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This is a procurement solicitation document from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in Ohio for comprehensive major accident repair services on Bus 1801, a 2018 Gillig 40-foot diesel transit bus. The RTA seeks full restoration of the vehicle following collision damage, including 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 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 submitting 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 duration is twelve months, with the RTA reserving the right to extend by written notice.

All parts must be new OEM components unless explicitly pre-approved in writing, with fixed pricing required for all parts and labor. The damage assessment estimate from Northeast Ohio Vehicle Appraisers indicates repair costs of approximately $79,378.19. Warranty repairs are billed at $85.00 per hour for labor plus parts at current list price with a fifteen percent handling fee, and contractors must provide a one-year warranty on all repairs, parts, and workmanship. Contractors must demonstrate sufficient plant capacity, provide at least five references for similar work, maintain liability insurance, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The contract has a 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, civil rights, equal employment opportunity, debarment, and environmental protection regulations. Submittal documentation must include W-9 forms, SAM.gov exclusion confirmations, Ohio business licenses, non-collusion affidavits, personal property tax affidavits, and Buy America certifications.