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This file is an image document related to a major accident repair solicitation issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio. The procurement seeks comprehensive repair services for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant damage in a collision with a tree trimming bucket truck. The scope of work includes 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 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 has a twelve-month term with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

The solicitation requires fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless pre-approved in writing. The damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19. The contract is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring full compliance with FTA regulatory requirements. Contractors must maintain liability insurance, demonstrate sufficient plant capacity, provide at least five references for similar work, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. All repairs, parts, and workmanship carry 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 has a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement. Comprehensive documentation submissions are required, including W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.