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This file is a photograph related to a major accident bus repair solicitation issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio. The image appears to be a digital photograph, likely documenting damage to Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant collision damage. The photograph serves as supporting documentation for the repair project scope, which includes replacement of rear body panels, engine mounting rails, radiator door, access doors, light panels, and condenser fan grille, along with assessment of internal structural damage. The RTA is soliciting comprehensive repair services with proposals due 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, with contractors required to submit a detailed production plan with specific timeline thresholds.

The contract requires fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new original equipment manufacturer (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. All repairs, parts, and workmanship are covered by a one-year warranty, 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 is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), making all FTA regulatory requirements and compliance clauses applicable. The zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement applies. Contractors must demonstrate sufficient plant capacity, provide at least five references for similar work, maintain liability insurance, comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and submit comprehensive documentation including W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications. The contract duration is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.