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This is a procurement solicitation image 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 project requires comprehensive restoration 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 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 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 damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19. Warranty repairs will be billed at $85.00 per hour for labor plus parts at current list price with a fifteen percent handling fee, and contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all repairs, parts, and workmanship. The contract is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring full compliance with federal regulations including civil rights, equal employment opportunity, debarment, and environmental protection standards. The DBE participation requirement is zero percent. 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.