625 Buses for Transit System
The State owns and contracts for the management of the transit system and also is the primary funder of twelve transit districts. The purpose of this procurement is to purchase up to 625 buses for the State's transit system for both replacement and option buses.
The State is interested in deploying a mix of traditional clean fuel diesel buses as well as hybrid technology where applicable. This procurement is for 30, 35, 40 and 60 low floor heavy duty transit buses. The State desires to receive proposals for both clean fuel diesel and hybrid electric drive design versions of each of these different size buses. The State is also requesting proposals for 45 heavy duty high floor clean fuel diesel suburban commuter buses. All are required to have a minimum expected life of twelve (12) years or 500,000 miles whichever comes first and are intended for the widest possible spectrum of passengers, including children, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
