Activity Bus- New Build

The State of Texas is procuring a new Activity Bus through Solicitation Number 771-TRANS-26-B0002. The procurement establishes specifications for a transit-style activity bus designed to accommodate passenger transportation with specific operational and technical requirements. The vehicle must be configured with 30 walk-in seats plus one driver position for a total capacity of 31 passengers, with two removable bench seats that can be deployed for wheelchair accessibility, reducing walk-in seating to 26 when accessibility features are utilized. Key technical specifications include a 12-volt DC power outlet in the dashboard area for driver use, commercial-grade low-pile carpet on interior wall surfaces and ceiling with durable rubber or vinyl backing suitable for high-traffic transit environments, sound-dampening material behind wall panels to reduce interior noise, and an electronic tachometer incorporated within the gauge cluster. The solicitation documentation was posted on May 15, 2026, with a due date of March 6, 2026; however, this timeline appears inconsistent and should be verified. A Question and Answer Form was issued on February 27, 2026, to provide technical clarifications to potential respondents regarding specifications and requirements. Vendors should reference the complete Activity Bus Scope of Work document for comprehensive information regarding procurement timelines, contractual conditions, renewal options, and all operational specifications.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information within the available summaries. Information regarding contract award values, budget ranges, funding sources, and financial requirements should be detailed in the pricing and funding sections of the Activity Bus Scope of Work document, which was not fully accessible in the provided summaries. Interested vendors are required to review the complete Vendor Onboarding Package and all associated documentation to understand any special provisions, conditions, or organizational qualifications necessary for bid submission. The procurement framework and evaluation criteria are established within the Scope of Work document, and vendors should direct specific inquiries through the official Question and Answer process to ensure compliance with all stated requirements and timelines.