Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #815084

Sole Source Award for Battery Electric Bus Storage and Maintenance Services

This notice announces CapMetro's intent to award a sole source contract for battery electric bus storage and maintenance services in Austin, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Procurement office, Austin, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - Cap-A-Bus, Inc. (sole source vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Storage and routine upkeep maintenance for battery electric buses - Secure, lighted, and fenced storage facility - Routine monitoring, operation, and recharging of buses - Specialized support for three distinct CapMetro bus configurations - Maintenance to preserve high-voltage battery systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have specialized facilities and trained personnel for battery electric buses - Facility must support operational weight of buses in all weather conditions - Only Cap-A-Bus, Inc. is identified as meeting these requirements; no other OEMs or vendors are qualified for this contract

Description

CapMetro intends to award a sole source contract to Cap-A-Bus, Inc. for the storage and routine upkeep maintenance of battery electric buses. The contract covers a variable fleet size and requires specialized operator knowledge due to the unique bus configurations. The storage facility must be lighted, fenced, and capable of supporting the buses under all weather conditions. Cap-A-Bus, Inc. is uniquely qualified with the necessary experience, facilities, and trained personnel to provide these services.

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