North Carolina eVP #274-2026-21-JEJ

City of Raleigh Solicits Bids for Heavy-Duty Transit Buses (CNG, Diesel, Electric) and Related Services

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking bids for a five-year contract to supply heavy-duty transit buses for its fixed-route operations. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, Procurement Division, Raleigh Municipal Building - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Cummins (engines) - Allison (transmissions) - Amerex (fire suppression systems) - Lift-U (wheelchair ramps) - Recaro (driver seats) - American Seating (passenger seats) - Safe Fleet (exterior mirrors) - Sportworks (bicycle racks) - Neihoff (alternators) - Thermo King (HVAC systems) - Luminator (video surveillance, digital display monitors) - Clever Devices (public announcement/CAD AVL systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy-duty, low-floor transit buses in 35-foot, 40-foot, and 60-foot articulated configurations - Propulsion options: CNG, diesel, battery electric, and fuel cell - Estimated quantities: 35 x 35-foot CNG, 30 x 40-foot CNG, 15 x 60-foot CNG (5-door); total estimated 53 buses over five years - Key components and options: - Cummins L9N 280HP CNG and L9 diesel engines - Allison B400R transmissions - Amerex Model V25 fire suppression - Lift-U LU18 wheelchair ramps - Recaro Ergo Metro AM80 driver seats - American Seating Insight passenger seats with USB ports - Safe Fleet exterior mirrors - Sportworks DL2 bicycle racks - Neihoff C803 alternators - Thermo King T-14 and all-electric HVAC units - Luminator RoadRunner Pro video surveillance (up to 10 cameras) - Luminator INFO digital display monitors - Clever Devices IVN5 public announcement and CAD AVL systems - Optional: BRT style package, battery electric and fuel cell buses, extended range battery packs, all-electric HVAC, air disc brakes, open payment farebox, mobile radio system, graphics, full color destination signs, collision warning, intelligent leveling, QR/barcode/NFC/EMV readers - Training and Services: - Operator training (8-hour class) - Maintenance technical training (24-hour class) - Maintenance training aids - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Buses must comply with Buy America and Federal Transit Administration standards - Minimum service life: 12 years or 500,000 miles - Extensive warranty, inspection, and safety requirements (e.g., fire suppression, ADA compliance) - Prices fixed for first year, with annual adjustments based on federal price indices - 100% performance bond required - Delivery expected within 365 days of each purchase order - Optional equipment and training packages available

Description

The City of Raleigh is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of transit buses. The contract term is five years with estimated quantities varying each year, totaling an estimated 53 buses over the period. Bidders must provide technical data for each bus type and comply with federal contract requirements as the contract is partially funded by Federal Transit Administration grants. Prices for base buses and options are fixed for the first year with potential adjustments thereafter based on a specified index. Electronic bids are not permitted; bids must be hand-delivered or mailed as per instructions.

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