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This file is a photographic image related to a major accident bus repair solicitation issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio. The image, titled DSCN2060.jpg, documents damage assessment for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant collision damage from a tree trimming bucket truck. The RTA is soliciting comprehensive repair services requiring full restoration of the vehicle, 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, with the final deadline for questions and clarifications set for December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The RTA targets approximately two months for parts procurement and four months for total repair completion. The contract term is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

Pricing is fixed 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. Warranty repairs are billed at $85.00 per hour for labor plus parts at current list price with a fifteen percent handling fee. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all repairs, parts, and workmanship. The contract has zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements and is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring all FTA regulatory compliance and extensive federal documentation including W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications. Contractors must demonstrate sufficient plant capacity, provide at least five references for similar work, maintain liability insurance, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.