HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change Order for Articulated Buses RESOLUTION NO. 16-530
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR ARTICULATED BUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on February 24,2015,the City Council approved the purchase of four, 60-foot
articulated buses in an amount not to exceed$3,000,000,and a Federal Transit Administration(FTA)
"Ladders of Opportunity" Grant provided funding for this bus purchase; and,
WHEREAS,the buses were awarded to NOVA Bus,located in Plattsburgh,New York,based
on a competitive bid completed in Austin,Texas,which included available options for other transit
systems to utilize; and,
WHEREAS,on May 28,2015,a purchase order was issued for the bus purchase at the actual
quoted unit cost per bus to CyRide of$696,560,bringing the total purchase price for four buses to
$2,786,240, and this unit cost was based on preliminary bus specifications and did not take into
account the purchase of extended component warranties,spare parts,and tooling allowed under grant
guidelines; and,
WHEREAS,since that time,these additional components have been identified as financially
beneficial for CyRide to purchase in conjunction with the manufacture of the buses, and these
purchases can be accommodated within the original budgeted amount; and,
WHEREAS, the last articulated bus was delivered on August 22, 2016, and CyRide was
invoiced for the final cost of the buses, including the additional components, at a cost of$711,991
per bus ($2,847,964 total); and,
WHEREAS,the difference between the purchase order amount of$2,786,240 and the final
invoiced amount of$2,847,964 is $61,724; and,
WHEREAS,the City's Purchasing Policies require the City Council to approve any contract
change orders for amounts over$50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Change Order to Nova Bus of Plattsburgh, New York, in the amount of$61,724 for the
purchase of four Articulated Buses for CyRide is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of September, 2016.