NIGP 55744: Insulation, Transit Bus

NIGP 55744 Insulation, Transit Bus (Item) is being solicited by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) as the lead procurement agency for highly automated transit vehicles across Florida and the Continental United States. The scope under this Item code centers on the provision of complete automated transit vehicle solutions featuring SAE Level 4 automated driving systems capable of operating in urban, suburban, academic, and highway environments. Vehicles must meet detailed specifications including passenger capacity, operating range, physical dimensions, and behavioral capabilities aligned with JTA's operational design domains. The procurement encompasses 147 compliance requirements across 21 functional categories covering operational specifications, dynamic driving task behaviors, intersection navigation, passenger interaction protocols, environmental condition management, safety systems, perception and sensor systems, cybersecurity measures, and cooperative driving automation. All proposers must demonstrate compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, Altoona testing protocols, Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and Buy America Act requirements. The JTA is the dominant issuing body in recent activity under this code, acting as the coordinating agency on behalf of multiple transit authorities across Florida and potentially nationwide.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority solicited Automated Transit Vehicle procurement (P-24-019) posted April 1, 2026, with a March 23, 2026 response deadline for sealed proposals through the JTA eProcurement Portal. The procurement is structured as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity award with a firm five-year term and no renewal options, using a best-value selection process with potential for multiple awards. All prices must remain firm for one year from the contract effective date, with subsequent escalation capped at 4.5 percent annually. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and excess liability of $4,000,000. The solicitation targets 30 percent small business participation overall under 49 CFR Part 26 through neutral means, with no minimum DBE goals applying to individual projects. Funding derives from Federal Transit Administration programs under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 (5307, 5309, 5311, and 5316 funds) and is subject to prevailing wage protections, civil rights compliance, federal audit requirements under OMB Uniform Guidance, and E-Verify requirements. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was scheduled for February 2, 2026, with written questions due February 9, 2026 and responses issued by February 12, 2026. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed.