Transit Buses (Formal)

The City of Raleigh is seeking bids for the purchase of new heavy-duty transit buses designed to support fixed-route transit operations. The City intends to procure a combination of vehicle types and propulsion technologies to meet current and future service needs, improve operational flexibility, and support long-term fleet sustainability goals. Buses may include diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), battery electric, and articulated vehicles. The contract may be used to issue multiple purchase orders during the five-year period, with quantities, propulsion types, and configurations determined based on funding availability, service needs, and fleet replacement schedules. • The buses must be new, unused, current production models specifically designed for heavy-duty transit service and manufactured in the United States in compliance with Buy America requirements. • Vehicles must meet or exceed all applicable Federal Transit Administration requirements, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. • The City seeks buses that maximize passenger comfort, safety, accessibility, and reliability, while providing efficient operating characteristics and reasonable lifecycle costs. • Bidders must submit all prices on the provided Price Schedule and include manufacturer literature and technical documentation as part of the bid. • The City reserves the right to adjust quantities as needed and to add additional items and/or products as needed.