Buses, Transit - Adult Passenger (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commodity IDV #23306 provides a comprehensive procurement mechanism for acquiring new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Adult Passenger Transit Buses and associated optional equipment. This statewide contract enables authorized users, including state agencies, local governments, public authorities, and educational institutions, to streamline the procurement of transit vehicles. The contract covers multiple vehicle classifications and configurations, offering a standardized approach to transit bus acquisition with flexible purchasing options.

The master IDV is a commodity contract administered by the New York State OGS, with a performance period from March 20, 2025, to January 20, 2027. Four prime contractors have been selected: Coach & Equipment Bus Sales Inc (Penn Yann, NY), Fenton Mobility Products Inc (Randolph, NY), Matthews Bus Alliance Inc (Orlando, FL), and Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc (Indianapolis, IN). The contract allows for annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Completed Vehicles, with prices to be updated each September 15th. Notably, the contract has 0% set-aside requirements for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB).

Under this IDV, multiple contract awards have been made, with one notable award to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc for a cumulative value of $5,542,988.00. The contract provides pricing for base vehicles ranging from $80,000 to $175,000, with additional optional equipment costs between $2,600 and $15,000. Vehicle configurations include low-floor vehicles and conventional style buses across various lots (A, B, B-EV, C, D, E, F, G, I). The contract offers a comprehensive pricing structure that includes all associated fees, customs duties, preparation, installation, and delivery charges, providing a transparent and efficient procurement solution for transit vehicle acquisitions.