Addendum_2_Exhibit_7.3_-_Buy_America_Certification_Statement.pdf

Department Of General Services Zero-Emission Transit Buses Procurement Division Event ID 0000029982

*ADDENDUM 2* EXHIBIT 7.3

"BUY AMERICA" CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

The Bidder/Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323 (j) and 49 CFR Part 661, which provide that federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron and manufactured products used in an FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a wavier has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 CFR 661.7. A general public interest waiver from Buy America requirements applies to microprocessors, computers, microcomputers, software or other such devices, which are used solely for the purpose of processing or storing data. This general waiver does not extend to a product or device that merely contains a microprocessor or microcomputer and is not used solely for the purpose of processing or storing data.

Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 CFR 661.11. Rolling stock not subject to a general waiver must be manufactured in the United States and have a 70 percent domestic content.

The Bidder must complete Table 1 below and provide supportive documentation for each component as listed. The Bidder must properly label all the supportive documentation with each component name, title all relative documents “ATTACHMENT 7, Buy America Certification Compliance”, and submit all the required documentation with their bid submittal.

The Bidder must submit the appropriate Buy America Certification below with all bids, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids that are not accompanied with a completed Buy America Certification may be rejected as nonresponsive. Bidders must sign only one signature block on the Buy America Certification. Signing both signature blocks may make the bid nonresponsive.

Table 1: Typical List of Components for Buses

COMPONENT MANUFACTURER

COUNTRY OF

ORIGIN

PERCENTAGE OF

VEHICLE COST

Body Shells Propulsion System* Front Axle Assemblies Rear Axle Assemblies Drive Shaft Assemblies Front Suspension Assemblies Rear Suspension Assemblies Air Compressor and Pneumatic Systems Electrical Systems Steering System Assemblies Front and Rear Air Brake Assemblies Air Conditioning Compressor Assemblies Air Conditioning Evaporator/Condenser Assemblies Heating Systems Passenger Seats Driver's Seat Assemblies Window Assemblies Entrance and Exit Door Assemblies Door Control Systems Destination Sign Assemblies Interior Lighting Assemblies Front and Rear End Cap Assemblies Front and Rear Bumper Assemblies Specialty Steel (structural steel tubing, etc.), Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum, Steel, or Fiberglass Exterior Panels Interior Trim, Flooring, and Floor Coverings

*Propulsion System: System that provides propulsion for the vehicle proportional to operator commands.

Includes, as applicable, engine, transmission, traction motors, hybrid drive system (HDS), energy storage system (ESS), and system controllers including all wiring and converter/inverter.

BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION

Certification of Compliance

The Bidder hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C), Section 165(b)(3) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, and the regulations of 49 CFR Part 661.11.

Date:________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________

Company Name:_______________________________________________________

Title:_________________________________________________________________

Certification of Non-Compliance

The Bidder hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and Section 165(b)(3) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, but may qualify for an exception to the requirements consistent with 49 USC Sections 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(B) or (j)(2)(D), Sections 165(b)(2) or (b)(4) of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, as amended, and the regulations in 49 CFR Part 661.7.

Date:________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________________

Company Name:_______________________________________________________

Title:_________________________________________________________________