PROCUREMENT OF SMALL TRANSIT VEHICLES

Two aspects of the procurement process for small transit vehicles are described: financing and the bid process. The following financing sources are discussed: (a) federal transportation programs, (b) the Farmers Home Administration, (c) leasing, (d) private financing, (e) non-transportation-specific federal programs, and (f) coordination of vehicles secured from different sources. Although all potential sources of federal funds are generally becoming increasingly limited, there are a number of alternatives to federal transportation programs. In addition, new, creative financing methods are being developed in the private sector. Given today's funding realities, coordination of existing programs and vehicles is essential. Federal procurement requirements are described and the bid process is followed through from advertisement, preparation of bid documents, and prebid conference to evaluation of bids. Suggestions for contract provisions in such areas as warranty, delivery, inspection, life-cycle costing, and the timing of the process are provided.

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Figures; References;
  • Pagination: pp 48-53
  • Monograph Title: Rural public transportation: fifth national conference proceedings
  • Serial:

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00349746
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 030903308X
  • Files: TRIS, TRB
  • Created Date: Jun 30 1982 12:00AM