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Once you have determined the type vehicle that best suits your operation, take a look at what’s available. Further information on the TRIPS Program’s contracts can be found at their website ( www.tripsflorida.com). The Auto and Light Truck contract can be found at The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) website www.fcn.state.fl.us/st_contracts/. Some new types of vehicles have entered the community transportation market in the last few years. They generally fall into the following categories:
FDOT Minimum Service Life – 5 years and/or 200,000 miles:
MINIVANS
Chrysler Dodge Grand Caravan 19' length 6,050# GVWR
Extended low floor minivans with mobility ramp intended use is as a paratransit or a supervisor vehicle, providing public transportation for a maximum capacity of six (6) ambulatory passengers or a maximum of two (2) wheelchair passengers and three (3) ambulatory passengers. These configurations exclude the driver. Pricing does not reflect all options available with this contract.
GVWR |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
6,050# |
3-6 |
$36,300-$42,400 |
2 |
FVPP-08-MV-FTS |
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6,050# |
3-6 |
$37,500-$41,300 |
2 |
FVPP-08-MV-GM |
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COMMUTER VAN 9-PASSENGER CENTER AISLE VEHICLES
Chevrolet or GMC 2500 135” W/B 8,600# Chassis
Ford E-250 138” W/B 9,000# Chassis
The commuter vans intended use is as a pool vehicle for commuters or a special purpose vehicle for public transit systems and/or other governmental agencies. No mobility lift or ramp available. Optional stretcher securement system with limited passenger seating, is available. Pricing does not reflect all options available with this contract.
GVWR |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
8,600# |
2 - 9 |
$34,700-$38,000 |
Stretcher Option |
TRIPS-09-CV-GM - Chevy |
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9,000# |
2 - 9 |
$33,900-$38,000 |
Stretcher Option |
TRIPS-09-CV-GM - Ford |
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SMALL CUTAWAYS
Chevrolet/GMC 610 3500 Chassis 12,300# GVWR
The smallest cutaway vehicle on TRIPS contracts, produced by four different manufacturers and dealers. Conventional wheel chair lift with a minimum of two wheel chair positions. Pricing does not reflect all options available under this contract.
( ) - Indicates number of seats without wheel chairs.
GVWR/Length |
Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
12,300#/22’3” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$63,500-$76,100 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-TP |
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12,300#/20’10” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$63,900-$72,400 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-FCC |
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12,300#/21’9” |
0 – 8 (14) |
$60,600-$74,800 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-FTS |
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12,300#/21’ |
0 – 8 (14) |
$60,000-$72,900 |
0 - 4 |
FVPP-08-SC-GM |
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NOTE: Due to ongoing financial difficulties with General Motors Corporation, the TRIPS Program has included the Ford E-350 and E-450 as an additional option on this contract.
STANDARD CUTAWAYS
Chevrolet/GMC 4500 Chassis 14,200# GVWR - Chevrolet/GMC 4500 Chassis 17,500# GVWR
Built on a heavier duty chassis, these cutaway contracts are in their final year of production by General Motors Corp., except for the 14,200# GVWR chassis., which will be moved to the Small Cutaway Contracts. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) - Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
14,200#/22’ |
0 – 8 (14) |
$69,200 - $79,600 |
2 - 4 |
FVPP-05-CA-1 |
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17,500#/ 23’, 26’, 27’ |
0 – 12 (20) |
$70,400 - $80,800 |
2-6 |
14,200#/22’ |
0 – 12 (14) |
$64,200 -$67,400 |
2 - 4 |
FVPP-05-CA-4
Available with a hybrid electric drive option on an E-450 Ford 22' 14,050# GVWR Chassis with a 5.4L gasoline engine. |
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17,500#/23’, 25’, 27’ |
0 – 12 (20) |
$71,000-$81,700 |
2-6 |
19,500#/29’-31’ |
0 – 22 (30) |
$78,400-$86,000 |
2 - 8 |
FVPP-05-CA-5 |
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19,500#/29’-31’ |
0 – 22 (30) |
$76,900-$85,500 |
2 - 8 |
FVPP-05-CA-2 |
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FDOT Minimum Service Life – 7 years and/or 250,000 miles:
STANDARD CUTAWAYS
International Low Floor 22,500# GVWR Chassis and 23,500# GVWR Standard Floor
Built on the heaviest cutaway chassis under contract and available in standard and low floor chassis with a hybrid drive train option by Champion Bus and Transit Plus dealership. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) – Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
23,500#/29’-31’ |
0 – 36 (45) |
$101,900 -$103,000
Hybrid +$106,700 |
0 - 10 |
FVPP-05-CA-3
Optional Hybrid Parallel Drive System available. |
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22,500#/29’-31’
Low Floor Chassis |
0 – 36 (45) |
$143,200 - $145,500 |
0 - 10 |
FVPP-05-CA-3LF |
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MEDIUM DUTY
Medium duty Champion CTS 31'and 34’ high level floor rear engine city-type coach for light duty fixed route service and offered by Transit Plus, Inc. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) – Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
26,500#/31’ |
0 – 18 (27) |
$173,000 -$181,000 |
0 - 7 |
TRIPS-09-MD-TP |
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31,000#/34’ |
0 - 28 (33) |
$180,100 - $188,000 |
0 - 9 |
FDOT Minimum Service Life – 10 years and/or 350,000 miles:
MEDIUM DUTY
Medium duty chassis built on by ElDorado through Florida Transportation Systems dealer. The E-Z Rider 31' low floor rear engine city-type coach designed for moderate duty fixed route service. Pricing does not reflect all options available.
( ) – Indicates number of seats without wheel chair positions.
GVWR/Length |
Ambulatory Seating Capacity |
Price |
Wheelchair Positions |
Contract # |
Order Packet & Pricing |
34,000#/31’ |
0 - 28 (39) |
$280,100 - $290,000 |
0 - 9 |
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Order Packet |
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