In Nyack, faulty logic on bidding
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The Nyack Parking Authority says it didn’t have to bid for $424,900 in new parking meters because Parkeon Inc. was the only company that met its needs by offering full credit card processing without the need for additional equipment and staff.
But leaders in the parking meter industry say it’s not true. Executives from other multi-space meter companies say they offer the exact same services as Parkeon and were shocked that the NPA said Parkeon was a “sole-source provider.”
The NPA isn’t the only culprit there. The village also bought two meters for $23,605 without competitive bidding. But only the NPA is named in a related lawsuit.
Read the story here: No bids for Nyack parking meters
I will continue to follow up on this story. In the meantime, what are your thoughts on this issue?
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on Monday, February 11th, 2008 at 6:39 pm by Hannan Adely.
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Don't you think the state attoney general's office should get involved? They have violated state purchasing laws. Someone is getting something back for this purchase. No town buys $500,000 worth of anything without bidding. Is this pay to play? Is there a kick back going to someone, come on , you know this stinks! You have a great opportunity here don't give up. Keep on top of them.