Transit Bus

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources capable of providing one (1) New, 2025 or newer ADA-compliant transit bus for the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center Augusta, ME  04330-6796. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Please feel free to submit a quote if possible. Vendors capable of meeting the following salient characteristics are invited to respond. This requirement is brand name or equal to (1) Chevy Champion Challenger Bus One ADA-Compliant Transit Bus Salient Characteristics (Brand-Neutral) General / Vehicle Requirements New, 2025 or newer ADA-compliant transit bus Approximately 12 14 seated passengers, and At least 2 wheelchair positions, achieved through foldaway or track mounted seating. Minimum 25-foot length Minimum 14,200 lb GVWR gasoline-powered chassis Minimum 177" wheelbase Full body paint black (mandatory) Heavy-duty running boards Stainless steel wheel inserts Locking fuel-fill door Exterior remote/heated mirrors with stainless steel arms Interior Construction Black padded vinyl interior ceiling and walls (mandatory) Commercial-grade wood look resilient flooring, raised floor design (equal in appearance and durability to Gerflor Gaya Wood Yosemite-style commercial flooring) Overhead luggage racks on both sides of passenger cabin Additional driver side step-up Entry door electric operation with minimum 36 rough opening Roof hatch Passenger area grab rails and stanchions Modesty panels at entry and behind driver Vinyl surfaces applied to entry door frame interior Environmental Systems (HVAC & Heating) Dual compressor air conditioning system with ceiling mounted evaporator sized for a minimum 80K BTU equivalent cooling capacity Hot water heater, minimum 40K BTU Heater booster pump Electric water shutoff valve Electrical / Technology Systems Integrated electrical control system capable of supporting bus operations and accessory loads (equal to FlexTech performance) Wiring diagram provided on USB drive Minimum 1250W inverter with breaker, supplying cabin outlets Multi camera DVR system with minimum 5 cameras and minimum 500GB storage Multimedia system including 23.8 LCD monitor/s, HDMI compatibility PA-ready audio system with microphone capability USB-A and USB-C dual-charge ports at each passenger seat Interior LED lighting including dual reading lights, door activated lights, overhead strip lights Exterior Lighting Surface-mounted LED entry door light LED rear center brake light Armored marker lights ADA / Paratransit Requirements Dual-panel wheelchair doors with aluminum frame and locking handle Rear-mounted wheelchair lift, minimum 800 lb capacity, minimum platform size 34" x 54", must include lift-installed seat belt Fast-idle with lift interlock system that prevents unsafe operation Wheelchair securement system including: Retractors (minimum 4) Lap/shoulder belts Belt storage pouches Belt cutter Priority seating signage ADA accessibility decal Seating Driver seat: premium, multi-adjustable, power base Passenger seats: combination of fixed high-back and mid-high foldaway seats Passenger upholstery: high-durability vinyl (black) Footrests, recliners, anti-vandal grab handles Seat belt loops Retractable seat belts Safety Equipment Fire extinguisher (minimum 5 lb) First aid kit (minimum 16 units) Body fluid cleanup kit Emergency triangle kit Backup alarm, minimum 97 dB Backup camera system with interior monitor Interior convex mirror Vehicle height decal Warranties (Minimum Acceptable) Bumper-to-bumper: min. 3 years / 36,000 miles Flooring installation: min. 5 years Chassis warranty: min. 3 years / 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty: min. 5 years / 60,000 miles Vendor must process all warranty registrations Vendor must coordinate all warranty work through authorized centers Delivery Requirements Delivery included in total pricing Must arrive fully functional, inspected, tested, ADA-compliant Must include manuals and as-built electrical diagrams Delivery to Togus VA Medical Center, Augusta, ME Acceptance Criteria Full compliance with all specifications Full operability of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, safety, and paratransit systems ADA compliance Warranty registration completed