Braun Specific Parts

Trinity Metro, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority serving Fort Worth, Forest Hill, and River Oaks, Texas, is seeking a qualified contractor through a fixed-price Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-T027) to provide Braun-specific parts and dealer-level service for all paratransit vehicles equipped with Braun lift equipment. The contractor must supply all necessary parts and hardware with manufacturer warranties, provide maintenance and repair services, conduct diagnostics, and perform warranty work at dealer-level standards. Service work must be completed within five business days of vehicle delivery unless delayed by parts availability or complex repairs, with parts delivery required between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, accompanied by invoices for each delivery. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including certification forms, business questionnaires, references for similar projects, Buy America certifications, non-collusion affidavits, safety acknowledgments, and detailed bid price sheets listing all parts and service labor costs. The IFB was released on March 26, 2026, with a written questions deadline of April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM and a bid submission deadline of April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM via hard copy or the Bonfire portal, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year with one optional one-year renewal period, with contract execution anticipated in May 2026, and invoices will be submitted monthly on a Net 30-day payment basis.

The contract is subject to federal requirements due to FTA funding involvement, including mandatory compliance with Buy America preferences, suspension and debarment regulations, civil rights requirements, and various federal certifications. Bidders must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $2,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required qualifications. Parts delivery is directed to Trinity Metro's Shipping and Receiving department at 1601 East El Paso, Fort Worth, TX 76102. All questions and clarifications must be submitted in writing to Contract Administrator Anthony Brown at contractmgmt@ridetm.org. No incumbent vendors or specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the procurement documents; however, Trinity Metro reserves the right to reject any or all bids, make multiple awards, and conduct cost or price analyses. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.