Business model: (1) single private operator; (2) dual private actor; (3) public ownership, private operation; (4) fully public operator
Business model typology
Public ownership, private operation
Public ownership, private operation
Dual private actor
Publication year of the procurement process
Year
2023
2024
2019
Institution responsible for issuing the procurement process.
Issuing authority
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
Urbanizadora Municipal S.A. (Urbam)
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
Language in which the procurement documents are available.
Language
Portuguese
Portuguese
Spanish
Governance
Country name
Country
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
#204
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
#204
Santiago
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
#401
Public authority
#441
Private fleet leaser, public ownership
#204
Private fleet provider
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
#401
Private operator
#441
Private operator
#204
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
#401
Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
#441
Charging infrastructure is installed and maintained by the public authority
#204
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
#401
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
#441
Unspecified
#204
Provided by DTPM
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
#401
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
#441
Fleet leaser is responsible for fleet maintenance
#204
Same
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
#401
Unbundled public model
#441
Unbundled model
#204
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
#401
Unbundled public model
#441
Unbundled model
#204
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
Belém
São José dos Campos
Santiago
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
Public authority
Private fleet leaser, public ownership
Private fleet provider
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
Private operator
Private operator
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
Charging infrastructure is installed and maintained by the public authority
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
Unspecified
Provided by DTPM
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
Fleet leaser is responsible for fleet maintenance
Same
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
CAPEX Structure
Country name
Country
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
#204
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
#204
Santiago
Minimum fleet size and key vehicle specification requirements described in the procurement.
Minimum fleet size specifications
#401
265 buses total: Item A – 92 diesel Padron; Item B – 133 diesel Conventional; Item C – 40 electric buses.
How the procurement defines or requires the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., percentage of total fleet, categories affected)
Electric requirement
#401
—
#441
All vehicles must be electric
#204
—
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed.
Warranty requirements
#401
Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
#441
Bid-defined warranty
#204
Not publicly disclosed
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
#401
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
#441
Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
#204
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; maintenance compliance certification
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
#401
Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
#441
Monthly rental cost per vehicle: Category A – BRL 31,874.52 (≈ USD 5,897.02); Category B – BRL 37,657.45 (≈ USD 6,966.90); Category C – BRL 56,018.98 (≈ USD 10,363.91). (Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
#204
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
#401
Public authority (inferred)
#441
Leasing company (inferred)
#204
Private fleet provider (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
#401
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
#441
Leasing company (inferred)
#204
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
#401
Operator (inferred)
#441
Public authority (inferred)
#204
Operator (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts.
How the procurement defines or requires the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., percentage of total fleet, categories affected)
Electric requirement
—
All vehicles must be electric
—
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed.
Warranty requirements
Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
Bid-defined warranty
Not publicly disclosed
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; maintenance compliance certification
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
Monthly rental cost per vehicle: Category A – BRL 31,874.52 (≈ USD 5,897.02); Category B – BRL 37,657.45 (≈ USD 6,966.90); Category C – BRL 56,018.98 (≈ USD 10,363.91). (Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
Public authority (inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
Operator (inferred)
Public authority (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts.
Currency exposure structure*
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
OPEX & Operational Structure
Country name
Country
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
#204
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
#204
Santiago
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
#401
Not publicly available
#441
Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
#204
Not applicable
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
#401
Not publicly disclosed
#441
Monthly maintenance cost per vehicle: Category A – BRL 4,462.43 (≈ USD 825.58); Category B – BRL 4,895.47 (≈ USD 905.70); Category C – BRL 6,722.28 (≈ USD 1,243.67). (Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
#204
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
#401
Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
#441
Required
#204
Recommended
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
#401
Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
#441
Minimum autonomy of 220 kilometers for Category A, 210 kilometers for Category B, and 200 kilometers for Category C vehicles
#204
215 km / 50 km; 5h / 9 min
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
#401
Not publicly available
#441
Not publicly available
#204
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
#401
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
#441
Not publicly available
#204
Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
Belém
São José dos Campos
Santiago
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
Not publicly available
Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
Not applicable
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
Not publicly disclosed
Monthly maintenance cost per vehicle: Category A – BRL 4,462.43 (≈ USD 825.58); Category B – BRL 4,895.47 (≈ USD 905.70); Category C – BRL 6,722.28 (≈ USD 1,243.67). (Exchange rate as of 01 Oct 2025)
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal. Electric buses are paid in 168 monthly installments, and diesel buses in 120. Number of installments determines contract duration
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
Required
Recommended
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
Minimum autonomy of 220 kilometers for Category A, 210 kilometers for Category B, and 200 kilometers for Category C vehicles
215 km / 50 km; 5h / 9 min
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
Not publicly available
Operator / supplier-led charging model (infrastructure proposed by bidders and installed in public terminals; compensated via dedicated payment component)