HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Resolution awarding contract to NAI Electrical Contractors, of Ames, IA, for CyRide 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project in the amount of $77,300ITEM #:1
DATE:10-21-25
DEPT:TRANSIT
SUBJECT:CYRIDE 2025 BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS FACILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On September 9, 2025, the City Council approved the release of plans and specifications for
the CyRide 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project. The project includes the
installation of two ChargePoint chargers and four dual dispensers at the front of bus
storage lanes 1 and 2 at the CyRide facility, to support the five electric buses expected
to be delivered by the end of October. All new equipment will be installed at a height that
reduces the risk of water damage in the event of flooding and allows access for general facility
maintenance.
The project was included in the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Plan with an original budget of
$54,986. Based on the architect and engineering firm’s (A&E) final design estimate of
$165,344, which included a 5% construction contingency, the Transit Board authorized an
additional $110,358 from the Battery Electric Bus Reserve Fund to cover the difference
between the original budget and the A&E estimate.
Description Amount
2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Original Project $54,986
Additional Funding - Battery Electric Bus Reserve Fund $110,358
Total Authorized Project Budget $165,344
On September 10, 2025, CyRide, in coordination with the Purchasing Division, released
Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 2026-028. Bids were due on October 8, 2025. One bid was
received for the project, which is summarized below, with a complete bid tabulation attached
to the council packet.
Bidder Base Bid
NAI Electrical Contractors $77,300
NAI Electrical Contractors, of Ames, Iowa, submitted the sole bid for the project. NAI was the
only contractor to attend the pre-bid meeting, has previously completed work at CyRide’s
facility, and is familiar with site conditions. Their pricing was reviewed and determined to be
fair and reasonable, and reflects a solid understanding of the project scope.
On October 14, 2025, the City Council approved the report of bids. At their meeting on
October 16, 2025, the Transit Board approved award of contract to NAI Electrical
Contractors, of Ames, Iowa, for the CyRide 2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility
Improvement Project in the amount of $77,300.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve award of contract to NAI Electrical Contractors, of Ames, Iowa, for the CyRide
2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility Improvement Project in the amount of $77,300.
2. Do not approve the award of contract and direct staff to proceed according to City
Council priorities.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Transit Board has previously approved the purchase of charging equipment to
support five electric buses expected to be delivered by the end of October. This project
will allow CyRide to install the charging infrastructure necessary to operate those
buses. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2026-028 Bid Tab.pdf
24019_CyRide Electric Bus System Upgrades, Phase II - Bid No. 2026-028.pdf
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CITY OF AMES, IOWA
amanda.moore@cityofames.org
BID NO. 2026-028
NAI Electrical Contractors
Ames, IA x x x $77,300.00
2025 Battery Electric Bus Facility
Improvement Project
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3716 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50312
P: 515.277.6707
ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS PLANNING
October 13th, 2025
Ms. Barbara Neal, Director of Transit
CyRide
601 N. University Boulevard
Ames, IA 50010
Ms. Neal,
There was one responsive bidder who submitted a proposal for the 2025 Battery Electric Bus
Facility Improvement Project. This bid was lower than the Opinion of Probable Cost.
We recommend the acceptance of the bid proposal from NAI Electrical Contractors to complete
work associated with the base bid as described in the project specifications for $77,300.
We believe the low bid will bring a good value to CyRide.
Regards,
Ryan M. Carter, AIA, NCARB
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