CivicTechTO / CivicTechTO/toronto-bids

Toronto Parking Authority procurement (MERX)

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Description

Part of #103. Blocked on #103's keyspace and terms-of-use decisions.

## What exists

Toronto Parking Authority open and closed solicitations are posted on **MERX** — `https://www.merx.com/torontoparkingauthority`.

## Why it is worth having despite being the smallest of the three MERX bodies

The TPA operates ~18,000 parking spaces **on behalf of other bodies** — the TTC, Exhibition Place, Toronto Community Housing and the Parks, Forestry & Recreation *division* — and runs Bike Share Toronto. So its procurement crosses the City/agency line that #103 is about, and some of what it buys is effectively on behalf of a division whose other spending we already hold.

## Scope

Third body on the same platform as TTC (#104) and Police (#105). If the MERX adapter exists by the time this is picked up, this is a config entry and a test. If it is not, do not build it here — build it in #104.

## Sources

- https://www.merx.com/torontoparkingauthority
- https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/city-managers-office/agencies-corporations/agencies/toronto-parking-authority/

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start by reading #103 for the keyspace and terms-of-use decisions, then compare the MERX work in #104 and verify whether the MERX adapter exists. When unblocked, add the Toronto Parking Authority entry and a corresponding test; if the adapter is absent, move the implementation to #104 instead.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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