NIGP 55687: Trolley, Transit, Rubber Tired (Electric)

NIGP 55687 Trolley, Transit, Rubber Tired (Electric) is an Item code purchasing electric and hybrid transit vehicles for paratransit and full-service transit operations. State and local governments use this code to procure low-floor accessible minibuses, demand-response paratransit vehicles, and increasingly automated transit vehicles with advanced driving systems, along with supporting infrastructure such as portable EV charging solutions. The issuing bodies range from municipal transit authorities and city procurement offices to state-designated lead agencies coordinating multi-jurisdiction procurements. The City of Arlington, Texas, and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) serving as lead agency for the State of Florida are both active in this space, with JTA managing a statewide IDIQ procurement covering Florida and Continental United States agencies.

Recent opportunities reflect two distinct procurement streams. The City of Arlington posted RFP 26-0185 on April 29, 2026, seeking up to four low-floor paratransit vehicles for Handitran with ramp access and ADA compliance, capable of 130+ miles daily operation, with optional battery-electric or gasoline units and a portable 150 kW DC fast charger, responses due May 28, 2026. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority issued P-26-009 on April 1, 2026, an IDIQ procurement for SAE Level 4 automated transit vehicles across multiple operational design domains (academic campuses, urban, suburban, highway), spanning staged implementation from late 2026 through 2028 and beyond, sealed proposals due March 23, 2026 (note: this date appears to be a data error given the April 1 posting date). Both solicitations mandate Buy America compliance, FTA eligibility certification, comprehensive safety and cybersecurity documentation, and multi-year warranty and parts availability commitments. The City of Arlington uses weighted scoring with pricing at 40 points; JTA uses best-value selection with potential for multiple awards. Activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with broader Continental U.S. reach through JTA's statewide cooperative procurement structure.