Hybrid Bus Inspection Services

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) is soliciting bids for hybrid bus inspection services supporting Gillig hybrid bus manufacturing under IFB 816199, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time via PlanetBids and public bid opening at 3:30 p.m. the same day. No set-aside or preference program applies; the solicitation is locally funded with no federal participation goals, though small business participation is encouraged.

CapMetro seeks a contractor to provide vehicle build documentation, reporting, meeting participation, and in-plant quality assurance services for the Gillig hybrid bus build program. Personnel must demonstrate expertise in vehicle maintenance, vehicle production, manufacturing processes, high-energy electrical storage systems, hybrid vehicle components, battery electric propulsion systems, and production-line bus inspections. All staff must possess thorough understanding of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and 49 CFR Part 663.37 (Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits of Rolling Stock Purchase), 49 CFR Part 665 (Bus Testing), and 49 CFR Part 38 (Accessibility Requirements for Transportation Vehicles).

The base contract covers 37 bus inspections for Fiscal Year 2027 on a firm-fixed-price basis with optional purchases for Fiscal Years 2029 and 2030 (37 buses each, exercisable at CapMetro's discretion). Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit unit pricing per bus and detailed cost breakdowns fully burdened for labor, materials, overhead, travel, and profit; sales taxes are excluded. The prime contractor must perform no less than 30% of work with its own organization. Contract term is five years from Notice to Proceed. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 Professional Liability annual aggregate. Liquidated damages are up to $300 per day for non-performance. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with responses by September 8. Bids must remain firm for 120 days from opening. Anticipated award is October 2026.