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RFQ27-004 Independent Inspection Services

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BD-26-2263-PTA01-PTVA1-135356State & Local

Response Deadline12/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM EST

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The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority is soliciting quotes for an independent firm to provide inspection and technical advisory services for the collision repair of a 2024 New Flyer XDE40 hybrid bus, Unit #1876. This project is tied to repairs being conducted under RFP #27-003. The scope of work includes a comprehensive series of inspections, specifically baseline, teardown, in-process, pre-delivery, and acceptance inspections. Additionally, the selected firm must perform a repair plan review, provide expert opinions on concealed damage, and conduct structural weld inspections performed by a Certified Welding Inspector. This solicitation, identified as RFQ #27-004 (BD-26-2263-PTA01-PTVA1-135356), requires quotes to be submitted via email to [email hidden] by December 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The place of performance and delivery is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The contract is structured as a single lot for the required services, though a specific budget ceiling has not been disclosed.

General Info

RFQ for independent inspection and technical advisory services for hybrid bus collision repairs.

Agency

Massachusetts → Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Main Street Springfield, MA, 01107, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 11

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

12/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM ESTin 29 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

Contacts2 people available

OfficeMain Street Springfield, MA, 01107, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

Office AddressMain Street Springfield, MA, 01107, USA

Contacts

Wesley BrownPurchaser

Sandra E SheehanContact Person

Full Description

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PVTA seeks an independent firm to inspect the collision repair of one 2024 New Flyer XDE40 hybrid bus, Unit #1876, being repaired under RFP #27-003. Services: baseline, teardown, structural weld (CWI), in-process, pre-delivery and acceptance inspections; repair plan review; concealed-damage opinions. Questions due 11/23/2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Quotes due 12/11/2026 at 2:00 PM EST by email to . See RFQ #27-004.

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