Title
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Hybrid Electric Buses from New Flyer, Inc. from the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation Bus Contract
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Department: Transportation
Council District: Various
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Libby James 373-2820
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams 412-6237
PURPOSE:
This Resolution authorizes the City to purchase Hybrid Electric Buses from New Flyer, Inc. from the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) Bus Contract.
BACKGROUND:
There is currently no statewide vehicle bid for heavy duty buses in the State of North Carolina. Thus, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) developed an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation in partnership with the Cities of Burlington, Concord, Greensboro, and High Point for the purchase of heavy duty transit buses. The IFB specifically sought prices based on detailed specifications for 35-foot and 40-foot low-floor diesel buses and 35-foot and 40-foot low-floor hybrid electric low-floor buses for a five (5) year period. PART assumed the lead procuring agency role on behalf of the partnering members.
The procurement process spanned two (2) months and included a pre-bid conference, opportunity for clarification, and request for approved equals, sealed bid opening, and technical reviews from a panel of public transit professionals representing the local agencies participating in the IFB. A total of three (3) heavy duty bus manufacturers participated in the solicitation and two (2) submissions (Gillig and New Flyer, Inc.) were received and publically opened on September 30, 2014.
New Flyer, Inc. submitted the lowest price in accordance with the detailed specifications. PART's Board of Trustees authorized the execution of a contractual agreement with New Flyer of America, Inc. for the manufacturing and production of 35-foot and 40-foot heavy duty diesel and hybrid electric buses. Each age...
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