HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Ames Transit Feasibility Study RESOLUTION NO. 06-486
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
COMPLETION OF THE AMES TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in August 2006,the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees approved issuance
of a Request For Proposal(RFP) to hire a consultant to conduct the Ames Transit Feasibility Study;
and,
WHEREAS, the study will examine seven transit corridors within the community and make
recommendations about transit modes that would best serve the corridors; and,
WHEREAS,Federal Transit Administration(FTA)Section 5307 Transit Intensive Cities funds
with 20% local match will pay for the study; and,
WHEREAS,three proposals were received, and a study committee was formed to ensure the
technical soundness of the proposed study and evaluate the proposals; and,
WHEREAS,based on committee rankings and staffrecommendations,the Ames Transit Board
approved a contract with URS in the amount of$91,520 for completion of the Feasibility Study; and,
WHEREAS, the City's share of$18,304 will be paid through CyRide's budget.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Ames,Iowa, that
the contract with URS in the amount of$91,520 for completion of the Ames Transit Feasibility Study
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 121h day of December, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of December, 2006.