Opportunity
Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #PT 18-06
Award for ADA-Compliant Medium-Duty Transit Buses for Arkansas DOT
Posted
August 30, 2018
Respond By
August 30, 2018
Identifier
PT 18-06
NAICS
336211
This opportunity involves the procurement and award of medium-duty, ADA-compliant cutaway transit buses for the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT): - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Equipment and Procurement Division - Purchasing Committee (award authority) - OEMs and Vendors: - Summit Bus (REV Group) - Starcraft (via Central States Bus Sales, Inc.) - Coach & Equipment (via Master's Transportation of Arkansas Inc.) - World Trans (via Master's Transportation of Arkansas Inc.) - Central States Bus Sales, Inc. (awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Medium cutaway transit vehicles in multiple configurations (8, 12, 16, 20, and 24-passenger options) - All configurations include ADA equipment: wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, and additional wheelchair positions - Additional features: safety bumpers, child alert systems, LED destination signs, upgraded floor coverings, raised flat floors, double fold-away seats, child restraint systems, seat belt extensions, various upholstery options, safety exit ventilators, and service manuals - Minimum order: 10 units; Maximum order: 50 units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All vehicles must meet ADA and federal certified standards - Orders are subject to chassis availability and manufacturer acceptance - Bid and performance bonds required ($1,000 bid bond, up to $10,000 performance bond) - Contract allows for renewal/extension up to two additional years - Delivery Location: - FOB Little Rock, Arkansas (ARDOT facility)
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of transit vehicles with a minimum quantity of 10 and a maximum quantity of 50. The vehicles are to be delivered FOB Little Rock, Arkansas. The contract requires the successful vendor or manufacturer to accept orders for the specified period, subject to chassis availability and manufacturer acceptance. The award was made to Central States Bus Sales, Inc. on September 24, 2018.