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IPS complies. The MS 1 features a separate maintenance compartment and collection vault. The cash box is housed in a secure vault which features a six-point locking system and high security lock. Additional security is provided by a standard outer cabinet door and high security Medeco electronic locks are available. 14. Communications a. MSMs shall transmit payment data (e.g., coins, credit cards, smart cards) and maintenance alert data to the CMS wirelessly within 90 seconds after determining the transaction to be completed. Once the transaction is complete (OK button is pressed after credit/debit or parking card transaction or coins have been deposited and the configurable coin timeout window is reached), the meter attempts to send the transaction to the DMS (if configured for real-time transaction reporting). The speed of this transmission depends on the modems connection status (off, stand-by waiting for pay-by-cell, etc.) and network availability. IPS is currently updating firmware in the jurisdiction that should allow in excess of 95% of transactions to arrive under 90 seconds. Minimum: The minimum duration can be 1 or 2 seconds; Average: 97% of all data is arriving within 90-150 seconds. Maximum: Could be in hours if connectivity is not available. b. MSMs shall support secure on-line authorizations of credit cards at the time of the transaction. IPS complies. The MS 1 supports real-time authorization of credit card transactions. c. MSMs shall support a "hold and send" feature for credit card payments that can be activated when the communication network is down or not available and credit card payments cannot be authorized in on-line mode. IPS complies. During any down time, the City has the ability to configure IPS meters to either decline the transaction or accept the transaction and retry authorization at the next available connection. If configured to accept during down-time, the meter will wait for a period of time to establish a connection for authorization. If it cannot, it will accept the transaction and allow time to be purchased on the meter. The meter will also make multiple attempts to reconnect and authorize the card. d. MSMs shall initiate communication with the CMS periodically, on a schedule mutually agreed upon by the City and the Proposer, regardless of the occurrence of transactions or faults. IPS complies. Under normal operating conditions, information will be transmitted to the meter management system no less than once every 15 hours. e. Proposal Deliverables— Communications i. The Proposer shall describe the proposed communications method in detail. Proposer's solution must work with AT&T and Verizon's 4G cell service optionally include the cost per month per pay station with either of the named cell service providers. The City may opt to negotiate better rates directly with the cell providers. IPS provides a bundled solution that includes monthly wireless data and back office license fees. As part of this service, IPS also provides a wireless connectivity guarantee. This means that we guarantee connectivity throughout the term of the contract and will upgrade the wireless technology if necessary, such as in the case that the carrier shots down an older network. IPS meters come standard with 3G wireless using Tmobile. 4G wireless is really overkill in terms of parking applications. What is most important is a reliable connection and network longevity. We have more than 175,000 wireless parking devices deployed in the USA and have significant expertise with establishing and maintaining reliable wireless connectivity. IPS can provide alternatively a 4G Verizon option, however, this will only be available later in 2015, and we can already guarantee wireless service with our standard offering. The negotiated pricing provided by IPS REV: 05-05-16 JS Page 69 of 177 ATTY/AGR.2016.094/IPS Group