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This is a major accident repair solicitation document from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio for comprehensive restoration services on Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus damaged in a collision with a tree trimming bucket truck. The project scope 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 provide a detailed production plan with specific timelines, 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. Proposal submissions are due electronically through OpenGov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on January 6, 2026. The contract has a twelve-month term with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

The repair costs are estimated at approximately $79,378.19 based on a damage assessment from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers, covering labor, parts, and additional costs. All pricing must be fixed for parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless pre-approved in writing. The contract is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring full compliance with FTA regulatory requirements and extensive federal compliance obligations including civil rights, equal employment opportunity, and debarment regulations. 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. A one-year warranty on all repairs, parts, and workmanship is required, 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. Submission requirements include W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.