Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a one-year contract renewal with the City of Detroit, Michigan, for parking ticket processing and collections. The total contract renewal is worth $3.7 million.
"We are pleased to continue this partnership with ACS to provide an important customer service to the City of Detroit," said Ronald R. Ruffin, Director of Municipal Parking Department, City of Detroit. "ACS has extensive experience in parking management operations and in the use and application of appropriate technology, all of which will help the City of Detroit improve service to our customers."
Under terms of the renewal, ACS will provide technology upgrades including two AUTOVU license plate character recognition systems, which will make scofflaw identification easier and increase the number of vehicles immobilized daily. Under a contract amendment, ACS will also begin processing Department of Administration Hearings environmental, and building and safety violations. This additional scope of work will earn ACS $665,000 per year in revenue.
"We are proud that Detroit has chosen to further develop its relationship with ACS," said Tom Burlin, Group President of ACS Government Solutions. "ACS is committed to providing the City continued quality services at the best possible price."
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 people supporting client operations reaching nearly 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS". ACS makes technology work. Visit ACS on the Internet at www.acs-inc.com .
The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.
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Warren Edwards
Executive Vice President- Chief Financial Officer
214-841-8082
warren.edwards@acs-inc.com
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Lesley Pool
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214-841-8028
lesley.pool@acs-inc.com
both of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
