Hurdles/Challenges

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Hurdles/Challenges
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Could a common specification be done?

• RFP, not IFB
• 45-Foot Highway Coach
• Clean Diesel
• Base bus must meet YOLOBUS needs
• Variances covered by options

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Dealing with C.A.R.B.

• Waiver if on alternative fuel path
• Changing standards (how do you approach it on a
  5-year procurement?)
• You dont want just a commuter coach but an urban
  complying coach
• Limits on what engines are available

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Dealing with FTA

• How will FTA deal with changes in engine
  standards and price implications?
• Timeliness of Economic Stimulus funds

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Dealing with Other State Issues

• PTMISEA Funding Timing
• STA Funding Phase-Out

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200 Page Solicitation Document
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Approach

• Modified RFP From Elsewhere
• Consultant for Technical Specifications, Proposal
  Review Pre-award Audit
• Panel of Managers from Affected Properties
• Convinced Board to Authorize Process to Include
  Bus Procurement Options

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2 Proposals
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SELECTED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
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Some Options Left
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Bogged down between 2 legal counsels
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Delivery starts in late 2009
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