Business model: (1) single private operator; (2) dual private actor; (3) public ownership, private operation; (4) fully public operator
Business model typology
Fully public operator
Public ownership, private operation
Public ownership, private operation
Publication year of the procurement process
Year
2025
2023
2024
Institution responsible for issuing the procurement process.
Issuing authority
Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos (STE)
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
Language in which the procurement documents are available.
Language
Spanish
Portuguese
Portuguese
Governance
Country name
Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
#603
Public authority
#401
Public authority
#441
Private fleet leaser, public ownership
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
#603
Public operator (STE)
#401
Private operator
#441
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
#603
Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
#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
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
#603
Public authority
#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
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
#603
Public authority
#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
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
#603
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
#401
Unbundled public model
#441
Unbundled model
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
#603
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
São José dos Campos
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet
Fleet provision
Public authority
Public authority
Private fleet leaser, public ownership
Entity responsible for operating public transport services.
Operation
Public operator (STE)
Private operator
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation.
Charging infrastructure
Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
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
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation).
Terminal and depot
Public authority
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
Unspecified
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance.
Maintenance
Public authority
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
Fleet leaser is responsible for fleet maintenance
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model.
Functional role distribution*
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design.
Electrification trajectory design*
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model
CAPEX Structure
Country name
Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
Minimum fleet size and key vehicle specification requirements described in the procurement.
Minimum fleet size specifications
#603
19 vehicles: 12m, >85 passengers
#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
#603
—
#401
—
#441
All vehicles must be electric
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed.
Warranty requirements
#603
1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
#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
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
#603
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
#401
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
#441
Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
#603
Not publicly available
#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)
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
#603
Public
#401
Public authority (inferred)
#441
Leasing company (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
#603
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
#401
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
#441
Leasing company (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
#603
Public
#401
Operator (inferred)
#441
Public authority (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
1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
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
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
CAPEX payment or revenue source
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
Public remuneration per: vehicle leasing; vehicle maintenance
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
CAPEX payment or revenue values
Not publicly available
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)
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders.
Asset residual value risk allocation*
Public
Public authority (inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Battery degradation risk allocation*
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
Leasing company (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments.
Source of financing*
Public
Operator (inferred)
Public authority (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts.
Currency exposure structure*
Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
OPEX & Operational Structure
Country name
Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#441
Brazil
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#441
São José dos Campos
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
#603
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
#401
Not publicly available
#441
Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
#603
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
#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)
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
#603
Not required
#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
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
#603
Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
#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
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
#603
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
#401
Not publicly available
#441
Not publicly available
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
#603
Not publicly disclosed
#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.
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies.
City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
São José dos Campos
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement.
OPEX payment or revenue source
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
Not publicly available
Public remuneration per: vehicle maintenance
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement.
OPEX payment or revenue values
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
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)
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified
Air conditioning requirement
Not required
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
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity)
Battery charging specifications
Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
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
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders.
Energy price risk allocation*
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
Not publicly available
Not publicly available
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging).
Charging model type*
Not publicly disclosed
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.