AV Accessible Vans

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for Accessible Vans (AV) designed to support Federal Transit Administration programs serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. The contract covers three distinct vehicle categories: Gasoline/LPG Accessible Vans, Low Floor Accessible Vans, and Electric Accessible Vans. These vehicles, which include Ford Transit and RAM ProMaster models, are intended for use by ODOT, political subdivisions, state universities, and other authorized agencies. The procurement emphasizes Buy America requirements, mandating at least 70% domestic content and compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The IDV contract (Competitive Selection DOT25224-1) was awarded on July 1, 2023, and will run through August 31, 2027, with a potential one-year extension. Six prime contractors were selected through a competitive bidding process: American Bus & Accessories Inc (Cincinnati, OH), Bus Service Inc (Columbus, OH), Creative Bus Sales (Elkhart, IN), Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation (Oregon, OH), Valley Ford Truck Inc. (Cleveland, OH), and Western Reserve Coach Sales. The contract allows for the procurement of approximately 70 vehicles across all AV types, with ODOT awarding contracts to the three lowest responsive and responsible bidders for each vehicle type. The contract is state-specific to Ohio and operates as a competitive selection contract to provide flexible, pre-approved purchasing options for governmental entities.