X--Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to award a sole source contract to Republic Parking Systems, Inc., located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to provide 24 parking spaces specifically reserved for government vehicles used by military recruiters at 701 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas. The parking spaces will be situated at a lot located at 1300 Capital Street, Houston, Texas. This contract arrangement is intended to span five years, consisting of one base year with an option to extend for four additional years. The decision for a sole source award results from market research showing a lack of suitable parking spaces within a two-block radius that could meet the requirement for the full five-year term. The contract award is anticipated to occur no earlier than August 12, 2011, and the agency is accepting comments via email addressed to the designated contract specialist until August 5, 2011. The contract falls under the NAICS code 812930, which pertains to parking services, and is managed by the Department of Defense office located in Fort Worth, Texas. This action is intended to secure the necessary parking accommodations without competitive bidding due to the unavailability of alternatives that meet the specified parking needs for government military recruitment personnel.