IFB 8. 9 Cummins CNG Engine Rebuild

Trinity Metro, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, is seeking a certified Cummins CNG vendor to rebuild Cummins 8.9 CNG engines for its transit fleet through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on December 31, 2025. The procurement requires a qualified vendor to perform comprehensive engine rebuilding services, including complete disassembly to a long block, thorough inspection, component replacement using 100% Cummins OEM parts, and reassembly to Cummins specifications. Engines will be rebuilt either off-site or on-site at Trinity Metro's maintenance facility in Fort Worth, with on-site work permitted between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The bid submission deadline is January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. Bidders must submit detailed pricing on the Bid Price Sheet, including product and service costs and anticipated travel expenses, and must provide a two-year or 200,000-mile warranty covering major defects such as rear cam seal leaks, front gear train housing leaks, and head gasket failures.

The contract is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) capital grants, which introduces specific requirements including Buy America certification. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability insurance, $2,000,000 commercial general liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. All bids must be accompanied by required certifications, including debarment certification, conflict of interest acknowledgment, non-collusion affidavit, and lobbying restrictions compliance. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the federal funding suggests potential opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. Trinity Metro reserves the right to conduct cost or price analysis and may negotiate with a single bidder if only one bid is received. The initial contract term is one year, with a potential fixed-price structure, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation. Written questions about the IFB must be submitted by January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and failure to submit all required forms and certifications will result in bid rejection.