SMALL VEHICLE PROCUREMENT WORKSHOP

A successful procurement of small vehicles depends on carefully drafted specifications, well defined procedures, and open communications between buyers and bidders at crucial times during the process. This report of the 1983 Small Vehicle Procurement Workshop conducted by the Indiana Department of Transportation discussed purchasing under UMTA Section 16 (b) (2) and Section 18 grants. Short case studies are accompanied by contacts from whom additional details may be obtained. Some of the topics: Specifications: Maintaining Quality Assurance and Timely Delivery; Life-Cycle Costs and Warranties; Buy America; Disadvantaged Business Regulation; State Role; Manufacturers' Views; NCTRP Manual for Small Vehicle Procurement; Small Bus Manufacturing Industry.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Public Technology, Incorporated

    1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC  United States  20004

    Urban Mass Transportation Administration

    Office of Bus and Paratransit Systems, 400 7th Street, SW
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
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  • Accession Number: 00390679
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 185
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM