Bus Shelters with Benches

The City of Owensboro is seeking bids from qualified vendors to furnish five (5) bus shelters with benches for the Owensboro Transit System through Request for Bid (RFB) 4451. The procurement is specifically for prefabricated transit-style shelters with precise technical specifications, including a 6' x 12' base, deluxe steel construction, a hip-style steel roof with a 6' overhang, clear tempered safety glass, and a built-in bench along the rear wall. The shelters will be primed with industrial epoxy primer and finished with high-gloss, impact-resistant polyurethane enamel. The bid is scheduled to open on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with submissions to be made through the city's online Bonfire portal. The contract will be funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) resources, requiring the awarded vendor to comply with all applicable FTA and federal requirements. Vendors must provide a one-year workmanship warranty and coordinate shelter delivery to the maintenance garage located at 1314 W. 5th Street in Owensboro, Kentucky.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including statements pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 45A.395 and KRS 45A.343. Bidders must certify they have not violated campaign finance laws, state tax regulations, or labor statutes within the past five years. Additionally, vendors must complete a Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension certification, verifying they are not presently debarred, suspended, or ineligible for public transactions. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves federal funding and requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating fiscal and regulatory compliance. Potential vendors must be prepared to meet stringent federal and state requirements, including having a clean legal and financial history, and the ability to fabricate and deliver high-quality transit shelters that meet the specified technical standards.