GILLIG TRANSIT BUS ENGINE PURCHASE & REPLACEMENT

Charlottesville Area Transit has issued solicitation RFQ 27-54 for the purchase and replacement of an engine for a 2010 Gillig Low Floor 35-foot transit bus. The vehicle, identified by VIN 15GGB2711A1177566, requires a Cummins ISL engine with a CM2150 emissions system, specifically Cummins Engine Model G27B102N4, serial number 73041720. The primary objective is to return the vehicle to reliable operating condition and minimize disruptions to transit operations. The solicitation was posted on October 20, 2026, with a response deadline of November 3, 2026. The procurement is governed by extensive federal and agency standards, including the FTA Master Agreement Version 34, the FTA Third-Party Contract Provisions Matrix, and various sections of 2 CFR Part 200 and 49 CFR. Key requirements for the contractor include adherence to Buy America preferences, strict non-discrimination policies under Title VI and the ADA, and the implementation of workplace safety policies regarding distracted driving. Contractors must certify they have no unpaid federal tax liabilities, have not been convicted of a federal felony in the last 24 months, and are not debarred or suspended from federal transactions. Additionally, the successful offeror must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and name the City as an additional insured.