600 Longworth Garage Door Project

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is seeking a contractor to replace the aging bi-parting garage door systems at its 600 Longworth facility, which have been operating reliably for approximately 50 years. The existing OSCO Model GSL doors, which open and close in 15 seconds each with a 30-second dwell time, are subjected to 250–300 cycles daily per set—totaling about 110,000 cycles annually per door—and must be replaced with new systems that match or exceed this performance while operating on 480V 3-phase power and integrating seamlessly with RTA’s backup generator. The new doors must feature electric eyes, safety edges, top/bottom/side seals, medium brown exteriors, safety yellow interiors, and include comprehensive electronic and printed operation manuals, schematics, and a 5-year software support system for diagnostics and usage reporting. All components must be new, non-obsolete, interchangeable, and available for 25 years, with any substitutions required to meet “approved equals” criteria in quality, durability, function, and design. The project involves full removal and disposal of the current system, structural modifications to door openings, electrical integration, and installation, with performance occurring at RTA’s facilities in Dayton, Ohio. The solicitation, identified as GD 26-27 and issued on April 24, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, is being evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, meaning the award will go to the lowest firm-fixed-price offer that meets minimum technical requirements. Offerors must comply with a range of federal mandates including Buy America, the Build America, Buy America Act, Executive Order 11246, the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, and 18 U.S.C. § 1001, with all certifications submitted through SAM.gov and accompanied by a W-9 form, Certificate of Good Standing from Ohio, and NAICS code documentation. Subcontracting requires prior written approval from RTA, prohibits cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost arrangements, and mandates compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation, including 30-day payment timelines to DBE subcontractors after RTA’s payment. Contractors must also protect Sensitive Security Information under DOT and DHS regulations, maintain proper licensing in Ohio, avoid conflicts of interest, and allow RTA,