![]() We have listened to your feedback and are engaging our internal IT team to see what modifications can be made for use as an online bus purchasing system. Customers on this contract have expressed a desire for an online ordering system. The purchasing approval process is currently reliant on customers to complete the form and return it along with necessary information to the relevant entities for approval. DES requires this form so that we may track use of the contract and assist in any purchases. Ordering/Approval SystemĬurrently DES uses a simple Vehicle Purchase Request Form to approve purchases on the Master Contract. The repowering category is for services to convert the propulsion system of a current bus into an electric propulsion system. ![]() The refits/refurbishment category is for services to repair and replace component systems of mass transit buses to sustain and extend the usable life. This allows transit agencies to save money on the purchase of a bus and supplement their existing fleet quicker than waiting on procuring a newly built bus. ![]() The rebuilt category is for purchasing pre-owned buses that have been fully refurbished and are offered for sale by Contractors. These buses are a separate category from heavy-duty because there are different manufacturers of double-decker buses and standard heavy-duty buses. ![]() The double-decker category is for heavy-duty double-decker buses. This category contains the common propulsion systems including gas, diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, hybrid, and electric systems. Generally, light and medium buses operate on truck chassis, which are modified for use as buses. Like the heavy-duty category, this category is will offer buses based on chassis and propulsion. These buses carry around 10 to 20 passengers. The light and medium duty category includes shuttles and minibuses. The category contains the common propulsion systems including diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, and electric propulsion systems. This category includes chassis ranging from 30 feet to 60 feet articulated. The heavy-duty category has requirements for buses based on chassis length and propulsion. The heavy-duty category is for mass transit buses. The information on the solicitation documents are available on our box account which has all posted documents regarding the solicitations. Contractors may bid on a single category or multiple categories based on the services they offer. Each category was created with its own solicitation that had its own specifications and requirements in the solicitation to ensure that Contractors meet the purchasers' needs. Purchases under the contract are grouped in separate award categories. If you have questions on this contract please check our contract summary page or contact DES Bus Purchases Email. The state of Washington, through DES, will contract with vendors to provide transit buses and related equipment to multiple participants, including transit organizations from other states. This contract is intended to be a State Cooperative Purchasing Contract under Section 3019 of the FAST Act and compliant with FTA Guidelines. The Department of Enterprise Services does not have a Master Contract for the purchase of school buses. This transit bus contract DOES NOT include school buses. New categories for the transit bus contract include double-decker buses, refurbished, repowered, and rebuilt buses. The transit bus contract features both heavy-duty and light to medium duty as categories in the same contract. The Department of Enterprise Services has developed a FAST Act compliant transit bus contract.
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