HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Completion of CyRide's Facilities Study RESOLUTION NO. 09-113
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR
COMPLETION OF CYRIDE'S FACILITIES STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in May 2008, CyRide contracted with PB America's, Inc., to consult with and
update CyRide's 2001 Facilities Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS,the study was authorized to ensure the existing site would accommodate CyRide's
needs for the next 15-20 years prior to implementing any additional improvements, and the original
contract award was for$44,842.42; and,
WHEREAS,PB America's,Inc.,presented the results of the Facilities Plan Study at the August
2008 Transit Board meeting, and the study findings indicated that the existing site could not
accommodate all anticipated needs of the transit system for the next 20 years; and,
WHEREAS, at that meeting,the Board directed staff to determine a scope of work and cost for
additional tasks to assess potential satellite building sites,as well as further analysis of the functions and
space needs within a satellite facility; and,
WHEREAS,additionally,staff was directed to re-examine its future ridership and bus estimates
in light of a stable population and university enrollment predictions; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide staff held discussions with PB America's regarding modifications to
existing tasks under contract, and tasks included conducting a more in-depth analysis of function and
space needs in a satellite facility and identifying the best site if such a facility was deemed necessary;
and,
WHEREAS, in October 2008,the Transit Board approved the expanded facilities study scope
and authorized an additional $34,828.78 to pay for the additional tasks, and funding for the expanded
study will be paid through CyRide to meet various federal funding application deadlines.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the contract change order with PB America's, Inc., in the amount of$34,828.78 for the completion of
CyRide's Facilities Study,with a final contract not-to-exceed amount of$79,671.20 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24t'day of March, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Goodman,Mahayni,Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Doll, Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t1i day of March, 2009.