HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract to purchase two mini-buses RESOLUTION NO. 01-175
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE TWO MINI-BUSES
FOR THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT, CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in November 2000, CyRide received a grant to purchase two new mini-buses
to replace bus 923 and 924; and,
WHEREAS, the Des Moines MTA has secured a grant for similar types of buses and has
conducted a competitive bidding process, and the low bidder is Minnesota Body and Equipment
Company of Dexter, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the low bid for the MTA specification was $50,739; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide would make some minor modifications to include a wheelchair tie
down system,wider wheelchair lift, seat colors, seat design, exterior paint,and bus length bringing
the final price to $55,558,plus the cost of adding red and yellow paint.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of two mini-buses in the amount of$55,558 each from Minnesota Body and
Equipment Company is hereby approved,subj ect to the Iowa Department of Transportation approval.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of May, 2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of May, 2001.