Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #816199

CapMetro Solicits Hybrid Bus Inspection Services for Gillig Bus Builds

CapMetro is seeking a contractor to provide Hybrid Bus Inspection Services for its upcoming Gillig hybrid bus builds. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Austin, Texas - Procurement Department - OEM Highlight: - Gillig is the specified manufacturer of the hybrid buses to be inspected - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; open to qualified inspection service providers - Products/Services Requested: - In-plant quality assurance inspections for 37 forty-foot Gillig hybrid buses per period (base year plus two option years) - Services include: - Vehicle build documentation and reporting - Daily and weekly inspection reports - Participation in production meetings - Defect identification and compliance verification - Coordination with CapMetro and Gillig - Qualified resident inspectors required, with expertise in: - Vehicle maintenance and production - Hybrid vehicle systems, high-energy electrical storage, and battery electric propulsion - Bus manufacturing processes and production-line inspections - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Inspections must occur at the Gillig manufacturing facility in Livermore, California - Compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), EPA, ADA, and 49 CFR Parts 663.37, 665, and 38 - Firm-fixed price contract; award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic bid submission - Liquidated damages provision for non-performance - CapMetro is exempt from sales tax; pricing must include all costs

Description

CapMetro is soliciting bids for IFB 816199 to provide vehicle build documentation, reporting, meeting participation, and in-plant quality assurance services for CapMetro's Gillig hybrid bus build. The contractor must supply experienced personnel with expertise in vehicle maintenance, production, manufacturing processes, and hybrid vehicle systems. The work includes compliance with various federal regulations such as FMVSS, EPA, and specific CFR parts related to bus testing and accessibility. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and electronic bid submission.

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