# Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.110

Manufacture and Delivery of 91 ADA-Compliant Bus Shelters with Solar Lighting for ECAT

**Posted:** August 31, 2026
**Respond By:** September 30, 2026
**Identifier:** PD 25-26.110
**NAICS:** 332311, 332999

Escambia County is seeking bids for the manufacture and delivery of 91 pre-engineered, ADA-compliant bus shelters for the Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) system, funded by the HUD CDBG-DR program.
- **Government Buyer:**
  - Escambia County, Office of Purchasing (Kent Jensen, Purchasing Department)
  - End user: Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT)
- **OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:**
  - No specific OEMs named; procurement is open to qualified manufacturers of bus shelters meeting the specifications
- **Products/Services Requested:**
  - 81 Pre-Engineered 3-Seater Bus Shelters
  - 9 Pre-Engineered 6-Seater Bus Shelters
  - 1 Pre-Engineered 12-Seater Bus Shelter
  - All shelters must include:
    - Advertising space on each side
    - Solar-powered LED lighting system (PV module, charge controller, battery, dusk-to-dawn control)
    - Welded aluminum frames, clear anodized or powder-coated finish
    - Perforated metal wall panels, UV-protected polycarbonate roofing
    - ADA-compliant seating and wheelchair clear floor space
    - Accessories: wall-mounted benches, lockable map/schedule cases, advertising windows, trash receptacles
    - Designed for high-wind, coastal environments
    - Compliance with Florida Building Code, ADA, and Buy America requirements
    - Preferred manufacturer warranty of 5-10 years
- **Unique or Notable Requirements:**
  - Delivery in four lots, starting by the specified date, with subsequent shipments every 30 days
  - All shelters must be factory-fabricated, low-maintenance, and tamper-resistant
  - Installation and site-specific concrete pads are managed separately
  - Expedited delivery service is included
  - Project aims to improve streetscapes and commercial districts post-Hurricane Sally

### Description

This project involves the manufacturing and delivery of ninety-one (91) bus shelters for Escambia County's public transportation system, Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT). The shelters will include advertising space on each side and solar-powered lighting. Deliveries will be made in four lots, starting no later than November 30, 2026, with subsequent shipments every 30 days. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program following Hurricane Sally and aims to improve streetscapes and commercial districts in Escambia County.

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