2310--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...