Opportunity
Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority #GD 26-28
Greater Dayton RTA 8-Year Tire Lease and Service Contract for Bus Fleet
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
GD 26-28
NAICS
423130
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is seeking bids for an eight-year contract to lease and service tires for its fleet of 258 buses, including transit, trolley, and paratransit vehicles. - Products and Services Requested: - Supply of new radial tires (no retreads or recaps) in the following sizes: - B305/85R22.5 for 35' & 40' Gillig and trolley buses - B275/70R22.5 for 30' hybrid and New Flyer buses - 225/75R-16 for Glaval paratransit buses - Comprehensive tire maintenance, inspection, and repair services - Full-time on-site tire service technicians (minimum 80 hours per week) - Tire delivery to RTA maintenance facilities at contractor's expense - Tire branding, record keeping, and detailed reporting - Notable Requirements: - Only new radial tires are acceptable; retreads and recaps are prohibited - Fixed price contract with no set quantity or delivery schedule - 36-month run-out option for tires after contract expiration - Compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, Buy America, environmental, and equal opportunity laws - Liquidated damages for non-performance, random audits, and mandatory certifications and insurance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and delivery: RTA maintenance facilities at 600 Longworth Street and 901 S. Ludlow Street, Dayton, OH
Description
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is soliciting bids for a Tire Lease Contract to establish a long-term agreement with a qualified tire contractor. The contract involves leasing and servicing tires for RTA's fleet of 258 buses, including transit, trolley, and paratransit buses, over an eight-year term. The contractor will provide new radial tires, maintenance, inspection, repair services, and full-time technicians. Delivery to RTA maintenance facilities and compliance with federal regulations are required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.