HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Low-Floor Cutaway Bus Purchase for CyRide RESOLUTION NO. 23-376
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR LOW-FLOOR CUTAWAY BUS PURCHASE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, CyRide was awarded funding from the Iowa Department of Transportation
(DOT)to assist with purchasing three new low-floor cutaway buses. Two buses would be utilized
within CyRide's revenue fleet and the third would be leased to HIRTA,the Dial-A-Ride contactor;
and,
WHEREAS, these vehicles will be 85% state and federally funded, with the remainder
coming from local sources. The local funding was included in the FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23
Capital Improvements Plans, with additional funds approved by the Transit Board in February
2023; and,
WHEREAS, the low-floor cutaway bus design would be new to CyRide and HIRTA's
fleet. CyRide has historically purchased high-floor cutaway buses with steps and a powered
wheelchair lift. A low-floor cutaway design allows stepless boarding for all passengers and
provides a quicker and more dependable wheelchair-loading experience for CyRide's ADA
passengers by using a manually deployable ramp; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has evaluated bus options and has identified New England Wheels'
Frontrunner model as the best available vehicle. The design includes a true flat floor between the
passenger entrance door and the rear axle,bonded and screwed panels, and a manually deployable
ramp with gas spring assist. The bus has a lower gross vehicle weight rating, allowing it to utilize
a smaller engine that has improved fuel economy. The vehicle also has a fully composite body
with a dip-galvanized chassis, providing longevity against corrosion; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide has worked with Hoglund Bus of Marshalltown, Iowa, the New
England Wheels dealer, to determine pricing. There are additional equipment requirements to
operate a bus on CyRide's fixed route services such as destination signs,fareboxes,etc.As a result,
the price has been quoted at $202,975 per bus for CyRide and $198,243 for the bus leased to
HIRTA, for a total of$604,193. The anticipated delivery timeline would be six to eight months
after a purchase order is issued; and,
WHEREAS, the Transit Board of Trustees approved award to Hoglund Bus Company of
Marshalltown, Iowa, at their meeting on June 15, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract to Hoglund Bus Company of Marshalltown,Iowa,in the amount of$604,193
for the purchase of three new 176"wheelbase low-floor cutaway buses is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of June, 2023.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of June, 2023.