Bid guide
How to bid on accessible paratransit vehicles for Greater Hartford Transit District
What GHTD is buying
The Greater Hartford Transit District is seeking firms to purchase and deliver fully accessible vehicles: cutaway chassis minibuses with lifts, Ford Transit “Type” buses with lifts or approved equal, low-floor wheelchair-accessible buses, and ADA-lowered-floor minivans with side-entry ramps.
This is a joint procurement for GHTD and other specified participating agencies. Vehicle suppliers and firms able to support delivery may find it relevant.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 21, 2026. Responses are due December 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET.
Submit before the deadline. The notice does not provide a different deadline procedure, so check the solicitation documents for submission instructions and allow time to complete the portal process.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit businesses that supply accessible buses or minivans, including firms offering wheelchair lifts, low-floor vehicles, or side-entry ramp vehicles. The RFP also identifies Ford Transit “Type” buses with lifts or an approved equal.
Because the purchase covers GHTD and other participating agencies, review the solicitation documents to understand the full requirements before deciding whether your firm can respond.
How to access and respond
The bid is posted on CTsource, Connecticut’s statewide procurement portal. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.
Use the posting’s “View original source” option to open it in a web browser. A free CTsource account is needed to download documents or submit a response. Follow the posting and solicitation documents for the response process, and submit before the stated deadline.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full scope documents and match your proposed vehicles to the stated categories and accessibility features. Clearly identify the vehicle type, lift or ramp configuration, and any proposed equal where relevant.
Check every submission instruction, required form, and requested supporting document in the solicitation. Confirm that your response addresses delivery requirements and is complete before submitting through CTsource.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Greater Hartford Transit District; the original posting controls.