HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for CyRide Facility Expansion Design Study RESOLUTION NO. 10-351
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
CYRIDE FACILITY EXPANSION DESIGN STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, over the past several years, the Transit Agency Board of Trustees has been
discussing the need for,and solutions to, expand the transit facility in light of its growing ridership;
and,
WHEREAS, the increased ridership has, in turn, led to a need for additional buses and
storage space; and,
WHEREAS, a number of possible solutions have been examined to meet the current and
anticipated ridership and fleet size for the next 20 years,and these possible solutions have included
expansion at CyRide's existing site, satellite locations, and, most recently, locations adjacent to
CyRide's existing facility; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has secured $4,951,257 through a combination of grant funding and
accumulated local match identified through the budgeting process to begin this expansion effort;and,
WHEREAS,in February 2010,the Board of Trustees directed staff to prepare a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for a consulting firm to assist staff and the Board with options on how to
accommodate facility growth; and,
WHEREAS,four firms submitted proposals,and since completion of the evaluation process,
CyRide has negotiated a not-to-exceed fee of$49,862.75 with URS Corporation for the scope of
work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with URS Corporation for the CyRide Facility Expansion Design Study in an
amount not to exceed $49,862.75 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of July, 2010.
`-4 Vim' �Lv
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Wacha
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of July, 2010.