Procurement of Up to 27 Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses
FY2026 ended Sep 30 · data still posting · data as of 2026-11-01†
† DoD contract data posts to USAspending about 90 days after award.
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award MI-2025-003 is a grant from the Department of Transportation, $25M obligated, FY2026 to FY2030, for Procurement of Up to 27 Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses. The work is performed in Michigan. Source
Description
Application Purpose: This Award Will Support the Procurement of Up to 27 Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses. These Replacement Vehicles Will Benefit Aaatas Service Community and Increase Transit Reliability as Realized by Improved Mileage of the Hybrid Buses and Lower Fuel Costs.; Activities Performed: Funds Will Cover All Eligible Expenses Associated with Purchasing the Hybrid Buses Including Providing Progress Payments If Needed to the Vehicles Original Equipment Manufacturer (Oems) Throughout the Production Process to Strengthen the American Vehicle Manufacturing Industry and Reduce the Financial Burden on the Oems.; Expected Outcomes: This Funding Will Permit Aaata to Purchase Up to 27 Low-Emission Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses (the Total Number of Buses Will Depend on the Rate of Inflation at the Time of Order). By Replacing Current Less Efficient Diesel-Operated Buses Past Their Useful Life with More Fuel-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles Aaata Will Reduce Air Pollution and Carbon Emissions Thereby Promoting Sustainability and Public Health.; Intended Beneficiaries: Ann Arborarea Transportation Authority Will Benefit from This Funding by Replacing Old High-Mileage Expensive-To-Operate Less Efficient Diesel-Operated Buses That Are Past Their Useful Life. Replacing Old High Mileage Expensive-To-Operate Diesel-Operated Buses with Low-Emission Vehicles Will Cause a Significant Improvement in Energy Efficiency and Reduction Over Fuel Costs at Aaata. Aaatas Riders Will Benefit from Increased Transit Reliability as Realized by the Less-Frequent Maintenance Needs and Improved Mileage of the Hybrid Buses. The Project Will Also Promote Increased Ridership by Adding New Innovative Vehicles to Aaatas Operations Attracting Riders Who May Not Have Been Utilizing Aaatas Services. By Promoting Public Transportation More Personal Vehicles Can Be Removed from the Road Reducing Congestion and Carbon Emissions.; Subrecipient Activities: No Subrecipient Activities Are Included in This Award.