Multimodal Vans and Buses

The State of Alabama is procuring a statewide contract to purchase new transit vans and buses—high‑roof, low‑roof, handicap‑accessible, and minivan configurations—with optional factory‑installed accessories. The contract is a 12‑month initial term, renewable up to four additional one‑year extensions, and requires vendors to be registered in Alabama Buys, maintain an Alabama‑based repair facility, submit Buy‑America documentation, and accept electronic payment. Bids must be entered on the Alabama Buys portal, and a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 11 August 2026 is required for eligibility. Key compliance items include E‑Verify, vendor disclosure, 1 % administrative fee on sales, and quarterly reporting. • Provide new, manufacturer‑warranted transit vans and buses meeting FTA standards. • Must maintain an Alabama repair facility and submit detailed Buy‑America component data. • Contract term 1 year (renewable up to 5 years), with a 1 % quarterly administrative fee on sales. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (8/11/2026) and electronic bid submission via Alabama Buys.