Bus Drop-Down Box/Transfer Case Work Needed

Cecil County, Maryland is seeking qualified vendors to provide a specialized bus transmission component for a 2015 International bus. Specifically, the procurement involves obtaining either a rebuilt or replacement drop-down box/transfer case for a 2013 R. Cushman & Associates model with serial number 356 and model number 450.C. The county requires machine work to repair lower gears and bearings or alternatively seeks a direct replacement component that is fully compatible with the existing bus infrastructure. This procurement opportunity was posted on November 21, 2025, with proposals due by January 30, 2026, indicating a procurement timeline of approximately ten weeks. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in bus transmission systems, particularly for International bus models, and provide detailed specifications for the proposed solution. The scope of work requires precise mechanical restoration or component replacement to ensure full operational functionality of the bus transmission system.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly noted in the procurement documentation, potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities and prior experience with bus transmission repair or replacement. The procurement appears to be open to automotive parts suppliers, transmission specialists, and bus maintenance equipment vendors who can meet the technical specifications. No specific budget range or estimated award value was provided in the original posting. The procurement seems focused on obtaining a functional transmission component for a specific bus in the Cecil County fleet, suggesting this is a targeted, specialized procurement rather than a large-scale contract. Interested vendors should carefully review the technical requirements and be prepared to provide detailed documentation of component compatibility, repair specifications, and potential warranty information.