Modified Mini Vans

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Competitive Selection IDV DOT25324-1 establishes a multiple-award contract for modified minivans designed to support public transportation services. The contract specifically focuses on procuring six-passenger minivans with specialized modifications to accommodate transportation needs for elderly and disabled individuals. These vehicles are intended for use by political subdivisions, state universities, colleges, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, and other state agencies, with funding sourced from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs including Sections 5307, 5310, 5311, and 5339.

The IDV was awarded to two prime contractors: Bus Service Inc. (Columbus, OH) and The Braun Corporation (Winamac, IN), effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, with a potential one-year extension option. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage in Ohio, targeting the procurement of approximately 102 modified minivans over the contract period. While specific total contract value was not disclosed, the IDV follows a multiple-award approach, allowing both vendors to supply vehicles that meet ODOT's technical requirements, including Buy America standards and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.