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

NIGP 55687 Trolley, Transit, Rubber Tired (Electric), an Item code, encompasses electric or hybrid transit vehicles that state and local transit authorities procure for fixed-route and demand-response service. The City of Arlington, Texas recently solicited replacement paratransit vehicles under this code, seeking up to four low-floor minibuses with wheelchair ramp access and ADA compliance to serve elderly riders and people with disabilities through Handitran, the city's demand-response service. Vehicles must deliver 120+ miles of range on a single charge (for electric units) or tank (for gasoline units), operate 130+ miles daily for 10–12 hours, and include customizations such as interior handrails, secure storage for mobility aids, and driver compartments. The solicitation also calls for a towable DC fast-charger trailer with minimum 150 kW output, capable of charging a bus from 20 percent to 80 percent capacity in 60 minutes and meeting UL 2202 and UL 2252 certifications and Buy America requirements. Bidders must be listed on the Federal Transit Administration's Eligible Transit Vehicle Manufacturer list or have submitted required DBE documentation to the FTA; all proposals are subject to Buy America compliance under 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661, including domestic content certification, FMVSS compliance, and post-delivery audits under 49 CFR Part 663.

The City of Arlington issued RFP 260185 on April 29, 2026, with a response due date of May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Evaluation is weighted 100 points across technical compliance and minimum specifications (30 points), experience and qualifications (15 points), delivery, support, and warranty (15 points), and pricing (40 points), with pricing scored proportionally so the lowest-priced proposal receives maximum points. A pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for May 7, 2026, at City Hall with a question cutoff of May 11, 2026, and potential addenda released by May 14, 2026. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, with evaluations in June 2026, contract negotiations in July 2026, and notice of award in August 2026. Bidders must provide three minimum references from recent customers (preferably government or public agencies), demonstrate parts availability for 5–10 years, and offer warranty coverage for vehicle, powertrain, and battery systems. The procurement is FTA-funded and subject to Texas Prompt Payment Act Net 30 payment terms, with all costs including delivery, freight, and certification fees included in quoted prices and FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid delivery terms. The City of Arlington exclusively uses Euna Procurement for solicitation dissemination; proposals must be submitted electronically through https://arlingtontx.bonfirehub.com/projects or in sealed paper format to the Office of the Procurement Manager, 101 S. Mesquite, Suite 800, Arlington, Texas 76010.