Bus Seats Replacement

Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement and delivery of seat inserts for their fleet of 35 New Flyer transit buses. As an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation, this procurement seeks a qualified manufacturer to design, manufacture, and deliver high-quality, durable, and safe seat inserts that meet the specifications outlined in the scope of work. The selected supplier will bear full responsibility for the complete design and manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with all technical and safety requirements established by GBT. The solicitation (Number 31700) opened on August 5, 2025, at 9:00 PM GMT and will close on August 28, 2025, at 6:00 PM GMT. Vendors have an opportunity to submit questions and seek clarifications during the Q&A period, which runs from August 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM GMT through August 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM GMT. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Meryem Belhasan at the Bridgeport Transit Authority, 1 Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610, or mbelhasan@gogbt.com. The contract will be awarded on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis, with payment terms to be specified by the successful vendor.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this bid, with no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations identified in the solicitation documentation. No incumbent vendor information or details regarding existing contractors have been designated in the available materials. The solicitation documentation does not identify any specific incumbent suppliers or require integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. Additionally, no estimated total contract value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation announcement. Prospective bidders should consult the complete solicitation document for detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and any other technical or administrative requirements necessary to prepare a competitive response.