General Carpentry Services

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is soliciting bids for solicitation GD 26-55 to obtain as-needed general carpentry services across its various facilities in Ohio, including transit centers, administrative buildings, and the Wright Stop Plaza Tower. The scope of work encompasses commercial carpentry, framing, drywall, ceilings, doors and hardware, and finish carpentry. Services must be performed during normal business hours and coordinated to minimize disruption to public transit operations. The contract has an initial term of three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, for a total potential duration of five years. The engineer's estimate for the project is 1,640,000 dollars. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, experience, financial responsibility, and equal opportunity employer status. Bids must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by November 3, 2026. Key requirements include a bid bond of 10 percent of the total bid amount, performance and payment bonds for the full contract price, and strict adherence to Buy America certifications and prevailing wage regulations. Contractors must also comply with FTA requirements, including seismic safety standards and non-discrimination guidelines. Payment is generally issued within 30 calendar days following invoice approval, and all work must be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner subject to RTA inspection.