Transit Vehicles and Related Options, Equipment & Accessories (2026-2031)

The State of Colorado, acting as the Lead State under the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, has established a five-year Master Agreement portfolio for Transit Vehicles and Related Options, Equipment & Accessories, effective from 2026 through 2031, with solicitation number NASPO-ADT-176. This initiative facilitates cooperative procurement across all participating states, territories, the District of Columbia, and eligible entities such as state agencies, institutions of higher education, school districts, counties, and cities, provided they comply with their own statutory and regulatory requirements. The portfolio encompasses four primary product categories: Motor Coaches, Trolleys, Transit Buses (including Light Duty, Heavy Duty, and Alternate Fuel variants), and ADA Accessibility Vans and Minivans, along with associated options, equipment, and accessories. The contract structure is designed as a multiple-award Master Agreement, with seven agreements already executed and additional awards anticipated to be added as negotiations conclude. Proposals were evaluated using a weighted trade-off methodology totaling 1,200 points, with technical merit accounting for 75% (900 points) across factors including experience, delivery timeframe, scope of work, warranty and after-sales service, environmental viability, technology, and NASPO ValuePoint promotion, while cost comprised the remaining 25% (300 points), assessed through a market basket approach by category. The evaluation did not follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, allowing for consideration of higher-cost proposals with superior technical qualifications. Participation requires execution of a NASPO ValuePoint Participating Addendum, which includes customizable sections for entity-specific modifications, product exclusions, and pricing, along with compliance provisions related to federal funding, information technology standards, and reporting obligations. The contract does not specify FOB terms, detailed packaging or marking requirements, or formal inspection criteria beyond general compliance with Master Agreement terms, and invoicing procedures and payment offices remain undefined in the provided documentation. All solicitations must be submitted electronically to pa@naspovaluepoint.org, with amendments posted and incorporated unless rejected by participating agencies within ten days. While no contract value is disclosed due to the absence of pricing data, the structure supports individual orders placed by agencies against the established Master Agreements, with performance administered through Colorado’s Department of Transportation as the lead entity.