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This is a Request for Proposal issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) located in Dayton, Ohio, for the replacement of entrance and exit garage door systems at 600 Longworth Street. The project requires turnkey design and installation of new bi-parting garage doors capable of handling 300 cycles per day with opening and closing times within 15 seconds, operating on 480-volt three-phase electrical service, and equipped with electric safety edges, seals, electric eyes for vehicle detection, and windows for natural light. The scope includes complete demolition of existing door systems and modification of openings as necessary. The RFP was released on April 24, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 14, 2026, at the project site. The deadline for submitting questions and clarifications is May 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and proposals must be submitted by May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via OpenGov. Evaluation occurs in two phases: Phase One assesses design, technical approach, methodology, qualifications, experience, and project schedule; Phase Two involves pricing submission from shortlisted proposers, with contract award made to the lowest qualified firm-fixed price. The contract term is twelve months with an option for a twelve-month extension with preliminary notice.

Bidders must demonstrate at least 15 years of experience in design and installation of large bi-parting garage doors and must be licensed to do business in Ohio. Pricing is firm-fixed for the contract duration, with invoicing upon completion of work, though partial payments are permitted for on-site materials and completed work with written RTA approval. No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) set-aside requirement is established, though DBE participation is welcomed. All materials and labor carry a minimum one-year warranty from project completion, with manufacturer warranties exceeding this period taking precedence. The RTA will coordinate with local electrical and structural contractors if requested by the awarded vendor. The project is subject to Ohio prevailing wage requirements and is funded through RTA tax revenues and potentially grant contract funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), making it subject to all applicable FTA clauses and federal requirements including Buy America compliance, debarment and suspension verification, and environmental and civil rights compliance certifications.