HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of four articulated buses RESOLUTION NO. 15-093
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF FOUR ARTICULATED BUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2014, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the last
discretionary grant opportunity from the previous transportation bill under a program called"Ladders
of Opportunity"to CyRide for the purchase of four 60-foot articulated buses; and,
WHEREAS, the transit system in Austin, Texas, completed an articulated bus bid, which
included future year's options; and,
WHEREAS,in discussions with this transit system,it is willing to transfer ownership of four
options to CyRide to purchase vehicles from the same manufacturer as CyRide's current articulated
buses—NOVA Bus; and,
WHEREAS, purchasing buses in this manner fulfills the requirements for the local and
federal competitive bid process, and at the same time, standardizes CyRide's fleet and reduces
administrative time and expense to complete a new bus bid; and,
WHEREAS,while final price negotiations are currently in progress,at its February 18,2015,
meeting,the Transit Agency Board of Trustees approved purchase of four 60-foot articulated buses
from NOVA Bus in Plattsburgh,New York, in an not-to-exceed grant amount of$3,000,000; and,
WHEREAS,current delivery schedules are approximately 18 months from the time of award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with NOVA Bus of Plattsburgh,New York,in an amount not to exceed$3,000,000
for the purchase of four 60-foot articulated buses is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of February, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'day of February, 2015.