Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #IFB 816199

Hybrid Bus Inspection Services for Gillig Hybrid Bus Build

CapMetro is seeking qualified contractors to provide Hybrid Bus Inspection Services for its Gillig hybrid bus build. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Austin, TX - Procurement Department - OEM Highlight: - Gillig is the specified manufacturer for the hybrid buses - Scope of Services: - In-plant quality assurance inspections at Gillig's manufacturing facility - Inspection services for 37 forty-foot hybrid buses per period (base year and two option years) - Services include vehicle build documentation, defect identification, compliance verification (FMVSS, EPA, ADA, 49 CFR), daily and weekly reporting, meeting participation, and coordination with CapMetro and Gillig - Resident inspectors must have expertise in hybrid vehicle systems, battery electric propulsion, high-energy electrical storage, and bus manufacturing processes - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal safety and environmental standards - Firm-fixed pricing including all costs (labor, materials, overhead, travel, profit) - Electronic bid submission - Liquidated damages provision - CapMetro is exempt from sales taxes - Contract Structure: - Base period (FY27) plus two option periods (FY29, FY30), each covering 37 buses - Five-year maximum term from Notice to Proceed - No other OEMs or specific vendors are referenced

Description

CapMetro is soliciting bids for IFB 816199 to provide hybrid bus inspection services including vehicle build documentation, reporting, meeting participation, and in-plant quality assurance for CapMetro's Gillig hybrid bus build. The contractor must have expertise in vehicle maintenance, production, manufacturing processes, and hybrid vehicle systems, and comply with various federal regulations such as FMVSS, EPA, and 49 CFR parts related to rolling stock audits and bus testing. The contract involves providing qualified personnel to perform inspections and quality assurance services. Bids are due by September 11, 2026, with a pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026, in Austin, TX.

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