One (1) Rear Differential

The City of Gainesville is seeking a procurement opportunity for the Regional Transit System (RTS) to acquire one (1) rebuilt/remanufactured rear differential, specifically a Meritor B23200-N-2120 Ratio 6.14 Gillig 82-48404-614 model. The quote request (Q-RTSX2609) was posted on September 23, 2025, with a question submission deadline of September 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm and a final quote submission deadline of October 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Bidders must be registered with OpenGov and submit their quotes through the designated procurement portal. Minimum qualifications include being in the rebuild/remanufacturer business for at least five years and having experience servicing accounts similar to the City of Gainesville. Bidders must provide documentation of business licenses/permits and references, with pricing to be a flat rate including freight and a maximum delivery time of fourteen (14) days. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements.

The procurement opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain specific insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation Insurance compliant with Florida Statutes, Public Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance of $500,000 per occurrence. The awarded vendor will be responsible for invoicing, warranty processing, and must provide high-quality parts that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Successful bidders must also complete an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit as mandated by the State of Florida. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a single rear differential for the city's transit system. Interested parties can follow the bid through the City of Gainesville Procurement Portal to receive email notifications about potential addenda, with the procurement specialist Daphyne Sesco available for inquiries at sescoda@cityofgainesville.org.