25028 Transit Bus Engine Replacement Project

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACC) is seeking sealed bids for Bid #25028, a Transit Bus Engine Replacement Project involving the procurement of eleven new Cummins ISB 6.7 Liter diesel engines for their Transit Department. The project requires fully accessorized engines that match existing equipment specifications, producing 280 Horsepower at 2,400 RPM and being red in color. Sealed bids must be submitted by 3:00 P.M. ET on Monday, January 13, 2025, to the Finance Department, Purchasing Division at 375 Satula Avenue in Athens. Bidders are required to submit one marked original of the complete signed bid and one USB flash drive containing all documents in a single PDF file. The required documentation includes a bid form, acknowledgment of addenda, Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, and bid schedule. Technical questions should be directed to Derick Gandy, Transit Maintenance Administrator, while bid-related inquiries should be addressed to Samantha Murray, Community Business Procurement Coordinator. The project is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and numerous federal contract clauses.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified technical requirements and FTA guidelines. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The project has a clear budget range of $330,000-$340,000, with a firm delivery deadline of June 20, 2025, for the engines to be delivered to 325 Pound Street, Athens, GA. Any engines delivered after this date will be rejected and returned to the supplier at no cost to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. The project emphasizes strict adherence to FTA requirements, which are considered non-negotiable. Bidders can submit terms and conditions exceptions with their bid packages, with potential negotiations to occur during the contracting phase following the Notice of Intent to Award. It is worth noting that COVID-19 related effects, supply chain constraints, and labor shortages will not be considered valid reasons for extending the delivery deadline.