Blue Water Area Transportation Commission
Port Huron, MI Part of City Of Port Huron
- UEI
- NLBRRE8N6MK8
- CAGE
- 5FF68
- Primary NAICS
- 485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- U.S. Government Entity
- Corporate family
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Parent
City Of Port Huron · Port Huron, MI
GL6FPGJ7MM26
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Parent
City Of Port Huron · Port Huron, MI
GL6FPGJ7MM26
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2021 Lapeer Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060, USA
- Website
- bwbus.com
- Founded
- 1976
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 41 Local & Interurban Passenger Transit
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not on record | MI-2025-010 | $762,118 | |
| Not on record | MI-2024-001 | $611,472 | |
| Not on record | MI-2024-001 | $597,904 |
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About the company
Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (BWATC) is a local government-owned transit authority located in Port Huron, Michigan, providing public transportation services to citizens in its service area. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization is structured as a U.S. Local Government entity and operates as a transit authority serving the Port Huron metropolitan region. Through federal grant awards, BWATC receives funding primarily from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to support its public transportation operations, infrastructure maintenance, and vehicle fleet management.
BWATC has consistently received federal grants under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507), with awards focusing on operating assistance, capital improvements, and pandemic response. Recent grant awards totaling approximately $39.5 million have supported various critical needs, including operating expenses, employee salaries, vehicle procurement, and facility improvements. The organization has received funding through multiple federal programs, including Section 5307 and Section 5339 grants, which have enabled BWATC to purchase service vehicles, conduct facility roof repairs, replace bus wash systems, and maintain transit operations. The grants have also included COVID-19 response funding through CRRSAA and ARPA, allowing the agency to cover operating expenses during the pandemic. BWATC works closely with the Michigan Department of Passenger Transportation Division as a sub-grantee, receiving additional operating assistance and supporting project management initiatives through state-level partnerships.
Quick answers
Is Blue Water Area Transportation Commission registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Blue Water Area Transportation Commission's SAM.gov registration is active through July 16, 2027.
What is Blue Water Area Transportation Commission's most recent federal award?
Blue Water Area Transportation Commission's most recent federal grant award is FY 25 section 5307: the purpose of this award is to provide operating assistance to bwatc for the period october 1 2024… (MI2025009), from Federal Transit Administration, on August 28, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Blue Water Area Transportation Commission's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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