Maintenance and Repair of Cummins Diesel and CNG Engines

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) is seeking a contractor for maintenance and repair services of Cummins Diesel and CNG Engines through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation requires a qualified provider to perform supplemental preventive maintenance and repair services for Cummins engines used in transit buses and equipment, specifically covering multiple engine models including ISL8.9, ISX12, X12, ISC8.3, L9, ISB6.7, ISB5.9, ISL-G, and L9N. Proposers must be a Cummins Inc. authorized service provider with approved training, specialized tools, diagnostic software, and the capability to dispatch service personnel to any of METRO's seven bus operating facilities within 24 hours of receiving a task order. The contract will span an initial three-year period with two potential one-year option extensions, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on November 12, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through METRO's EUNA (Bonfire) procurement platform, with one hardcopy also required.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program, though no specific participation goal is currently set. Proposers are required to self-perform at least 30% of the contract value and must submit detailed documentation about their team's composition, including information on subcontractors and suppliers. Parts and lubricants will be invoiced at rates consistent with METRO's existing parts supply contracts, and the contractor will be responsible for meticulously tracking and separating warranty and non-warranty service work. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the service requirements suggests a substantial contract value. The procurement appears focused on securing a technically proficient and operationally flexible service provider capable of maintaining METRO's diverse fleet of diesel and CNG-powered transit vehicles across multiple operating facilities.