SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of products, service, hardware, and software from GFI Genfare, the Sole Source Provider, for an estimated annual amount of $80,000.00. GFI Genfare is the exclusive manufacturer and sole source provider for Fixed Route vehicles, fareboxes, and related items, including parts, equipment, repair services, system management, hardware, and software. The term of this service agreement is for three (3) years, contingent upon future appropriation of funds. Funds are available in the El Metro Operations Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
Laredo Transit Management is requesting to purchase of products, service, hardware, and software to Sole Source Provider GFI Genfare for an estimated annual amount of $80,000.00 for three (3) years.
GFI Genfare is the exclusive manufacturer and sole source provider for Fixed Route vehicles and fareboxes and related items such as parts, equipment, services, system management, hardware, and software.
The term of this service is for three (3) years subject to future appropriation of funds. Funds are available in El Metro Operations Fund. El Metro has purchased Fareboxes and related items directly from GFI Genfare since 1997.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: El Metro Operations
Account #: 558-5813-582-3020
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fixed Route Account 558-5813-582-3020.