Buses, Transit (Adult Passenger) (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Transit Buses (Adult Passenger) statewide contract provides Authorized Users with a comprehensive procurement mechanism for acquiring new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) adult passenger transit buses and associated optional equipment. The vehicle covers multiple bus types, including low-floor vehicles, medium-duty cutaways, alternate fuel vehicles, and specialized transit vehicle configurations. Designed to support state agencies, political subdivisions, public authorities, public school and fire districts, and certain nonprofit organizations, the contract enables efficient acquisition of transit infrastructure through pre-negotiated terms and standardized pricing.

The statewide contract (Award Number 23170) was awarded on January 21, 2020, with a performance period extending through February 19, 2025. Three prime contractors are currently on the vehicle: Coach & Equipment Bus Sales Inc. from Penn Yan, NY; Fenton Mobility Products Inc. from Randolph, NY; and Matthews Buses Alliance, Inc. from Orlando, FL. All three contractors are designated as small businesses. The contract covers the entire state of New York and is structured as a commodity-based contract with no specific Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals.

The contract includes multiple individual awards across different lots (A through K), with varying vehicle specifications and configurations. While some lots remain unawarded, the existing awards cover transit buses with passenger capacities ranging from 4 to 28 passengers, including wheelchair-accessible options. The contract provides base item and optional equipment unit prices, which include associated fees, duties, preparation, inspection, delivery, and incidental charges. Pricing is subject to periodic adjustments using the Producer Price Index (PPI), with historical price increases ranging from 0.2% to 3.4%. Authorized users must follow a specific procurement process, including submitting a request to the NYS Department of Transportation and issuing purchase orders directly to the selected contractor.