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==History==
==History==
In August 2006, Metro Transit announced plans to purchase 150 hybrid buses and 164 clean diesel buses to replace older diesel buses in its fleet. The original proposal includes buses in this series. It accepted proposals from [[Gillig]] and [[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] on December 12, 2006.<ref name="NewBuses">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/113B26A5C28AD160 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit positively green; it plans to buy 150 hybrid buses]</ref><ref name="ecof">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/115D743F3545E0E0 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit sees rider growth in use of more eco-friendly buses - The agency is also buying more hybrid vehicles and increasing its use of cleaner fuels to reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.]</ref> After finding both proposals were within the competitive range, Metro Transit invited both companies to discuss their respective proposals, and ultimately submit a "Best and Final Offer". While New Flyer submitted a Best and Final Offer that was $5.6 million lower than Gillig, Metro Transit rejected the offer on the basis that it deviated from what the agency required for warranty and training.<ref name="NFIfail">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/118203E45FFCCC08 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Local, less expensive bus bid might be rejected - New Flyer USA's bid could save more than $5 million but the Metropolitan Council is expected to award the contract elsewhere.]</ref><ref name="MetAuth">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/032807/0328_2007_57.pdf Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Authorization to Award Contract for 314 Transit Buses]</ref> The contract was awarded to Gillig, only for it to be canceled because of a change in State law.<ref name="ordercancel">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/042507/0425_2007_57_Reconsidered.pdf Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Reconsideration and Indefinite Postponement of Council March 28, 2007 Action;
In August 2006, Metro Transit announced plans to purchase 150 hybrid buses and 164 clean diesel buses to replace older diesel buses in its fleet. The original proposal includes buses in this series.  
Approval of Resolution 2007-13, Cancelling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216]</ref><ref name="cancelres">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/042507/0425_2007_Res%2013.pdf Metropolitan Council Resolution Canceling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216]</ref> In addition, New Flyer also filed a protest, which was rendered moot in light of the contract cancellation.<ref name="protest">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/052307/0523_2007_procurement%20process.pdf Metropolitan Council Report of General Manager to Metropolitan Council Analyzing Claims and Allegations of Award Phase Protest of New Flyer of America, Inc., Metro Transit RFP No. 7216]</ref> The contract was rebid on July 2, 2007 and received bids from Gillig and DesignLine International Holding, LLC. After finding DesignLine not qualified to accomplish the contract, Metro Transit awarded Gillig the contract in October 2007.<ref name="GilligWins">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/101007/1010_2007_331SW.pdf Metropolitan Council Item 2007-331 SW Authorization to Award Contract for Transit Buses]</ref>


It accepted proposals from [[Gillig]] and [[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] on December 12, 2006.<ref name="NewBuses">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/113B26A5C28AD160 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit positively green; it plans to buy 150 hybrid buses]</ref><ref name="ecof">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/115D743F3545E0E0 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit sees rider growth in use of more eco-friendly buses - The agency is also buying more hybrid vehicles and increasing its use of cleaner fuels to reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.]</ref> After finding both proposals were within the competitive range, Metro Transit invited both companies to discuss their respective proposals, and ultimately submit a "Best and Final Offer".


While New Flyer submitted a Best and Final Offer that was $5.6 million lower than Gillig, Metro Transit rejected the offer on the basis that it deviated from what the agency required for warranty and training.<ref name="NFIfail">[https://infoweb-newsbank-com.ezproxy.hclib.org/apps/news/document-view?p=NewsBank&t=pubname%3ASTMB%21Star%2BTribune%253A%2BNewspaper%2Bof%2Bthe%2BTwin%2BCities%2B%2528MN%2529/decade%3A2000%212000%2B-%2B2009&sort=YMD_date%3AD&page=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=20&val-base-0=metro%20transit%20hybrid&docref=news/118203E45FFCCC08 (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Local, less expensive bus bid might be rejected - New Flyer USA's bid could save more than $5 million but the Metropolitan Council is expected to award the contract elsewhere.]</ref><ref name="MetAuth">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/032807/0328_2007_57.pdf Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Authorization to Award Contract for 314 Transit Buses]</ref>
The contract was awarded to Gillig, only for it to be canceled because of a change in State law.<ref name="ordercancel">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/042507/0425_2007_57_Reconsidered.pdf Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Reconsideration and Indefinite Postponement of Council March 28, 2007 Action;
Approval of Resolution 2007-13, Cancelling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216]</ref><ref name="cancelres">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/042507/0425_2007_Res%2013.pdf Metropolitan Council Resolution Canceling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216]</ref> In addition, New Flyer also filed a protest, which was rendered moot in light of the contract cancellation.<ref name="protest">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/052307/0523_2007_procurement%20process.pdf Metropolitan Council Report of General Manager to Metropolitan Council Analyzing Claims and Allegations of Award Phase Protest of New Flyer of America, Inc., Metro Transit RFP No. 7216]</ref>
The contract was rebid on July 2, 2007 and received bids from Gillig and DesignLine International Holding, LLC. After finding DesignLine not qualified to accomplish the contract, Metro Transit awarded Gillig the contract in October 2007.<ref name="GilligWins">[https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/101007/1010_2007_331SW.pdf Metropolitan Council Item 2007-331 SW Authorization to Award Contract for Transit Buses]</ref>
These buses are retiring as of March 2022.
==Details==
==Details==
<ref>Bus History Association 2014 Convention Roster, retrieved on 2014-11-25</ref>
<ref>Bus History Association 2014 Convention Roster, retrieved on 2014-11-25</ref>
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Revision as of 22:27, 17 March 2022

Metro Transit (Minnesota) 7140-7184 are Gillig BRT 40' HEV (G30D102N4) buses built in 2008.

Engine Transmission Seating Destination sign
Cummins ISB Allison EP40
hybrid system 		7140-7183: 39 American Seating InSight
7184: 37 American Seating InSight 		Luminator Horizon Amber

History

In August 2006, Metro Transit announced plans to purchase 150 hybrid buses and 164 clean diesel buses to replace older diesel buses in its fleet. The original proposal includes buses in this series.

It accepted proposals from Gillig and New Flyer on December 12, 2006.[1][2] After finding both proposals were within the competitive range, Metro Transit invited both companies to discuss their respective proposals, and ultimately submit a "Best and Final Offer".

While New Flyer submitted a Best and Final Offer that was $5.6 million lower than Gillig, Metro Transit rejected the offer on the basis that it deviated from what the agency required for warranty and training.[3][4]

The contract was awarded to Gillig, only for it to be canceled because of a change in State law.[5][6] In addition, New Flyer also filed a protest, which was rendered moot in light of the contract cancellation.[7]

The contract was rebid on July 2, 2007 and received bids from Gillig and DesignLine International Holding, LLC. After finding DesignLine not qualified to accomplish the contract, Metro Transit awarded Gillig the contract in October 2007.[8]

These buses are retiring as of March 2022.

Details

[9]

Fleet Number Thumbnail Date VIN License Plate Garage Status/Disposal Notes
7140 2008 15GGD301281079165 None East Metro Active
7141 2008 15GGD301481079166 None East Metro Active
7142 2008 15GGD301681079167 None East Metro Active
7143 2008 15GGD301881079168 None East Metro Active
7144 2008 15GGD301X81079169 None East Metro Active
7145 2008 15GGD301681079170 None Nicollet Not Active
7146 2008 15GGD301881079171 None Nicollet Active
7147 2008 15GGD301X81079172 None Nicollet Active
7148 2008 15GGD301181079173 None Nicollet Active
7149 2008 15GGD301381079174 None Nicollet Active
7150 2008 15GGD301581079175 None Nicollet Active
7151 2008 15GGD301781079176 None Nicollet Not Active as of December 2020
7152 2008 15GGD301981079177 None Nicollet Not Active as of February 2021
7153 2008 15GGD301081079178 None Nicollet Active
7154 2008 15GGD301281079179 None Nicollet Active
7155 2008 15GGD301981079180 None Nicollet Not Active as of October 2020
7156 2008 15GGD301081079181 None Nicollet Active
  • Pulled from service in late 2019 and stored at South Garage. It returned to service in Spring 2020.
7157 2008 15GGD301281079182 None Nicollet Active
7158 2008 15GGD301481079183 None Nicollet Active
7159 2008 15GGD301681079184 None Nicollet Active
7160 2008 15GGD301881079185 None Nicollet Active
7161 2008 15GGD301X81079186 None Nicollet Not Active
7162 2008 15GGD301181079187 None Nicollet Active
7163 2008 15GGD301381079188 None Nicollet Active
7164 2008 15GGD301581079189 None Nicollet Active
7165 2008 15GGD301181079190 None Nicollet Active
7166 2008 15GGD301381079191 None Nicollet Not Active
  • Appears to be totaled after a crash on August 23, 2021[10]
7167 2008 15GGD301581079192 None Nicollet Not Active as of February 2021
7168 2008 15GGD301781079193 None Nicollet Active
7169 2008 15GGD301981079194 None Nicollet Active
7170 2008 15GGD301081079195 None Heywood Active
7171 2008 15GGD301281079196 None Heywood Active
7172 2008 15GGD301481079197 None Heywood Active
7173 2008 15GGD301681079198 None Heywood Active
7174 2008 15GGD301881079199 None Heywood Active
7175 2008 15GGD301081079200 None Heywood Active
7176 2008 15GGD301281079201 None Heywood Active
  • Involved in a crash on Nicollet Mall on July 3, 2014. The driver perished. It was repaired and returned to service.[11]
7177 2008 15GGD301481079202 None Heywood Not Active as of December 2020
7178 2008 15GGD301681079203 None Heywood Active
7179 2008 15GGD301881079204 None Heywood Not Active as of April 2021
7180 2008 15GGD301X81079205 None Heywood Not Active as of January 2021
7181 2008 15GGD301181079206 None Heywood
Retired in January 2022
7182 2008 15GGD301381079207 None Heywood Active
7183 2008 15GGD301581079208 None Heywood Active
7184 2008 15GGD301781079209 None Heywood Active
  • Two seats removed in the low floor section for passenger flow

References

  1. ↑ (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit positively green; it plans to buy 150 hybrid buses
  2. ↑ (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Metro Transit sees rider growth in use of more eco-friendly buses - The agency is also buying more hybrid vehicles and increasing its use of cleaner fuels to reduce pollution from tailpipe emissions.
  3. ↑ (REQUIRES A LIBRARY CARD) Star Tribune: Local, less expensive bus bid might be rejected - New Flyer USA's bid could save more than $5 million but the Metropolitan Council is expected to award the contract elsewhere.
  4. ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Authorization to Award Contract for 314 Transit Buses
  5. ↑ [https://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/council_meetings/2007/042507/0425_2007_57_Reconsidered.pdf Metropolitan Council Business Item 2007-57 Reconsideration and Indefinite Postponement of Council March 28, 2007 Action; Approval of Resolution 2007-13, Cancelling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216]
  6. ↑ Metropolitan Council Resolution Canceling Bus Procurement Solicitation No. 7216
  7. ↑ Metropolitan Council Report of General Manager to Metropolitan Council Analyzing Claims and Allegations of Award Phase Protest of New Flyer of America, Inc., Metro Transit RFP No. 7216
  8. ↑ Metropolitan Council Item 2007-331 SW Authorization to Award Contract for Transit Buses
  9. ↑ Bus History Association 2014 Convention Roster, retrieved on 2014-11-25
  10. ↑ Facebook: South Minneapolis Crime Watch & Information 3rd Precinct
  11. ↑ CityPages: Metro Transit bus driver who died driving down Nicollet Mall had history of weight issues
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