Bus Manufacturing Inspection

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is soliciting quotes under RFQ 26-67 for a one-year contract to provide bus line manufacturing inspections and quality assurance services. The scope involves pre-production, production line, and post-production inspections for 25 35-foot Gillig Diesel buses, with manufacturing occurring at the Gillig LLC facility in Livermore, California, from March 2027 through July 2027. All work must comply with APTA document # APTA BTS-II-RP-001-11 and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The contractor is required to provide weekly progress reports to the RTA Project Manager, maintain detailed inspection records and digital photos of defects, and offer advisory recommendations for manufacturing issues. Final acceptance of all vehicles will be conducted by the RTA Project Manager at the Dayton, Ohio facility. The contract requires firm pricing, consisting of an hourly rate for inspections (capped at 8 hours per bus) and a separate cost for a Buy America Audit. Qualified offerors must possess at least five years of experience in bus/paratransit maintenance or engineering. The agreement is subject to various federal regulations, including FTA Circular 4220.1F, Title VI requirements, and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act. Administrative terms include Net 30 payment terms and the requirement for a SAM.gov exclusion screenshot and a Debarment and Suspension Certification. Submissions must be entered electronically via OpenGov by December 2, 2026.