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SFMTA board approves $95 million midlife overhaul contract after questioning about single‑bid market
Summary
The SFMTA board authorized a contract with Complete Coachworks to overhaul 221 New Flyer buses for up to $95 million after staff said only one qualified bidder responded; directors pressed staff on market competition and whether more work can be done in‑house.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board approved a contract allowing the agency to enter into an agreement with Complete Coachworks to perform midlife overhauls on up to 221 buses for an amount not to exceed approximately $95,000,000 and a term of up to five years.
What the board approved: The contract covers midlife overhaul services for 152 standard 40‑foot hybrid New Flyer coaches and 69 articulated 60‑foot hybrid New Flyer coaches. The work is phase 2 of a broader overhaul program that the agency began to spread vehicle age and increase reliability; staff told the board the earlier phase is about 85% complete.
Why the contract drew scrutiny: Staff said the agency issued a competitive…
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