ESBD_490186_1772205818804_Q & A Form.pdf
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- Activity Bus- New Build
- Solicitation number
- 771-Trans-26-B0002
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- Texas
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This is a Question and Answer Form issued by the State of Texas for Solicitation Number 771-TRANS-26-B0002, regarding the procurement of a new Activity Bus. The document addresses clarifications from potential respondents regarding specific technical specifications outlined in the solicitation. The Q&A form was posted and issued on February 27, 2026. Key specifications clarified include: a 12-volt DC power outlet mounted in the dashboard area for driver use; a passenger configuration of 30 walk-in seats plus one driver position for a total of 31 passengers, with two removable bench seats for wheelchair use and a reduced capacity of 26 walk-in seats plus driver and wheelchair passenger when the bench seats are removed; commercial-grade, low-pile carpet installed on interior wall surfaces and ceiling only, with durable rubber or vinyl backing suitable for high-traffic transit use and sound-dampening material required behind wall panels to reduce interior noise; and an electronic tachometer incorporated within the gauge cluster. No specific brands, material thicknesses, or carpet specifications were mandated beyond the general requirements for transit-style durability and functionality.
The document does not contain information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding sources, contract duration, or renewal options. The Q&A Form serves as an official clarification mechanism to ensure potential bidders understand the technical requirements and specifications necessary for submission of responsive proposals to the Activity Bus solicitation.
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Question and Answer Form
Title of Solicitation: Activity Bus- New Build Solicitation Number: 771-TRANS-26-B0002
Official Responses to Questions from Potential Respondents Date posted/issued: 2.27.26
1. Q. Section 3.1.24 – Power Source VDC o Could you please clarify what is meant by “Power source VDC must be mounted in dash”?
o Are you referring to a specific voltage (e.g., 12V DC, 24V DC) or a specific component that must be installed in the dashboard area?
o Could you please define what “VDC” refers to within the context of this requirement?
A.The specification refers to a 12-volt DC power outlet intended for driver use. The outlet must be mounted in the dash area. Within this context, VDC refers to Voltage DC receptacle.
2. Q. Passenger Capacity – Walk-In and Wheelchair Positions o How many walk-in passenger positions and how many wheelchair (WC) positions are required?
o Should the vehicle meet a total capacity of 31 passengers including WC positions, or is an alternative configuration required?
A. The required configuration is 30 walk-in passengers plus driver for a total of 31 including 2 removable bench seats for wheelchair use. WIth seats removed, capacity is 26 walk-in seats plus driver and WC passenger.
3. Q. Section 3.1.31 – Transit-Style Carpet & Sound Reduction o Could you please elaborate on the requirement for “transit-style carpet and sound reduction”?
o Are there specific material types, carpet specifications, or thickness levels that you require?
o Should the carpet be installed only on the floor, or is carpet also required on wall surfaces?
A.”Transit-style carpet and sound reduction” refers to a commercial-grade, low-pile carpet installed on the interior wall surfaces and ceiling only. Wall and ceiling carpet must be suitable for high-traffic transit use, with a durable rubber or vinyl backing. Sound-dampening material is required behind the wall panels to reduce interior noise. No specific brand or thickness is required.
4. Q. Section 3.1.16 – Gauge Cluster with Electronic Tachometer
To ensure compliance, could you please provide a sample image, diagram, or specification illustrating the required tachometer layout within the gauge cluster? Below is an example of an electronic gauge cluster we can provide for your review.
A.Sample image of Bus Instrument Cluster:
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