Light Transit Vehicles

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT24824-1 is a statewide Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Light Transit Vehicles designed to support public transportation services, particularly for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The contract covers five distinct vehicle categories, including Light Transit Narrow Body, Light Transit Wide Body, Fiberglass over Steel construction, Honeycomb construction, and Low Floor models in 22' and 25' lengths. These vehicles can be procured using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding programs such as Sections 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339, enabling state agencies, political subdivisions, state universities, and other authorized entities to access standardized transit vehicle procurement.

The IDV was awarded to four prime contractors: American Bus & Accessories Inc (Cincinnati, OH), Bus Service Inc (Columbus, OH), Transportation Equipment Sales Corp (Oregon, OH), and Western Reserve Coach Sales (Alliance, OH). The contract has a performance period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. The estimated total procurement value is approximately $7,800,000, comprising $6,400,000 in federal funds and $1,400,000 in local match. Each vendor was awarded specific vehicle categories through a competitive selection process, ensuring multiple sourcing options for Ohio's transit vehicle needs and providing a structured, flexible procurement mechanism for light transit vehicles across the state.