Provide funding for the purchase of 1 replacement vehicle for kingsport area transit service (kats).

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Kingsport $132,292 on April 30, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula Grant program (CFDA 20.526) to procure one ADA-equipped replacement bus for Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS). The city will coordinate with vendors for competitive bidding, manage selection and purchase, oversee inspection and acceptance, and ensure compliance with Federal Transit Administration and Transportation Awards Management System (TRAMS) guidelines. The project will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at KATS, benefiting the Kingsport Area Transit Service area and local commuters. Performance occurs in Tennessee, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2033. No sub-recipients are identified.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the purchase of 1 replacement vehicle for kingsport area transit service (kats).

Activities

Kats will procure 1 ADA-equipped bus to replace an aging vehicle coordinating with vendors for bids selection and purchase. The agency will oversee inspection acceptance and delivery of the bus while ensuring all reporting documentation and compliance requirements are completed in accordance with FTA and trams guidelines.

Expected outcomes

This project will improve the state of good repair for transit assets at kingsport area transit service (kats).

Intended beneficiaries

Kingsport area transit service area and local area commuters.