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Council approves multi‑year downtown parking management contract after questions on meters and pay‑by‑phone
Summary
City staff said a single proposal from ‘Laz’ best met the RFP; the council approved a multi‑year parking management and enforcement contract (initial year roughly $286,000; five‑year total about $334,000) and discussed meter reliability, pay‑by‑phone and opt‑out language for years 4–5.
The Haverhill City Council voted July 22 to authorize a multiyear downtown parking management and enforcement contract, approving staff’s recommendation to enter a primary three‑year agreement with two optional one‑year extensions.
City presenters said the request for proposals produced one responsive submission from a company referenced in the record as “Laz.” The city’s downtown parking consultant and staff reviewed the proposal and found it acceptable. Staff described the first year cost at about $286,000 and estimated the five‑year cost with escalators at roughly $334,000.
Councilors asked about recurring failures of parking meter card readers, solar‑power reliability in some downtown locations and whether pay‑by‑phone options would be fully supported. Staff said the contract and the RFP include pay‑by‑phone functionality and that the city’s capital plan includes meter replacement in about three years; the vendor will provide spare kiosks and parts during the contract term.
Councilors also clarified that the contracted vendor will not be responsible for downtown garage cleaning; the city retains cleaning responsibilities. Council approved the order on a roll call vote of 11–0.
Staff said future considerations include promoting pay‑by‑phone options to reduce kiosk reliance and evaluating fee structures separately through the downtown parking commission.
