Bid #F26-5001-33. Contact: acampbell@kcata.org. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Kansas City, Missouri. KCATA is seeking proposals for 30, 35, and 40-foot transit buses (diesel, CNG, hybrid, electric). The initial order is for up to 30 buses. Due Jul 30 (3 weeks left).
KCATA is seeking proposals for 30, 35, and 40-foot transit buses (diesel, CNG, hybrid, electric). The initial order is for up to 30 buses, with options for 161 more over five years. Bidders must be certified TVMs. Proposals are due July 30, 2026. A proposal bond is not required.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) hereby requests proposals for the supply of 30-foot, 35-foot and 40-foot diesel, CNG, hybrid and electric, twelve-year, heavy duty, low-floor transit buses. Only certified Transit Vehicle Manufacturers (TVMs) that meet all requirements mandated by the U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will be considered for award. The Contractor(s) shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations. The buses shall meet all applicable FMVSS and shall accommodate all applicable FMCSR regulations in effect at the date of manufacture.
The agency published these 6 documents with the solicitation:
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) issued this transportation opportunity in Kansas City, Missouri, referenced as solicitation number F26-5001-33. It was published on May 28, 2026, and responses are due by July 30, 2026. Questions can be directed to acampbell@kcata.org.
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) in Kansas City, Missouri is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Missouri are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Missouri so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)'s exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 30, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to acampbell@kcata.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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