24FT rolling maintenance scaffolding for metra

The Columbus Consolidated Government's Finance Department, acting on behalf of the METRA Transit System in Columbus, Georgia, is soliciting bids for RFB 26-0014 to procure one (1) Heavy-Duty 24-foot Rolling Maintenance Scaffolding for large transit buses. The scaffolding must be designed to provide rooftop maintenance and access for buses ranging from 30 to 40 feet in length, with specific capabilities for accessing and maintaining electric bus batteries. Required specifications include movable double-braking casters, a locking gate at the ladder connection point, diamond steel plate walkway platforms with slip-resistant surfaces, and a 10-foot ladder extension that locks firmly onto the frame. The scaffolding must comply with current OSHA standards and be delivered to METRA Transit System at 814 Linwood Blvd., Columbus, Georgia. Bids are due on December 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time via the DemandStar platform, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern on the same date. Vendors must provide assembly upon delivery, conduct training for maintenance staff, and submit comprehensive documentation including detailed specifications, pricing forms, federal compliance certifications, and insurance documentation.

The solicitation is partially funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), which introduces specific federal contracting requirements and compliance obligations. Bidders must provide bid security of five percent of the bid amount, and contracts exceeding $25,000 will require performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price. Local business preferences are in effect, potentially allowing local businesses to win contracts if their costs are within one percent of the lowest bid. Vendors must demonstrate federal work authorization compliance through an E-Verify affidavit and carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive documentation requirements and federal funding suggest potential opportunities for diverse business participation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the detailed technical requirements indicate a significant investment in specialized equipment for transit maintenance infrastructure.