HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Transit Scheduling software RESOLUTION NO. 12-077
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
FOR TRANSIT SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, as part of CyRide's "State of Good Repair" grant award, the transit system
received funding for the procurement of transit-specific scheduling software; and,
WHEREAS, in March 2011,this grant awarded$160,000 at a 80%federal share for a total
project cost of$200,000; and,
WHEREAS, since award of the grant in 2011, staff prepared a Request for Proposals(RFP)
to solicit vendors for this technology,and on November 30,2011, CyRide staff received responses
from four vendors; and,
WHEREAS,based on a technical evaluation and product demonstrations,it was determined
that INIT Innovations in Transportation,Inc.,be awarded the contract in an amount of$180,491.71;
and,
WHEREAS, the local match requirement of 20%, or $36,098.34, is included in CyRide's
Capital budget; and,
WHEREAS,at its meeting on January 19,2012,the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
approved this award to INIT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc., for Transit Scheduling software in
an amount not to exceed$180,491.71 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 h day of February, 2012.