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This is a procurement solicitation image submitted by 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. The RTA is seeking comprehensive restoration following significant collision damage, 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 term is twelve months, with the RTA retaining the right to extend by written notice.

Contractors must provide fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with parts specified as new OEM components unless pre-approved in writing. A damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19, including labor, parts, and additional costs. 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), making all FTA regulatory requirements and compliance clauses applicable. 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. Submission requirements include W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.