GHTD RFP #01-027 Joint Procurement Paratransit Vehicles

The Greater Hartford Transit District (GHTD) is issuing an RFP for the purchase and delivery of a fleet of fully accessible paratransit vehicles to serve GHTD and participating agencies. The solicitation covers multiple vehicle types, including standard cut‑away chassis minibuses with lifts, Ford Transit “Type B” buses with lifts (or approved equivalents), low‑floor wheelchair‑accessible buses, and ADA‑compliant lowered‑floor minivans with side‑entry ramps. Vendors must be qualified to manufacture, equip, and deliver these vehicles in accordance with the detailed Scope of Work documents attached to the RFP. • Vehicle categories: cut‑away chassis minibuses, Ford Transit Type B, low‑floor wheelchair‑accessible buses, ADA minivans with side‑entry ramps. • Required features: ADA‑compliant lifts or ramps, full accessibility for wheelchair users, compliance with state and federal transit specifications. • Scope includes manufacturing (or sourcing), outfitting with accessibility equipment, testing, and delivery to designated GHTD locations. • Procurement is a joint purchase for GHTD and other participating transit agencies, allowing economies of scale. • Bids must be submitted by the deadline (2026‑11‑21); the award will be made after evaluation of qualifications, price, and compliance.