Public Notice – SRTA RFP 26-01 – Joint Procurement for Purchase and Delivery of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses

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Page |1 Memorandum TO: Prospective Proposers CC: FROM: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) DATE: March 17, 2026 RE: Request for Proposals (RFP 26-01) for Joint Procurement for Purchase and Delivery of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses Background: The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) is responsible for public transit services in ten (10) communities within the Southeastern Massachusetts region, and is funded with Federal, State, and local subsidies, as well as fare box revenue. The SRTA was created pursuant to Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 161B, and thus is considered a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SRTA is required to comply with the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as are the entities in which it contracts with. The resultant contract is subject to the applicable guidelines for project administration issued by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Government Department of Transportation (DOT). Additionally, the resultant contract is subject to financial assistance contracts between the SRTA, DOT-FTA, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). All Contractors conducting business with the SRTA must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in effect. The SRTA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any part of any proposal, that the SRTA deems it in its best interest to do so. Scope of Services: The SRTA is seeking written proposals from qualified proposers for the production, furnishing, and delivery of heavy-duty, low-floor transit buses, including 30-foot, 35-foot, 40-foot, and 60foot vehicles, in accordance with SRTA technical specifications and requirements. Additional information regarding the expected Scope of Services can be found in the full solicitation package. To obtain a copy of this document, please refer to the instructions outlined in the ensuing Intent to Respond section.