SEPTA to Purchase fuel-cell buses

The February meeting agenda includes the approval of a proposal to purchase ten electric fuel cell buses from New Flyer of America, Inc. The buses, which will operate out of the Midvale Depot and serve all routes, will cost a total of $17,051,216.78. Delivery of the vehicles is slated to begin in July 2024, and the purchase price includes capital spare parts, training aids, special tools and equipment, and publications and training.

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6. To New Flyer of America, Inc., for Item Nos. 1-5, for the purchase of ten 40-foot low floor fuel cell electric buses which will operate out of Midvale Depot on all routes, at a unit price of $1,529,500, along with associated capital spare parts,training aids, special tools and equipment, and publications and training, as described in the staff summary on this subject, with delivery of vehicles scheduled to commence in July 2024, as described in the staff summary on the subject, for a total contract amount not to exceed $17,051,216.78, Sealed Bid No. 23-00038-AMJP - 40 Foot Low Floor Fuel Cell Electric Buses.