Engine Replacement - Cecil County Transit Division

Cecil County, Maryland is requesting quotes for a complete engine replacement assembly—an ISB 6.7 16B 240 2400 HPCR engine for a 2020 International/Eldorado Passport Bus—with quotes due June 1, 2026. The procurement is subject to Federal Transit Administration financial assistance, triggering full federal compliance requirements including Buy America provisions and DBE participation mandates.

Scope includes towing the bus from North East, Maryland; diagnostics; removal and reinstallation of the engine; and disposal of the old engine and components, plus all necessary parts, fluids, wiring, and labor. The contractor must submit a completed Buy America certification with its quote, confirming that all steel, iron, and manufactured products are produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted.

The project budget is $44,000. Cecil County is procuring competitively. The point of contact is Suzanne Kalmbacher at 200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, Maryland 21921.

Federal requirements binding the contractor include Disadvantaged Business Enterprise compliance, civil rights laws, debarment and suspension certifications, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, cargo preference provisions, and three-year record retention post-contract. The contractor must ensure prompt payment to subcontractors within 30 days and include all applicable federal requirements in any subcontracts. The contract carries termination for convenience or default provisions with ten-day cure periods for breach remediation. Safe operation of motor vehicle policies and energy conservation standards apply.