Remanufactured, Repair, Rebuild Bus Transmissions - FTA

Broward County is seeking an open-end contract for remanufactured, repaired, and rebuilt bus transmissions for the Broward County Transportation Department and potentially other county agencies. The solicitation covers specific transmission models including Allison, Voith DIWA, ZF ECO-LIFE, ZF-Testman, and Eaton transmissions for various bus models from manufacturers like Nabi, New Flyer, MCI, Gillig, and Proterra. Vendors must provide complete transmission repair and remanufacturing services, including labor, tools, equipment, and materials, with a requirement to deliver transmissions within 14 calendar days of receiving a purchase order. The contract requires vendors to use only genuine manufacturer parts and provide warranties ranging from 1-2 years, depending on the transmission type. Vendors must submit their solicitation responses electronically through the BPRO platform by November 11, 2025, with questions and clarification inquiries to be submitted through the platform prior to the due date. The initial contract period will be one year, with the potential for four additional one-year renewals, subject to vendor performance and county interests.

The procurement is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and includes multiple federal compliance requirements, with no specific small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides noted for this solicitation. Vendors must complete several mandatory federal certifications, including Buy America Certification, Debarment Certification, Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Certification, and Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $500,000, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. The contract includes an annual allowance of $30,000 for transmission programming fees, with vendors allowed to request price increases after the initial one-year period, limited to changes in the Consumer Price Index or Producer Price Index. While no specific contract value is listed, vendors must be prepared to bid on all line items within a group to be considered for award, with the county intending to select the lowest responsive, responsible bidder per group.