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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 seeking comprehensive repair services for Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus that sustained significant damage in a collision with a tree trimming bucket truck. The repair scope includes replacement of rear body panels, engine mounting rails, radiator door, access doors, light panels, condenser fan grille, and assessment of internal structural damage. Contractors must provide a detailed production plan with specific timeline thresholds, 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 proposals due electronically through OpenGov by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on January 6, 2026. The final deadline for submitting questions and clarifications is December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The contract has a twelve-month duration with the RTA retaining the right to extend by written notice.

The repair project requires fixed pricing for all parts and labor, with all parts specified as new OEM components unless explicitly pre-approved in writing. The damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19, including labor, parts, and additional costs. The contract is funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), requiring full compliance with all FTA regulatory requirements. The procurement includes a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement. 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. 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 extensive documentation including W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.