SRC32943_Transit_Vans_and_Buses.pdf

This is an addendum to the Transit Vans and Buses procurement for the State of Alabama. The addendum specifies detailed modifications and clarifications to vehicle specifications across multiple van and bus configurations, including full-size vans, cutaway buses, minivans, and high-roof vehicles. Key specifications include requirements for OEM wheels on all vehicles, OEM backup cameras, keyless entry removal from cutaway models, running boards with a minimum 6.5-inch width, steering modifications to include tilt and/or telescoping for all vehicles, and specific dimensional requirements such as a maximum step height of 12.6 inches for the 9+2 full-size van configuration. For ADA-compliant minivans, the addendum specifies a minimum ramp width of 30 inches with a 47-inch minimum length, a ramp slope of 1.5:1, and a minimum doorway opening of 31 inches. Additional modifications include guard changes for cutaway models from 2 inches to 1 inch, removal of battery box relocation on the 20+2 ADA rear lift, propane conversion specifications for E450 vans only, and tire count adjustments for high-roof 10+2R vehicles from five to seven tires. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. CST at the Division of Procurement Auditorium, RSA Union Building, 100 N. Union Street Suite 192, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

The addendum does not contain information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding sources, or contract award dates and terms. The document focuses exclusively on technical specifications and configuration requirements for the various vehicle types being procured as part of this multimodal transit initiative.