Remarks by Javier Fernández
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“Okay. Thank you. Okay. Yes, you're recognized, sir.”
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“Now, for us- I'm sorry, to the best of your knowledge, you did or did not? I'm sorry. We did. We did, okay.”
“Thank you for that. Colleagues, any discussion on the item? You're recognized. Thank you.”
“So let me ask this question, if I may, just to build on maybe your thought. Is there an opportunity to cure on the part of the bidder if there's missing information? So were they notified that there was information missing, and were they given a chance to supplement their submittal? Was that offered to all the parties, none of the parties, some of the parties? Commissioner Bonita, is that where you were going, more or less?”
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“Thank you. Colleagues, any other questions? Okay, let's just close questions. Let's discuss the item if you want, and then we'll entertain a motion. Madam Commissioner, did you want to start? You said your piece? Okay, okay. Commissioner Kaye, anything you want to add for the discussion?”
“Federal and state, correct. Yes, sir. Further questions or comments? Mr. Vice Mayor?”
“Sorry, we're closed with any public comment on this, so.”
“I understand the reservation on the Delta. I will tell you this, the last experience we had, We went with the low bid, and again, that firm was bonded. To me, the bonding is obviously a minimum requirement. Part of the process, given the nature of this work, which is very much in your face, literally in the trenches with neighbors whose lives you're disrupting, is about making sure that you've got excellent communication. And I think that communication process starts with putting together a bid document that's fully responsive. To me, it's an indication of how much the person really took the…”
“Commander, you bring up a good point beyond the standard. I think we also need to think about we put out a notice, an invitation to bid. If we don't live by the terms, we're reducing the amount of predictability and it's going to reduce the amount of, I mean, we had 11 responses here in contrast to the last one. I think that also speaks volumes about the level of predictability people see when they want to contract with us. if we walk away from a solicitation and a process that we designed, right, and send a message to the market that could undermine our ability to get better pricing on…”
“So we don't have an administrative process. Correct. It is a legal process. Correct. So, again, you are within your rights to do whatever you feel is appropriate. Again, I... No. We look we hopefully there'll be an opportunity for us to contract. This is not a one-off project for for us Hopefully we'll see what happens with November and our ability to do more projects But again, I wanted to expand on the record loop as you understand Why we're making the choice that we're making it's not just about every dollar understood. Thank you. Thank you For the questions comments, no, is there a…”
“Thank you. Steve, happy birthday. Get on home.”
“Yeah. Let's move to consent item one, please.”
“Colleagues, are there any questions regarding CA-1? You have a question? Go ahead, ma'am.”
“Move it then. Move the motion. Is there a second? Second. A motion by Commissioner Rodriguez, a second by Commissioner Corey. Madam Clerk, if you can call the roll, please.”
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“Okay, let's take up another item while we're waiting then. Can we take up?”
“Sorry, Carlos. Good evening. Good to see you.”
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“Yeah, they basically, so let's go through the presentation. They'll tell you how it works, but basically through these apps, you'll see that they will help you direct you to available parking inventory in the city. Just give us your name and address for the record, please. Thank you.”
“Thank you. Quick questions, colleagues. Go left to right. Ladies first.”
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