Light Transit Vehicles

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection DOT24824-4 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides a comprehensive procurement solution for light transit vehicles across multiple categories. The contract covers five distinct vehicle types, including Light Transit Narrow Body, Light Transit Wide Body (Fiberglass over Steel, Honeycomb Construction, Low Floor 22', and Low Floor 25'), designed for public transportation and transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These vehicles must meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, maintain 70% domestic content through Buy America compliance, and can be purchased through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs such as Sections 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339.

The IDV is a multiple-award contract with four prime contractors: Western Reserve Coach Sales, Inc. (Honeycomb Fiberglass Construction), American Bus & Accessories Inc., Transportation Equipment Sales Corp (TESCO), and Bus Service Inc. The contract was awarded on July 1, 2023, and will remain in effect through June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. The total estimated contract value is approximately $7.8 million, comprising $6.4 million in federal funds and $1.4 million in local match. The contract provides statewide coverage for Ohio governmental entities, offering a competitive and flexible procurement mechanism for light transit vehicle acquisitions.