Supply and Installation of Replacement Transit Bus Engine

The City of Grande Prairie is soliciting bids under RFQ-2026-101 for the supply and installation of a replacement Cummins ISL9 280 engine and a new air compressor assembly for City Transit Bus CTB-021. The scope of work encompasses the removal of the existing engine, installation of a new or Cummins-remanufactured engine, programming, calibration, testing, and commissioning to return the vehicle to fully operational service. All work must be performed by a Cummins-authorized or Cummins-certified service facility, and the replacement engine must include a minimum five-year warranty. Beyond the initial replacement, the City intends to establish a three-year agreement with the successful supplier for potential additional transit bus engine replacements and related services. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced compliant respondent following a two-stage evaluation of mandatory submission and technical requirements. Bidders must provide proof of Cummins certification, a valid WCB Clearance or Exemption Letter, and certificates of insurance. All pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, freight, and delivery. Submissions must be filed electronically via the bids&tenders portal by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Invoices are to be submitted electronically to the City's accounts payable department and must include the supplier's GST number.