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This is a procurement solicitation from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio for major accident repair services on Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus damaged in a collision with a tree trimming bucket truck. The RTA seeks comprehensive restoration services including replacement of rear body panels, engine mounting rails, radiator door, access doors, light panels, and condenser fan grille, along with assessment and potential repair of internal structural damage. Contractors must submit proposals electronically through OpenGov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on January 6, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and the final date for submitting questions and clarifications is December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The RTA targets approximately two months for parts procurement and four months for total repair completion. Contractors must demonstrate sufficient plant capacity and provide at least five references for similar work. The contract term is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

The procurement requires fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless explicitly pre-approved in writing. The damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all repairs, parts, and workmanship, with warranty repairs billed at $85.00 per hour for labor plus parts at current list price with a fifteen percent handling fee. The contract has a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement and is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), making all FTA regulatory requirements and compliance clauses applicable. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, Buy America certifications, and maintain liability insurance while complying with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and extensive federal compliance requirements including civil rights, equal employment opportunity, debarment, and environmental protection regulations.