8700-0-2018-BP Approved Equals_VN_4.pdf

This is an Approved Equals document related to a Wisconsin state and local contract opportunity for 40-Foot Low Floor Diesel Transit Busses. The document appears to serve as a reference list of approved equivalent products or manufacturers that meet the specifications and requirements outlined in the primary procurement solicitation. The approved equals list functions as a qualification document, allowing bidders to propose alternative manufacturers or models that have been pre-approved as meeting the technical and performance standards required for the transit bus procurement. This ensures competitive bidding while maintaining consistency with established quality and operational standards for the state's transit bus acquisition.

The document establishes approved substitute options for bidders, enabling procurement flexibility while maintaining procurement integrity and standardized fleet requirements. Bidders referencing approved equals from this list would be able to propose compliant alternatives to the primary specified product, subject to all other terms, conditions, and pricing requirements of the main solicitation. This approach supports fair competition among qualified vendors while ensuring that all proposed vehicles meet the necessary specifications for integration into Wisconsin's transit system.