Public Notice - Intent to Establish a Contract through an Interstate Cooperative Procurement for 15 60' Hydrogen FCEBs

TriMet is preparing to establish a contract through an interstate cooperative procurement for fifteen 60-foot hydrogen fuel cell-electric buses, with a public notice issued on June 11, 2026, under solicitation number PNF260089LJ. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336120, indicating the focus on motor vehicle manufacturing, specifically transit bus production, and is intended to expand the agency’s zero-emission fleet. The buses will be deployed in Oregon, and the procurement process is structured to leverage cooperative purchasing among participating states to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure competitive pricing. Interested vendors must respond through the cooperative framework, and all contract terms and conditions will follow federal and state procurement guidelines for federally funded transit projects. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Linda L. Joy, reachable via joyl@trimet.org, with no set-aside provisions specified, meaning the procurement is open to all qualified manufacturers regardless of business size or ownership type.