HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 27, 2025ITEM #:18
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:TRANSIT
SUBJECT:RESOLUTION APPROVING CYRIDE 2025 FACILITY FIRE PROTECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In September 2024, CyRide received $511,323 in Iowa DOT Public Transit Infrastructure
Grant (PTIG) funding for the 2025 Facility Fire Protection Improvement Project. The project
will enhance fire mitigation systems in bus storage lanes 1 and 2. Planned improvements
include increasing sprinkler water volume density, adding a coiling fire door on the west end of
lane 1, and updating the existing fire alarm panel. A single bid alternate includes replacing the
internal walk-through doors on the north side of the project area with fire-rated doors.
Funding for this project was included in the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Plan, as shown
below.
Description State PTIG Funds Local Funds Total
2025 Facility Fire Protection
Improvement Project $511,323 $150,000 $661,323
The current cost estimate from the architectural and engineering consultant is $638,877,
including a 15% contingency.
If approved by Council, CyRide staff will work with the Purchasing Division to bid the project.
Listed below is the proposed schedule for this project.
Date Project Element
May 27, 2025 City Council approval of plans and specifications
May 28, 2025 Project release
June 17, 2025 Prebid meeting
July 9, 2025 Bids due
July 17, 2025 Transit Board award of contract
July 22, 2025 City Council award of contract
The plans and specifications were approved by the Transit Board at its meeting on May 22,
2025. Plans and specifications are now on file in the City Clerk's Office.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2025 Facility Fire Protection Improvement
Project, and establish July 9, 2025, as the bid due date, and July 22, 2025, as the date
to report bid results to Council.
2. Direct staff to work with the A&E consultant and refine the project plans in accordance
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with Council priorities.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approving the plans and specifications would allow CyRide to enhance fire protection
systems in its bus storage facility, helping safeguard its assets throughout their useful
life. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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