HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Purchase of Two Ford Escape Hybrid 4X4 Vehicles for the Administration Division for CyRide RESOLUTION NO. 20-120
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF TWO FORD ESCAPE SE HYBRID 4X4
VEHICLES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION FOR CYRIDE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, CyRide primarily using administrative vehicles to switch drivers along bus
routes and the vehicles are typically replaced when they are four to seven years old; and,
WHEREAS, one vehicle per year is typically programmed for replacement in the Capital
Improvement Plan(CIP);however,in FY 2018/19,the vehicle up for replacement was not replaced
and the funds were rolled over to the current fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, a Request of Proposals was released for the purchase of
two fuel-efficient hybrid four-wheel drive Sport Utility Vehicles's; and,
WHEREAS, a vehicle fleet with a mix of four-wheel drive vehicles allows drivers to be
relieved during inclement weather conditions; and,
WHEREAS,bids were due on February 10,2020,and seven bids were received with Ames
Ford Lincoln of Ames,Iowa,having submitted the low bid of$53,840 for the purchase of two Ford
Escape SSE Hybrid 4x4 vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has $60,000 allocated for the purchase in the 2020-2025 CIP and the
Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the vehicles at its March 4,2020,
meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of two Ford Escape SE Hybrid 4x4 vehicles for the Administrative Division for
CyRide from Ames Ford Lincoln, Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$53,840 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS l Oth day of March, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Martin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Oth day of March, 2020.