Below is a listing of all active contracts available through the FDOT TRIPS Program for the purchase of new transit vehicles. The Auto and Light Truck contract can be found at The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) website. Some new types of vehicles have entered the community transportation market in the last few years. They generally fall into the following categories of expected minimum life of service years and mileage:
FDOT Minimum Service Life – 5 years and/or 200,000 miles:
MINIVANS
Chrysler Dodge Grand Caravan 19' length 6,050# GVWR
The Extended low floor minivans with mobility ramp intended use is as a paratransit or a supervisor vehicle, providing public transportation for a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory passengers or a maximum of two (2) wheelchair passengers and three (3) ambulatory passengers. These configurations exclude the driver. Pricing does not reflect all options available with this contract.
GVWR |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
6,050# |
3-6 |
$36,300-$42,400 |
2 |
FVPP-08-MV-FTS |
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6,050# |
3-6 |
$37,500-$41,300 |
2 |
FVPP-08-MV-GM |
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COMMUTER VAN 9-PASSENGER CENTER AISLE VEHICLES
Ford E-250 138” W/B 9,000# Chassis
The commuter vans intended use is as a pool vehicle for commuters or a special purpose vehicle for public transit systems and/or other governmental agencies. No mobility lift or ramp available. Optional stretcher securement system with limited passenger seating, is available. Pricing does not reflect all options available with this contract.
GVWR |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
9,000# |
2 - 9 |
$33,900-$38,000 |
Stretcher Option |
TRIPS-09-CV-GM - Ford |
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STANDARD CUTAWAY
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Transit Plus |
First Class
Coach Sales |
Getaway Bus |
Florida Transportation Systems |
Rivers Bus |
Atlantic Bus Sales |
TRIPS-11-CA-TP |
TRIPS-11-CA-FCCSC |
TRIPS-11-CA-GB |
TRIPS-11-CA-FTS |
TRIPS-11-CA-RB |
TRIPS-11-CA-ABS |
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SMALL CUTAWAY
Chevrolet/GMC 610 3500 Chassis 12,300# GVWR
Chevrolet/GMC 4500 Chassis 14,200# GVWR
Ford E-350 Chassis 12,500# GVWR
E-450 Chassis 14,500# GVWR
The smallest cutaway vehicle on TRIPS contracts, produced by four different manufacturers and dealers. Conventional wheel chair lift with a minimum of two wheel chair positions. Pricing does not reflect all options available under this contract.
( ) - Indicates number of seats without wheel chairs.
GVWR/Length |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
12,300#/22’3” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$63,500-$76,100 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-TP |
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12,300#/20’10” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$63,900-$72,400 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-FCC |
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12,300#/21’9” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$60,600-$74,800 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-FTS |
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12,300#/21’ |
0 – 8 (14) |
$60,000-$72,900 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-GM |
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NOTE: Due to ongoing financial difficulties with General Motors Corporation, the TRIPS Program has included the Ford E-350 and E-450 as an additional option on this contract.
SMALL CUTAWAY LOW FLOOR (Formally Type D)
Chevrolet 3500 Chassis 12,300# GVWR
Chevrolet 4500 14,200# GVWR
International 25,500# GVWR
Small low floor chassis transit vehicle with wheel chair ramp, produced by two different manufacturers and dealers.
( ) - Indicates number of seats without wheel chairs.
GVWR/Length |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
12,300#/21' |
6 – 12 (15) |
$109,100 - $131,800 |
1 |
TRIPS-10-SCLF-FCCS
Optional Hybrid Drive |
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14,200#/23' |
6 – 12 (23) |
$117,000 - $150,000 |
1 - 3 |
25,500#/26' – 36' |
12 – 26 (32) |
$158,400 - $209,600 |
1 - 2 |
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FDOT Minimum Service Life – 7 years and/or 250,000 miles:
MEDIUM DUTY
Medium duty Champion CTS 31'and 34’ high level floor rear engine city-type coach for light duty fixed route service and offered by Transit Plus, Inc. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) – Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
26,500#/31’ |
0 – 18 (27) |
$173,000 -$181,000 |
0 - 7 |
TRIPS-09-MD-TP |
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31,000#/34’ |
0 - 28 (33) |
$180,100 - $188,000 |
0 - 9 |
FDOT Minimum Service Life – 10 years and/or 350,000 miles:
MEDIUM DUTY
Medium duty chassis built on by ElDorado through Florida Transportation Systems dealer. The E-Z Rider 31' low floor rear engine city-type coach designed for moderate duty fixed route service. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) – Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
34,000#/31’ |
0 - 28 (39) |
$280,100 - $290,000 |
0 - 9 |
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