September 24, 2002 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Purchase Order for the Purchase and Installation of Bus Stationary Vaults
Introduction
This report recommends award of a purchase order to GFI Genfare for the purchase and
installation of five bus stationary vaults for the Transit Services Division, Big Blue Bus
Department, in the total amount of $131,086.64, including applicable sales tax.
Background
The new fueling and wash facility includes a new coin collection and counting room which
includes installation of five secure vaults to hold coins. The vaults must be compatible with
fareboxes currently in use. GFI Genfare is the sole provider of compatible vaults and does
not sell through a distributor network.
Discussion
Ordinance Number 1998 (CCS), Section 5, Chapter 2.24, Section 2.24.080 (a) of the
Santa Monica Municipal Code allows exception to competitive bidding for proprietary items
of original equipment manufacturers and/or their authorized exclusive distributors as in this
case. Staff has evaluated the quotation submitted by GFI Genfare and finds that it meets
City specifications.
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Budget/Financial Impact
Budget authority for this purchase is in the Capital Improvement Budget, account number
C41010401.589000, “Facility Improvements”.
Recommendation
It is recommended that City Council award a purchase order to GFI Genfare in the total
amount of $131,086.64, including applicable sales tax.
Prepared By: Mabel Borja, Transit Finance Manager
Diane Howell, Purchasing Agent
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