ECAT Bus Shelter Manufacturing Project (CDBG-DR) HS018

The Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) Bus Shelter Manufacturing Project seeks a qualified vendor to fabricate, finish, and deliver a total of 100 bus shelters (91 pre‑manufactured units plus 9 additional configurations) across four delivery lots. Each shelter must include advertising panels on both sides and solar‑powered lighting, conform to the attached product specifications, and be delivered to county‑designated sites beginning no later than November 30 2026, with subsequent deliveries spaced roughly 30 days apart. The contract is funded through the HUD CDBG‑DR program and includes a “delivery‑only” scope; installation will be procured separately. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum price, provide required insurance, and meet federal small‑business and domestic‑preference requirements. • Manufacture and deliver 91 pre‑engineered bus shelters (3‑, 6‑, and 12‑seat configurations) plus 9 additional units. • Each shelter equipped with dual‑sided advertising space and solar‑powered lighting. • Delivery in four lots (~25 shelters per lot); first lot due ≤ Nov 30 2026, then roughly monthly. • Funding: HUD CDBG‑DR grant (federal); county tax‑exempt status. • Mandatory bid documents: bid form, bid bond (5 % of price), insurance certificates, SAM registration, various compliance certifications. • Pre‑bid meeting (non‑mandatory) on Sep 9 2026; questions due Sep 16 2026. • Bid submission deadline Sep 30 2026, 1:00 pm (electronic). • Contract award will be “all‑or‑none” to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.