BID #27012 Allison Hybrid Battery Pack Replacement Project

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is soliciting bids for the Allison Hybrid Battery Pack Replacement Project to supply six new Allison H40 EP energy storage systems (ESS) for the Transit Department. These units must be exact original equipment manufacturer replacements for six 2018 Gillig Hybrid 40 foot low floor BRT transit coaches. The scope of work includes the hardware and on-site programming of the internal ESS battery control interface module for each bus. The estimated project value is between 475,000 and 500,000 dollars, with a final delivery deadline of June 10, 2027, to the Transit Maintenance Division in Athens, Georgia. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on price and technical compliance with the specifications in section V. Bidders must submit their proposals via OpenGov by 10:00 AM ET on September 30, 2026. Mandatory submission documents include the bid form, acknowledgement of addenda, a notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, and the FTA contract clauses acknowledgement. Additionally, bidders must provide a bid guarantee of five percent of the bid price and will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract upon award. Due to FTA funding, the project is subject to strict federal requirements, including Buy America certifications for goods over 150,000 dollars, lobbying certifications for awards over 250,000 dollars, and compliance with the Fly America Act and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The contractor must also adhere to Davis-Bacon and Copeland Anti-Kickback Acts for labor wages and maintain a comprehensive safety program. Administrative requirements include reporting contract disputes to the Purchasing Administrator within 48 hours and following specific invoicing guidelines for payment.