HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Bus Camera Systems for CyRide RESOLUTION NO. 16-432
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF BUS CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR CYRIDE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, CyRide has placed cameras in the interior of its buses since 1999 and began
adding additional cameras to the exterior of its buses in 2008; and,
WHEREAS, cameras are now included as part of all new bus purchases; however, CyRide
currently has four different types of camera systems, with some cameras as old as 17 years; and,
WHEREAS,it is challenging to review operational situations from these systems due to their
age and non-standardization; additionally, CyRide has expanded its fleet with used buses and has
not been able to equip 28 buses with this technology; and,
WHEREAS,as a result,the Capital Improvement Plan(CIP)has included a phased approach
to equip all buses and modernize/standardize this technology through the fleet, and the first phase
of this proj ect would utilize funding placed in the CIP for budget years 2015/16 and 2016/17 totaling
$225,000; and,
WHEREAS,this funding would equip approximately 50 of CyRide's 97 buses with a new,
standardized camera system; and,
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was distributed for this equipment, with seven
firms responding; and,
WHEREAS,based on the final evaluations, Seon was determined to be the best solution for
CyRide (while it is the second lowest bid price, it was the best solution when all criterion were
considered); and,
WHEREAS, as this does not complete the upgrade of CyRide's entire fleet, this bid will
include options for future years to complete this technology standardization as funds can be
programmed; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees approved this purchase at its
meeting in May 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of bus camera systems from Seon of Lynchburg,Virginia, at a price not to exceed
$225,000, with options for additional units in future budget years, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of July, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26`h day of July, 2016.