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This is a solicitation document for 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 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 duration is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

The repair project is estimated at approximately $79,378.19 based on a damage assessment from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers, with fixed pricing required for all parts and labor using new OEM components unless pre-approved in writing. 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. Required submissions include W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications. 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 all applicable federal compliance requirements.