BOD Bus Paint and Related Materials

The City of Charlotte is soliciting qualified vendors to supply OEM-approved bus paint, coatings, and associated materials essential for maintaining its transit fleet. The contract requires all products to be new, current-production items that meet stringent quality and workmanship standards, ensuring compatibility and durability for public transit vehicles. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including technical specifications, safety data sheets, and detailed usage instructions that enable city maintenance staff with standard technical skills to apply the materials correctly. The solicitation, titled BOD Bus Paint and Related Materials with number 269-2026-2083-A, was posted on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. All submissions must be completed electronically through the City’s Bonfire procurement portal, where vendors are required to register, ask questions via the Vendor Discussions section, and upload final proposals using supported browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox with JavaScript and cookies enabled. Technical support and vendor training resources are available to assist with the submission process. The point of contact for inquiries is Lorena Nazario at lorena.nazario@charlottenc.gov, and the contract performance is expected to take place within North Carolina.