Large Parts Washer

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is requesting bids for procurement, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training on one large parts washer unit, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time at 4 S Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The RTA has not established a DBE requirement, though DBE participation is welcomed.

The preferred equipment is a Better Engineering Products Purifier Model RD-4000 Parts Washer configured for 460/480 VAC, three-phase electrical service. The RTA will consider approved equals meeting or exceeding the specified unit's functionality, performance, capacity, and capabilities; bidders proposing alternatives must submit formal product documentation by October 23, 2026, the final date for questions. The successful bidder must provide nine separately priced optional equipment items: automatic water fill, oil skimmer, in-line strainer, conducting meter, chemical dosing, oscillating spray manifold, upper parts basket, fresh rinse cycle, and air drying system. Installation and commissioning occur at the RTA's Maintenance Facility at 600 Longworth Street, Dayton, Ohio. The bidder is responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment for installation and commissioning except for initial cleaning chemicals, which the RTA provides; the bidder must deliver comprehensive startup, commissioning, and training services to RTA maintenance personnel at no additional cost.

The contract term is twelve months, fixed-price with all prices firm for the contract duration and no price adjustments permitted. The RTA reserves the right to extend the term by written notice within 30 days of expiration, provided preliminary notice is given at least 60 days in advance, though total contract duration shall not exceed twelve months. The contract is partially funded through the Federal Transit Administration and the Ohio Department of Transportation, making it subject to federal compliance requirements including civil rights provisions, equal employment opportunity standards, debarment and suspension certifications, and environmental protections. Bidders must provide evidence of Ohio business licensure or a covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award, professional references, federal and state certifications, ACH banking information, W-9 documentation, and confirmation of no active exclusions on SAM.gov. The successful bidder must execute the contract within five calendar days of award notification. Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within sixty calendar days of bid opening.