Bus Seats Replacement

Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation for the procurement of seat inserts for their fleet of 35 New Flyer transit buses. The Bridgeport Transit Authority, located in Connecticut, seeks a qualified supplier responsible for the design, manufacture, and delivery of high-quality, durable, and safe seat inserts that meet detailed specifications outlined in the supporting documentation. The solicitation opened on September 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT and closes on September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT, with a 20-day submission window. Vendors may submit questions regarding the procurement from September 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT through September 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and payment terms are to be determined by the vendor. Technical and performance requirements are detailed in the specification document titled "Bus Seats IFB-2025-08.pdf," and interested parties should contact Meryem Belhasan at mbelhasan@gogbt.com or the Bridgeport Transit Authority at 1 Cross Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610 for additional information.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no designated set-asides or restrictions on organizational types. No estimated total contract value is provided in the available solicitation documentation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The procurement does not reference any requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems, suggesting that the seat insert procurement represents a standalone equipment replacement project. Interested bidders should review the complete specification document to understand all technical requirements, performance standards, and evaluation criteria prior to submitting their proposals by the September 29, 2025 deadline.