Opportunity
Kingston Biddingo #F18-CS-CAMF-2025-03
City of Kingston Transit Bus Mid-Life Refurbishment for Nova Bus LFS Fleet
Posted
September 24, 2025
Respond By
November 05, 2025
Identifier
F18-CS-CAMF-2025-03
NAICS
811121
This opportunity involves the City of Kingston's procurement for mid-life refurbishment services for its public transit fleet: - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston, Ontario (Transit Division) - OEMs and Key Vendors: - Nova Bus (manufacturer of LFS low-floor buses) - Cummins (CM2350 engine) - Voith (D864.6E transmission) - ZF (AV133/90 rear axle) - Recaro (ERGO M AM80 seats) - Alcoa (rims, part number 678365, size 8.25X22.5) - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishment of up to 15 Nova Bus LFS low-floor transit buses (2017 and 2018 models) - Each bus features: Cummins CM2350 engine, Voith D864.6E transmission, ZF AV133/90 rear axle, Recaro ERGO M AM80 seats, Alcoa 678365 rims - Services include comprehensive mid-life overhaul to extend bus operational life by 7-8 years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Refurbishment must maintain high service standards and minimize downtime - Detailed specifications for all major components provided - Each bus is identified by unique serial number and build code - Estimated contract value: $1,000,001 to $10,000,000
Description
The City of Kingston is soliciting proposals for Transit Bus Mid-Life Refurbishment Services. The procurement involves refurbishing up to fifteen low-floor conventional public transit buses to extend their operational lifespan by 7-8 years. This refurbishment program aims to maintain high service standards and minimize downtime over the next five years. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) and the contract value is estimated between $1,000,001 and $10,000,000.