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This image documentation supports a major accident bus repair solicitation 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. 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 is targeting 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 repair project carries a damage assessment estimate of approximately $79,378.19 based on a Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers evaluation, 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 adherence to all FTA regulatory requirements and federal compliance clauses, including civil rights, equal employment opportunity, debarment, and environmental protection regulations. 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 DBE participation requirement is zero percent. 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.