HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for purchase of Two Articulated Buses RESOLUTION NO. 12-076
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF TWO ARTICULATED CYRIDE BUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2010, CyRide was awarded a Clean Fuels(CF)national discretionary grant
for the purchase of two articulated 62-foot buses, replacing three 40-foot buses; and,
WHEREAS,CyRide received 90%federal funding for these vehicles,requiring a 10%local
match to be secured from CyRide's capital budget; and,
WHEREAS, since approval of the CF grant, CyRide staff has been researching how
articulated buses will physically be incorporated into the fleet, as well as determining the best firm
to construct these buses for CyRide; and,
WHEREAS,demonstrations byvarious articulated bus manufacturers have identified NOVA
Bus, Inc., to be the best"fit" for CyRide; and,
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $139,060 will come from local monies, with
$1,256,940 to be provided from federal funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees approved award of this purchase
at its February 16, 2012, meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of two articulated buses from NOVA Bus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$1,396,600 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of February, 2012.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28" day of February, 2012.