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Council approves DART small bus purchase of up to $156,206 using FTA/MDOT funds

Niles City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Niles authorized DART to purchase a small bus from Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. for up to $156,206 through MiDEAL, using FTA/MDOT grant funds, and approved related FTA certifications and assurances.

The City Council authorized DART to purchase a small bus from Hoekstra Transportation, Inc. of Grand Rapids at a cost not to exceed $156,206.00 through the MiDEAL procurement program, using FTA/MDOT grant funds. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to sign FY 2026 FTA Certifications and Assurances and authorized DART staff to file the necessary documentation in TrAMS.

The motions passed on roll call votes. The minutes identify the funding source as FTA/MDOT grant funds and record Resolution #2026-04/2252 as adopted in connection with the FTA certifications; the minutes do not include detailed vehicle specifications beyond vendor and maximum price.