Vehicles - Hometown Villager Coach Bus

The North Dakota State Contract 389 provides a comprehensive multi-award vehicle procurement option for Hometown Villager Coach Buses, offering three distinct vehicle models with varying passenger capacities and fuel options. Available configurations include 158 WB (12-passenger), 178 WB (18-passenger), and 208 WB (28-passenger) models that can be acquired in gasoline, electric hybrid, propane, and compressed natural gas (CNG) variants. These vehicles are designed with ADA-compliant features, including wheelchair lifts, accessible seating configurations, and carefully engineered interior layouts to maximize passenger comfort and mobility.

The contract is administered by the North Dakota State Procurement Office and was awarded to Hometown Manufacturing, located in Crandon, Wisconsin, with a current performance period from November 1, 2022, to November 1, 2025. The contract is a cooperative purchasing agreement available to a wide range of governmental entities, including state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, tribal agencies, and transportation providers. Vehicle pricing ranges from $156,850 to $210,080, with delivery timeframes between 180-300 days after order placement. The contract includes provisions for on-site training, warranty service, and comprehensive documentation requirements, and allows for potential contract renewals up to three additional twelve-month periods.