Mobility Vehicles and Vehicle Conversion Services

The Arizona Department of Transportation Master Agreement CTR054848 provides a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for mobility vehicles and vehicle conversion services. The contract covers a wide range of specialized transportation vehicles, including paratransit buses, cutaway vans, transit vans, and mobility-enhanced vehicles from multiple manufacturers such as Arboc Specialty Vehicles, BraunAbility, Creative Bus Sales, Forest River Vans, Glaval, Mobility Trans, New England Wheels, Starcraft, and StarTrans. Participating agencies can procure vehicles with extensive customization options, including various chassis types (Ford, GM, International), powertrains (gas, diesel, CNG, electric), wheelchair accessibility features, seating configurations, and advanced equipment packages.

The master agreement is currently held by MODEL 1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INC, with Creative Bus Sales as a key contractor, and is administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The contract was originally awarded on May 1, 2021, and has been extended through April 30, 2026, with multiple amendments updating pricing and terms. The IDV provides state and local government entities a cooperative purchasing mechanism with standardized pricing, typically offering 0-15% discounts from manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP). The contract covers the state of Arizona and allows for flexible procurement of specialized transportation vehicles, with an administrative fee structure of 2% for cooperative buyers, ensuring comprehensive and cost-effective transportation solutions for public agencies.