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This image file relates to a Major Accident Bus Repair solicitation issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio. The RTA seeks comprehensive repair services for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant collision damage. The repair scope includes replacement of rear body panels, engine mounting rails, radiator door, access doors, light panels, condenser fan grille, and assessment of internal structural damage. Contractors must submit 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 term is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

The procurement requires fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless explicitly pre-approved in writing. Based on a damage assessment from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers, estimated repair costs are approximately $79,378.19. The contract carries a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement and is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring full compliance with all FTA regulatory requirements. 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. Submittal requirements include W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications. Qualified 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 and extensive federal compliance requirements including civil rights, equal employment opportunity, debarment, and environmental protection regulations.