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This is a solicitation document for major accident repair services issued by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio. The RTA is requesting comprehensive repair services for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant collision damage. 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. The RTA expects approximately two months for parts procurement and four months for total repair completion. 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, and the final deadline for submitting questions and clarifications is December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract duration is twelve months, with the RTA retaining the right to extend by written notice.

Pricing must be fixed for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless pre-approved in writing. A one-year warranty is required 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. The damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19. The contract has zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement and is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring compliance with all FTA regulatory requirements. 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.