HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Award of Contract for CyRide Reconditioned Engine Replacements RESOLUTION NO. 23-464
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR CYRIDE RECONDITIONED ENGINE REPLACEMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2010 CyRide purchased fifteen 40' heavy-duty buses equipped with
Cummins ISL engines which now have an average mileage of 340,000. Maintenance personnel
determined that these engines need to be replaced and that purchasing reconditioned engines will
provide the best value for CyRide. CyRide mechanics will provide the labor to install the
reconditioned engines; and,
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2023, a request for quotations (RFQ) was issued and bids were
due on August 3, 2023. The RFQ required respondents to provide the cost of the base engine,
shipping, and "core costs." The core costs will be returned to CyRide when the used engine is
returned to the successful bidder. CyRide received three bids, and MHC Kenworth of Des Moines,
Iowa, was identified as the lowest bidder; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide currently budgets eight engine replacements per year in the parts
budget. Staff evaluated the parts budget and determined that purchasing three reconditioned
engines will not exceed the budgeted amount. Awarding the contract to MHC Kenworth was
approved by the Transit Board at its August 17, 2023, meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract to MHC Kenworth of Des Moines,Iowa, for CyRide Reconditioned Engine
Replacements for a total cost of$116,200.47 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of August, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of August, 2023.