HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of five CyRide buses RESOLUTION NO. 11-419
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF FIVE BUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2010, CyRide was awarded a federal State of Good Repair (SGR), national
discretionary grant for the purchase of 10 buses; and,
WHEREAS,CyRide received 90%federal funding for these buses,requiring a 10%local match
to be secured from CyRide's capital budget; and,
WHEREAS, through discussions with the Transit Agency Board of Trustees, it was decided
to divide the procurement of these buses into two orders,in two different budget years,to minimize the
impact on the budget; and,
WHEREAS,the Transit Board and the City Council approved the first purchase of buses under
this grant in December 2010,and now with the start of the new budget year, CyRide is in the position
to complete purchase of the five remaining buses under this grant; and,
WHEREAS,all five buses can be purchased under a national bus procurement administered by
the Akron, Ohio,transit system, with Cyride named as participant; and,
WHEREAS, the total price of the buses includes federal funding of$1,764,000, with a local
match of$196,000; and,
WHEREAS,the contract is awarded to Gillig Corporation ofHayward,California,in an amount
not to exceed$1,960,000; and,
WHEREAS,the Transit Agency Board of Trustees will consider approval of this purchase at
its August 25, 2011, meeting, so the purchase of these five buses will be contingent upon the
concurrence of the Transit Board.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the contract with Gillig Corporation of Hayward, California, in an amount not to exceed $1,960,000
for purchase of five 40-foot buses is hereby approved, contingent upon the approval of the Ames
Transit Agency Board of Trustees.
ADOPTED THIS 23'day of August, 2011.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson, Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of August, 2011.