HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - PURCHASE TRANSIT FAREBOX (2)i
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: August 27, 1991
SUBJECT: PURCHASE
DEPARTMENT: Public Work
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
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Item to be presented by:
John E. Medina
TRANSIT FAREBOX RELATED EQUIPMENT
The City's Transit System collects bus fares on equipment sold by General Farebox Incorporated.
These fareboxes are the latest in technology and can provide extensive ridership statistics as well as an
accurate accounting of money received through the farebox.
In order to fully utilize the capabilities of the equipment, it is necessary to purchase the computer
hardware and software specifically designed for this purpose. This also greatly minimizes the need for
physically counting passengers. The $28,308 price includes all equipment, installation, tax and
training.
To fully maintain security of farebox revenue a receiver/vault and mobile bin is recommended. This
equipment is designed to provide the highest level of security with the least amount of maintenance for
a cost of $22,192. A selection of spare parts is necessary to effectively maintain the equipment. These
are primarily needed to replace items so that preventive maintenance can be performed. The cost of
these items is $3,104. Costs include tax.
The data provided by this equipment will enchance the City's opportunity to receive Federal transit
grants.
It is necessary to purchase this equipment sole source due to the specific function served and the fact
that this manufacturer is the only supplier. This project will be funded entirely from Proposition A
reserve revenues.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the purchase of computer hardware and software; receiver/vault and mobile bin and spare
maintenance parts for a cost of $53,604; and authorize transfer of sufficient funds from the Prop A
reserve account to the Transit Equipment account 18-6800-402.
ATTACHMENT
Price quote from General.Farebox Incorporated.
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FAREBOX
Appfloffl Agenda Item:--?
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May 13, 1991
Mr. Michael Prior
Consultant
City of Santa Clarita Transit
23920 Valencia Blvd
Suite 300
Santa Clarita, California 91355
SUBJECT: PRICE.QU07E FOR DATA SYSTEM, VAULT, SPARE PARTS
Dear Mr. Prior:
In response to your request, GFI Genfare is.pleased to provide the
following firm price quote to the. City of Santa Clarita. The
prices quoted are firm for a period of one hundred and twenty (120)
days from today,s date. Prices .are F.O.S., Elk Grove Village, I1.
ITEM QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1. 1 Automated data retrieval and
security monitoring system -to
include the following: computer
(386 based) monitor, all cabling
one probe, all software, training,
hook-up of cabling to computer,
documentation.
2. 1 Receiver/Vault and housing to
include one mobile bin
3• Spare Parts:
Should you have any
response.
(SncLereely
,
ThomasSweeney
Manager, System S es
1 -coin mechanism
1 -bill transport
1 -logic board
1 -power board
1-digitaldisplay
1 -keypad
1 -cashbox
TOTAL
TOTAL
$ 26,150
20,500
593
470
583
423
197
91
510
$ 49,517
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