Overhead Infrastructure & Support Parts (OCS)

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), located in Montgomery County, Ohio, is soliciting competitive bids for Overhead Infrastructure & Support Parts (OCS) to support its regional transit operations. The procurement encompasses the supply and installation of overhead infrastructure components and support parts necessary for the RTA's transit system functionality. Bidders must be fully qualified with all necessary licenses and permits maintained throughout the contract term and warranty period, and contractors are responsible for furnishing all required supervision, technical personnel, labor, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment to perform all obligations and complete delivery and installation by the specified contract end date. The solicitation was posted on March 12, 2026, with a bid due date of April 27, 2026; additional details regarding specifications, quantities, response requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained within the attached Overhead Infrastructure & Support Parts (OCS) solicitation document. Performance must comply strictly with all contract specifications, and time is of the essence, with liquidated damages assessed for unexcused delays. The RTA will make payment within thirty days following approval of invoices upon completion and acceptance of work.

Contractors must comply with all equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements under Executive Order 11246 and cooperate with the RTA's disadvantaged business enterprise commitments; subcontracting is permitted only with written RTA approval. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with Ohio "Stop Gap" coverage, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and $2,000,000 Excess/Umbrella coverage, with the RTA named as additional insured on all policies placed with A.M. Best's rated A-/X or higher insurers admitted to do business in Ohio; certificates of insurance must be provided within ten days of contract award. Contractors must indemnify the RTA against claims arising from their negligence, maintain detailed records subject to three-year audit rights by the RTA and federal authorities, and adhere to all RTA safety protocols and security measures. The contract is contingent upon monies provided to the RTA from tax revenues and federal grant funds under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, and the RTA retains the right to terminate the contract for default or convenience upon written notice. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is to be determined by the RTA and will be included in the contract documents.