Award
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #PT-19-02
Transit Vehicles Contract PT-19-02
Recipient
Central States Bus Sales
Awarded
November 05, 2019
Identifier
PT-19-02
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) awarded a contract to Central States Bus Sales for furnishing a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 40 transit vehicles, including medium roof, long conversion vans with optional ADA equipment, to be delivered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The contract covers two main vehicle configurations: non-lift vans with 13 passenger seats and lift-equipped vans with two wheelchair positions and 8 passenger seats. Optional equipment includes child safety alert systems, upgraded flooring, headrests, caution lighting, additional seats, seat belt extensions, fabric upholstery, and optional gasoline engines. The vehicles must meet federal safety standards, Buy America provisions, and OEM specifications. The contract period extends from award date through June 30, 2020, with potential extensions up to three years. The award was finalized on November 5, 2019, with bidding and procurement managed by ARDOT's Equipment and Procurement Division. Key OEMs and vendors include Braun, Ricon, Freedman, and Bus Scan 300. The procurement process involved detailed specifications, bid bonds, performance bonds, and compliance with federal and state laws.
Description
Contract for furnishing transit vehicles FOB Little Rock, Arkansas. Minimum quantity 10, maximum quantity 40. Awarded to Central States Bus Sales on 11/05/2019.