NIGP 55650: Coach, Transit (Single Door, Under 35 Feet)

NIGP 55650 Coach, Transit (Single Door, Under 35 Feet), an Item code, covers transit buses and coach vehicles that state and local governments procure for passenger transportation, including charter services, paratransit operations, and specialized shuttle fleets. Recent solicitations show government buying in two distinct modes: charter bus contracts with commercial operators for occasional group travel, and direct procurement of owned or operated transit vehicles for ongoing public services. The issuing-body mix includes higher-education institutions, cities, and transit authorities; Collin County Community College District and the City of Arlington have posted opportunities within the past six months.

Texas dominates recent activity under this code. Collin County Community College District issued ITB FY2024ITB026 in July 2026 to establish a three-year charter bus services contract (term August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027) for college clubs, groups, and athletic teams, with responses due May 14, 2024; the district specified 40-, 54-, and 56-passenger buses no more than eight years old and budgeted $250,000 over the contract period. The City of Arlington released RFP 26-0185 in April 2026 to procure up to four low-floor paratransit vehicles and a portable EV charging trailer for Handitran, its demand-response service for elderly and disabled riders; the RFP specified ADA-compliant minibuses capable of 30,000-plus miles annually, with a pre-proposal meeting on May 7, 2026, question cutoff May 11, 2026, and proposal due date May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The Arlington procurement required Federal Transit Administration Eligible Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) listing and Buy America compliance.