The purpose of this FY 2021 FTA section 5307 grant is to provide capital assistance

The Federal Transit Administration awarded County of Hernando $712,014 on May 15, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to procure and deploy one fixed-route replacement bus. The bus is a 2018 Gillig (VIN #15GGE2712J3093350) with 448,145 miles as of February 17, 2026, ordered to replace a vehicle past its useful life and provide efficient fixed-route service for Hernando County commuters. The procurement carries a two-year lead time from order to delivery. Performance occurs in Florida with a period of performance extending to March 30, 2033. The grant serves the general public and citizens of Hernando County as intended beneficiaries. No sub-recipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Activities to be performed 1 fixed-route replacement bus. There is a 2 year lead time to receive bus after ORDER2018 gillig VIN # 15GGE2712J3093350 mileage as of 2/17/2026 448145

Expected outcomes

Replace fixed-route bus pasted its useful life and provide efficient and effective fixed-route service for commuters using public transportation.

Intended beneficiaries

General public commuters and citizens of hernando county