Starters & Alternators for Transit Buses

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) in Albany, NY, is seeking bids for a contract to provide maintenance services for starters and alternators used in transit buses, specifically identified as 213-3000 models. The procurement, with a NAICS code of 336390, is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and will span a two-year period beginning January 8, 2026. Bidders are required to register as vendors on the CDTA website to access the full Invitation for Bids, which is available from September 23, 2025. The deadline for submitting bids is October 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with all responses to be submitted electronically to Stacy Sansky, the Director of Procurement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, emphasizing fair competition and encouraging participation from disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises, with set-aside goals of 1% each for minority and women-owned subcontracting. The procurement process involves a formal question submission period ending October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM, allowing potential bidders to clarify technical details. The contract aims to ensure reliable maintenance of critical bus components, supporting the transit authority’s operational needs. Past awards for similar procurements can be reviewed via the CDTA’s procurement records, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The overall goal is to foster inclusive participation while securing quality maintenance services for the transit fleet, with the contract size estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,500,000 over its two-year duration.