1-Pre Trip Inspection Card EXAMPLE- Attachment C.pdf

This file is a Pre-Trip Inspection Card example document for the 92' Community Transit agency, serving as an attachment to a printing contract opportunity. The contract requires the printing and delivery of 45,000 MCT Pre-Trip Inspection Cards for the Macon County Transit (MCT) system in Illinois. The pre-trip inspection card is a checklist document used by bus operators to document the condition of vehicles before departing for service, with designated sections for recording the status of various bus components and systems including exterior condition, interior cleanliness, operational safety features, fare collection equipment, emergency equipment, and driver communication tools. The card contains Yes/No checkboxes for rapid assessment of vehicle readiness and sections for operator signatures and date documentation.

The solicitation is awarded to the lowest quote from a responsible bidder meeting specifications, with minor product variances subject to ACT's sole judgment and evaluation. Bids must include FOB Destination shipping terms with freight costs incorporated into quoted prices. Delivery timing and rates are critical contract elements, with failure to meet specified delivery schedules serving as grounds for rejection and default termination. Payment terms differ between entities: MCT orders operate on Net 45 terms while ACT orders operate on Net 30 terms. The contract is partially funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Downstate Operating Assistance Grant program, requiring vendor compliance with all IDOT grant agreement terms and conditions. Variance requests must be submitted prior to bid closure with supporting documentation justifying any deviations from specifications.