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GTA Solicits Buses for Electric Fleet

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Grant Transit Authority (GTA) is soliciting proposals for purpose-built battery-electric minibuses with a deadline of February 13, 2026. The request for proposals (RFP 26-01) specifies sealed bids must be submitted to GTA's Moses Lake office by 3:00 PM on that date.

The RFP, published January 22, 2026, includes details on proposal requirements and contact information for Brandy Pesta, GTA's Administrative Services Manager. This initiative follows GTA's implementation of permanent fare-free service in 2022 and its ongoing system-wide transportation analysis efforts.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.granttransit.com/news

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Grant Transit Authority (GTA) is soliciting proposals for purpose-built battery-electric minibuses“RFP 26-01 - Purpose-Built Battery-Electric MinibusesJanuary 22, 2026The Grant County Public Transportation Benefit Area, “Grant Transit Authority” or “GTA”), is soliciting for Purpose-Built Battery-Electric Minibuses, (as defined in the RFP Packet). Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026. Proposal Packages and Specifications may be obtained at the above address, by calling (509) 765-0898 or emailing Brandy Pesta, Administrative Services Manager at [email protected].”
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The deadline for submitting proposals is February 13, 2026“Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026.”
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The request for proposals is labeled RFP 26-01“RFP 26-01 - Purpose-Built Battery-Electric MinibusesJanuary 22, 2026The Grant County Public Transportation Benefit Area, “Grant Transit Authority” or “GTA”), is soliciting for Purpose-Built Battery-Electric Minibuses, (as defined in the RFP Packet). Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026. Proposal Packages and Specifications may be obtained at the above address, by calling (509) 765-0898 or emailing Brandy Pesta, Administrative Services Manager at [email protected] storyView Pdf”
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Sealed bids must be submitted to GTA's Moses Lake officeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The RFP was published on January 22, 2026“RFP 26-01 - Purpose-Built Battery-Electric MinibusesJanuary 22, 2026The Grant County Public Transportation Benefit Area, “Grant Transit Authority” or “GTA”), is soliciting for Purpose-Built Battery-Electric Minibuses, (as defined in the RFP Packet). Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026. Proposal Packages and Specifications may be obtained at the above address, by calling (509) 765-0898 or emailing Brandy Pesta, Administrative Services Manager at [email protected] storyView Pdf”
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The RFP includes details on proposal requirementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The RFP includes contact information for Brandy Pesta“RFP 26-01 - Purpose-Built Battery-Electric MinibusesJanuary 22, 2026The Grant County Public Transportation Benefit Area, “Grant Transit Authority” or “GTA”), is soliciting for Purpose-Built Battery-Electric Minibuses, (as defined in the RFP Packet). Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026. Proposal Packages and Specifications may be obtained at the above address, by calling (509) 765-0898 or emailing Brandy Pesta, Administrative Services Manager at [email protected] storyView Pdf”
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Brandy Pesta is GTA's Administrative Services Manager“RFP 26-01 - Purpose-Built Battery-Electric MinibusesJanuary 22, 2026The Grant County Public Transportation Benefit Area, “Grant Transit Authority” or “GTA”), is soliciting for Purpose-Built Battery-Electric Minibuses, (as defined in the RFP Packet). Sealed proposals will be received by Grant Transit Authority at its Administrative Offices located at PO Box 870/116 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, Washington 98837, until 3:00 PM, February 13, 2026. Proposal Packages and Specifications may be obtained at the above address, by calling (509) 765-0898 or emailing Brandy Pesta, Administrative Services Manager at [email protected].”
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GTA implemented permanent fare-free service in 2022“The Grant Transit Authority (GTA) Board of Directors approved a new policy recently implementing permanent Fare Free Service.”
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GTA is conducting ongoing system-wide transportation analysis effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.