Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #SSP 815084

Sole Source Electric Bus Storage and Maintenance Services for CapMetro

This opportunity involves a sole source contract for specialized electric bus storage and maintenance services for CapMetro in Austin, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Procurement Department - Contact: Deborah Knutson, Contracts Administrator - OEMs and Vendors: - Cap-A-Bus, Inc. (sole source vendor and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Storage and routine upkeep maintenance for CapMetro's battery electric bus fleet - Includes secure, lighted, fenced, and weather-resistant storage - Routine monitoring, operation, and recharging of high-voltage battery systems - Maintenance to preserve mechanical and electrical integrity of buses - Facility must support operational weight of electric buses under all weather conditions - Services cover three distinct electric bus configurations; fleet size is variable - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized operator knowledge and trained personnel for electric bus systems - Facility must be specifically equipped for electric bus storage and maintenance - Cap-A-Bus, Inc. identified as the only vendor with required experience and facilities - Unsolicited proposals from other qualified vendors are permitted - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided due to variable fleet size

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 includes preserving the mechanical and electrical integrity of the buses, especially the high-voltage battery systems, through routine monitoring, operation, and recharging. The storage facility must be lighted, fenced, and constructed to bear the operational weight of the buses under all weather conditions. Cap-A-Bus, Inc. is uniquely qualified with the necessary experience, facility, and trained personnel for this specialized service.

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