Bus manufacturer, ENC, has been added to the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Statewide Transit Bus Contract. The contract allows transit agencies in Washington and participating states to purchase ENC heavy-duty buses directly, simplifying the procurement process.
The DES contract removes the need for separate competitive bids, enabling more than 30 agencies, including Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, and Spokane Transit Authority, to access ENC buses quickly.
ENC has been awarded across eight categories covering four propulsion types and two vehicle lengths: clean diesel (35-foot and 40-foot), compressed natural gas (35-foot and 40-foot), diesel-electric hybrid (35-foot and 40-foot), and battery-electric (35-foot and 40-foot). This range allows ENC to provide heavy-duty transit solutions for a variety of service types.
Jason Lee, Chief Executive Officer of ENC, said:Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio,
ENC’s AXESS® buses have been tested at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center and feature a hand-welded, carbon steel monocoque body. The 35-foot and 40-foot versions are suitable for fixed-route, commuter, and regional services.
John Obert, Vice President of Transit Sales at ENC, added: “The DES contract allows agencies to access our full range of buses – from clean diesel and CNG to hybrid and battery-electric – through one contract. We look forward to supplying vehicles to meet the needs of communities across Washington and other participating states.”
All ENC buses are manufactured in Riverside, California.
