GHTD RFP #01-027 Joint Procurement Paratransit Vehicles

The Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD) of Connecticut is issuing a joint procurement RFP for the purchase and delivery of a fleet of fully accessible paratransit vehicles. The solicitation covers several vehicle categories, including standard cutaway chassis minibuses with lifts, Ford Transit “Type” B buses with lifts (or approved equivalents), low‑floor wheelchair‑accessible buses, and ADA‑lowered‑floor minivans with side‑entry ramps. Qualified manufacturers or distributors must respond with proposals that meet the detailed Scope of Work documents attached to the RFP. The contract will supply the vehicles to GHTD and participating agencies across the Greater Hartford region. • Vehicle categories: cutaway chassis minibuses, Type‑B transit buses, low‑floor wheelchair‑accessible buses, ADA‑compliant minivans. • Delivery term: Free On Board Destination (FOB‑D). • Procurement method: Open to all vendors (no restrictions). • Required qualifications: firms must be capable of manufacturing or supplying the specified vehicle types and meeting all accessibility standards. • Primary contact: LaShaunda Drake (Tel: (860) 380‑2012, Email: [email protected]). • Bid number: GHTD RFP 01‑027. • Posting agency: Greater Hartford Transit District, Hartford, CT.