2. The location of the final assembly point for the rolling stock, including a
description of the activities that will take place at the final assembly point and the cost of
final assembly.
B. The Bidder shall submit the following certifications:
1. Evidence that it will be capable of meeting the specifications; and
2. The manufacturer’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) self-
certification sticker information that the vehicle complies with the relevant FMVSS or the
manufacturer’s certified statement that the contracted buses will not be subject to FMVSS
regulations.
Bidders are advised to review the specific Buy America Requirements contained in the
regulations at 49 CFR Part 661.
This affidavit must be on the form provided by NTS, which is enclosed with this bid
package
Cargo Preference
Contracts involving equipment, materials or commodities which may be transported by
ocean vessels. These requirements do not apply to micro-purchases ($3,500 or less, except
for construction contracts over $2,000). Contractor shall: a. use privately owned US-Flag
commercial vessels to ship at least 50% of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry
bulk carriers, dry cargo liners and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment,
material or commodities pursuant to the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are
available at fair and reasonable rates for US flag commercial vessels; b. furnish within 20
working days following the loading date of shipments originating within the US or within
30 working days following the loading date of shipments originating outside the US, a
legible copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial bill-of-lading in English for each shipment
of cargo described herein to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market
Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590 and to the recipient -
(through contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-lading.); c. include these
requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract
involves the transport of equipment, material or commodities by ocean vessel; d. Requires
Bidder and subcontractors at every tier to use United States-flag air carriers, to the extent
service by these carriers is available. When the contract may involve the international
transportation of goods, equipment, or personnel by air, the contract must. 49 U.S.C. 40118
and 4 CFR Part 52.
Energy Conservation
Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency, stated in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the
Energy Policy & Conservation Act.
