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Bus Manufacturing Quality Assurance & Line Inspection

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Response Deadline10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

California → Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA)View Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Livermore, CA, 94551, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2026-15.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Bus Line Inspection And Post-Delivery Buy America Audit Services For Gillig Bus Procurement

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PostedSep 17

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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10/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyCalifornia → Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA)

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Performs on-site quality control inspections of buses for prime contractors on Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority projects at the Gillig Corporation facility. Verifies wheelchair ramp operation per ADA standards, identifies manufacturing defects, and maintains a Deficiency Tracking Report. Produces Weekly Inspection Reports and final vehicle sign-offs. Requires conflict of interest clearance regarding Gillig Corporation. Delivers completed inspection and deficiency reports.

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