IMG_20250922_150930918_HDR.jpg

This image document pertains to a major accident repair solicitation issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant collision damage. The RTA is seeking comprehensive repair 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. The solicitation requires contractors to submit detailed production plans with specific timeline thresholds, with the RTA targeting approximately two months for parts procurement and four months for total repair completion. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the final deadline for submitting questions and clarifications on December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Proposals are due electronically through OpenGov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on January 6, 2026. The contract term is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

All parts must be new OEM components unless explicitly pre-approved in writing, and pricing must be fixed for all parts and labor. The contract is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), with a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement. 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. 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. Required documentation includes W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.