Buses, Transit - Adult Passenger (Statewide)

The New York State Buses, Transit - 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 contract covers multiple vehicle classifications and configurations, including low-floor vehicles and conventional style buses across various lots (A, B, B-EV, C, D, E, F, G, I). Authorized users can purchase transit buses with base vehicle prices ranging from $80,000 to $175,000, with optional equipment available at additional costs between $2,600 and $15,000, encompassing all associated fees, customs duties, preparation, installation, and delivery charges.

The contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) and is available to all state agencies and political subdivisions, with a performance period from March 20, 2025, to January 20, 2027. Four prime contractors have been selected for this commodity contract: Coach & Equipment Bus Sales Inc (Penn Yann, NY), Fenton Mobility Products Inc (Randolph, NY), Matthews Bus Alliance Inc (Orlando, FL), and Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc (Indianapolis, IN). The contract allows for annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Completed Vehicles, with prices to be updated each September 15th. Notably, the contract has 0% set-aside requirements for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB).

The individual Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) under this contract demonstrate significant procurement potential. The four IDVs (PC70592, PC70593, PC70594, PC70595) have been awarded to different contractors with varying contract values: Coach & Equipment Bus Sales Inc at $8,269,086, Fenton Mobility Products Inc at $6,861,770, Matthews Bus Alliance Inc at $16,326,156, and Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Inc at $5,542,988. Each IDV maintains the same contract parameters, performance period, and purpose of providing a streamlined procurement solution for transit bus acquisitions. The contract's structure enables flexible ordering and supports regional transportation needs across New York State through a pre-negotiated contract with established pricing and terms.