Benefits of Utilizing Consortium Contracts Include:

1. 1. Faster bus delivery by using an existing consortium contract.
2. 2. Published pricing allows purchasing entity to know the exact purchase price prior to commitment, assuring it is within budget.
3. 3. Procuring off of a large consortium contract provides competitive high volume vehicle pricing.
4. 4. Both contracts provide extensive optional equipment lists for complete customization.
5. 5. Eliminates the time and expense of generating and hosting own procurement.

Washington DES Contract is available for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recipients only.

Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) is available for airports, universities and other non-profit organizations.