Replace an aging ADA-accessible bus by procuring a new ADA-accessible van for victoria transit

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission a formula grant totaling $159,500 under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) on September 16, 2025. The award funds the procurement and deployment of one new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible van to replace an aging ADA-accessible bus currently in Victoria Transit's fleet. Vehicle acquisition activities include procurement coordination, technical specification development, solicitation issuance, bid evaluation, and contract award in accordance with Federal Transit Administration guidelines and local procurement policies, with all work subject to full and open competition requirements.

The project supports fleet modernization objectives while maintaining ADA-compliant transit services for passengers with disabilities. Primary expected outcomes include improved vehicle reliability and operational efficiency, reduced maintenance costs through replacement of an end-of-life asset, enhanced route flexibility, and maximized utilization of FY 2022 appropriated funds prior to the September 30, 2026 completion deadline. No subrecipient activities are identified under this award. The vehicle will be deployed to serve the Golden Crescent region of Texas, including Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Lavaca, Victoria, and Matagorda counties.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to replace an aging ADA-accessible bus by procuring a new ADA-accessible van for victoria transit.

Activities

Activities will include vehicle acquisition procurement coordination and deployment into service ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Victoria transit has the authority to carry out a standalone procurement in accordance with federal transit administration (FTA) guidelines and local procurement policies. In such a process victoria transit will independently develop technical specifications issue solicitations evaluate bids or proposals and award contracts without reliance on a consortium state cooperative purchasing agreement or third-party agency. The procurement will comply with all applicable federal requirements including full and open competition

Expected outcomes

This project aligns with fleet modernization efforts enhances service accessibility and reduces maintenance costs.

Intended beneficiaries

Primary beneficiaries of the vehicle procurement:1. Fleet modernization - replaces an aging ADA-accessible bus with a new ADA-accessible van improving reliability and efficiency.2. Enhanced service accessibility - maintains ADA-compliant transit services providing better mobility options for passengers with disabilities.3. Reduced maintenance costs - lowers operational expenses by replacing a vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life.4. Improved operational efficiency - increases route flexibility and enhances service reliability for victoria transit.5. Maximized use of funds - ensures full utilization of FY 2022 funds by completing the project before september 30 2025.