Sub-30-Foot Fixed-Route Buses and Cutaways

Community Transit is requesting market information on sub-30-foot buses or cutaway vehicles for low-ridership fixed routes, including potential demonstrations and leasing of a pilot vehicle.

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2026-111
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 11:59 AM
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procurement@commtrans.org
+14255215381
2312 West Casino Road, Everett, WA, USA
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Community Transit is conducting market research on buses and cutaway vehicles shorter than 30 feet for low-ridership fixed-route service in suburban and rural environments. Desired characteristics include 14–18 passenger capacity, ADA accessibility, Buy America compliance, and hybrid or unleaded gasoline propulsion, with low-floor vehicles strongly preferred. Respondents are asked to provide detailed information about candidate vehicles, including specifications, range, pricing and total cost of ownership, accessibility, transit technology compatibility, useful life, maintenance, warranty and parts support, leasing options, comparable agency use, duty cycle, and potential zero-emission versions. The agency may also pursue no-cost vehicle demonstrations or a pilot lease; this is an RFI only and will support development of a future RFP.

Classification Codes
NAICS485113Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
PSC2310Passenger Motor Vehicles
Smart Codes
transit busescutaway busesvehicle leasing
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No
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Available Date
Sep 24, 2026-Response Due Date
Requirements
Informational
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFI 2026-111 Sub 30' Fixed Route Bus.pdfSep 01, 2026 06:57 PM
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