Bus Simulator
Request for Proposals
RFP# 01-25
Bus Simulator
The H.N.S. Management Company, Inc. (d/b/a CTtransit) is a Subsidiary Corporation of RATP Dev USA established as the legal entity to perform a service contract with the State of Connecticut. CTtransit is the Connecticut Department of Transportation owned bus system, which provides fixed route bus service within 53 towns in the Hartford, New Haven and Stamford metropolitan areas. An operating division is located in each of the three metro areas from which the local transit service is provided.
CTtransit is soliciting Proposals from qualified firms for the purchase, delivery, set-up and training of a bus simulator at the Hamden bus maintenance facility.
TIMELINE
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Monday, July 22, 2024 |
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SITE VISIT |
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 @ 10:00am |
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QUESTIONS DUE BY |
Thursday, August 8, 2024 @ 10:00am |
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CTTRANSIT ANSWERS BY |
Monday, August 12, 2024 |
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PROPOSALS DUE BY |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 @ 2:00pm |
Services shall be based on all provisions, conditions, instructions and specifications as outlined in the RFP Document. Forms, instructions and specifications are available from the CTtransit website (www.cttransit.com). By completing a onetime registration process on CTtransit’s website, Bidders are able to download the entire procurement package and any Addendums (Addendums will be issued on CTtransit’s website; it is the responsibility of the interested Bidder to download this information). Bidders may contact Greg Chapin at gchapin@cttransit.com or by calling, (860) 707-1277 for additional information or assistance with the registration process. Please include company name, address, telephone and fax number, contact name and email address in all requests.
Proposals should be clearly marked “RFP# 01-25 “Bus Simulator” and sent to the attention of Greg Chapin, PCO, 100 Leibert Road, Hartford, CT 06120 for FedEx/UPS/hand delivery. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to assure that its Proposal arrives at the designated location and person by the specified time stated above.
CTtransit has working relationships with the State of Connecticut and RATP Dev. Through these relationships we have the advantage of requesting the same pricing afforded on their contracts. CTtransit would expect that pricing, for the services requested, on any State of Connecticut and/or RATP Dev contract would be extended through this request for Proposal.
Issuance of this Request for Proposal notice does not commit CTtransit to award any contract. CTtransit reserves the right to waive any informalities or variations in any proposal that it deems to be immaterial, or to reject any or all, or any part of any or all proposals if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of CTtransit and/or the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).
Greg Chapin
Purchasing & Contracts Officer
An Affirmative Action - An Equal Opportunity Employer
RFP Document and Attachment A - Posted 7/23
Connecticut Receives $38.9 Million Grant from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Upgrade CT fastrak to All-Electric Fleet
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (second from the left), Governor Ned Lamont (center), and the Federal Transit Administration’s Peter Butler (farthest right) present the milestone award grant.
CT transit is excited to share that Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently announced a $38.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help convert our CT fastrak to an all-electric bus fleet.
“This significant investment showcases our commitment to sustainable transportation and underscores our dedication to fostering skilled professionals for the future,” said Thomas E. Stringer Jr., General Manager. We look forward to this initiative’s positive impact on our community, environment, and local economy. Thank you to the FTA and the CTDOT for their continued support.”
L to R: Peter Butler, FTA Region 1 Administrator, and Thomas E. Stringer Jr, CT transit General Manager.
This significant grant, awarded through the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program, will facilitate the purchase or lease of zero-emission transit buses and the necessary facility upgrades.
CT transit will use these funds to acquire 46 battery-electric buses and install 29 chargers for the fastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will also cover the cost of installing 25 depot chargers at the Hartford facility, four on-route chargers at the CT fastrak New Britain Station, and the required electrical infrastructure. This initiative is backed by over $17 million in matching state funds and $30 million from federal formula funds.
This milestone represents a monumental leap towards Governor Lamont's objective of transitioning the entire statewide public transportation bus fleet from diesel to zero-emission models by 2035. It's a testament to our collective commitment and the potential for a greener future.
Governor Lamont.
“The new battery-electric buses and chargers will help us meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transit options, and will greatly benefit the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on CT fastrak services every day,” said Governor Lamont. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in green technology that will modernize Connecticut’s public transit system and spur new economic opportunities across the state.”
Around $5.6 billion in funding has been allocated through President Joe Biden’s recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the replacement of thousands of public transit vehicles nationwide.
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto addresses the media.
“Investing in electric buses for the CT fastrak fleet is a forward-thinking move that highlights Connecticut’s dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
CT fastrak was recently recognized as the best bus rapid transit system in the United States by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.
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