Light Transit Vehicles

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT24824-2 is a statewide Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Light Transit Vehicles designed to serve public transportation needs. The contract covers multiple vehicle categories including Light Transit Narrow Body, Light Transit Wide Body, and Low Floor Vehicles in 22' and 25' lengths with specific configurations such as Honeycomb Fiberglass Construction and Fiberglass over Steel Construction. These vehicles are intended to support public transportation, senior transportation, and transportation services for individuals with disabilities, and can be procured using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) program funds including Sections 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339.

The IDV was awarded to multiple prime contractors: Bus Service Inc (Columbus), American Bus & Accessories Inc (Cincinnati), Transportation Equipment Sales Corp (Oregon, OH), and Western Reserve Coach Sales (Alliance, OH). The contract is a competitive selection type with a performance period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. Geographically, the contract covers the state of Ohio and provides a cooperative purchasing mechanism that allows other political subdivisions such as county and municipal transit authorities, school districts, and regional planning commissions to utilize the contract's pricing and terms. The multiple-award approach ensures flexibility in procurement and provides various sourcing options for Ohio's transportation entities.