Opportunity

Merx #R26-0000000764

Supply and Delivery of Articulated Diesel Transit Buses for City of Airdrie

Posted

April 16, 2026

Respond By

May 12, 2026

Identifier

R26-0000000764

NAICS

336611

The City of Airdrie is seeking proposals for the supply and delivery of articulated diesel transit buses to expand its public transit fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada - Procurement managed by City of Airdrie Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to all qualified bus manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) 60-foot articulated diesel transit buses - Minimum passenger capacity: 110+ - Must operate reliably in temperatures from +40°C to -40°C - Compliant with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), Federal, Provincial, and Accessibility (ADA) regulations - Low-floor, fully accessible design - Equipped with heavy-duty suspension, ABS brakes, power-assisted steering, HVAC system, and fire suppression system - Wheelchair accessibility features, including Q-Straint Quantum automatic securement system - 12-camera surveillance system compatible with SEON video platform - On-site training for up to five people covering electronics, orientation, engine, transmission, ramps, and operational use - Pricing must include all costs (labor, materials, travel, insurance, delivery, installation, duties/taxes except GST) - Potential for approximately 15 additional buses of varying sizes over the five-year contract term - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Buses must be delivered to Airdrie, Alberta - Must meet all mandatory technical and submission requirements outlined in the RFP - Proposals must include a completed pricing matrix - Option to extend contract for up to two additional years - Surveillance system must be compatible with the City's SEON platform - Delivery of initial three buses required by the end of the contract period

Description

The City of Airdrie is soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of three articulated diesel transit buses capable of operating in temperatures from +40°C to -40°C, with delivery required by January 31, 2028. The contract term is five years with an option to extend for up to two additional years. There is potential for approximately 15 additional buses of varying sizes to be purchased over the contract duration. Proposals must include mandatory submission requirements and pricing matrices as specified in the solicitation documents.

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