Transit Vehicle Solicitation for Paratransit, Narrow, and Wide Cutaway Buses

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB605CO21001151) seeking qualified organizations to provide modified Paratransit, Narrow, and Wide Body Cutaway Buses for the State Transit Program. The procurement covers multiple bus configurations with detailed floor plans, including various wheelchair positions and ambulatory seating arrangements. Specific vehicle specifications require compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Buy America requirements, mandating a minimum of 70% domestic content for FFY2020 rolling stock. The solicitation allows for optional equipment pricing, including wheelchair lifts, camera systems, fare collection systems, USB ports, overhead storage, and COVID-19 response features. The bid period runs from January 26, 2021, to March 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or by mail via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no walk-in or email bids will be accepted. The contract term will run from execution through March 31, 2024, with two optional one-year renewal periods, and MoDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities as needed.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a goal of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. A Service-Disabled Veteran Business (SDVE) preference is also available. Bidders must provide various certifications, including Buy America compliance, debarment documentation, and lobbying certifications. The award will be made to the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and reliable bidder, with evaluations based on individual line items rather than as a group. Liquidated damages of $50 per day per item will be assessed for late deliveries or non-compliant products. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that pricing must include all delivery costs (FOB destination) and cover multiple bus configurations. The successful vendor will be required to provide training within 30 days of delivery, including a basic system overview, operations manuals, and technical support during normal business hours.