City of Iowa Ionwave #RFP27-111

Bus Repair, Rebuilding, and Refurbishment Services for Iowa City Gillig Fleet

The City of Iowa City Transportation Services Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive bus repair, rebuilding, refurbishment, and related services for its fleet of 40 Gillig Low Floor coaches. - Government Buyer: - City of Iowa City Transportation Services Department (Purchasing Office) - OEMs and Vendors: - Gillig (manufacturer of Low Floor buses) - Cummins (OEM for ReCon remanufactured engines) - Products/Services Requested: - Transmission repair, rebuild, or replacement for Gillig buses - Engine repair, rebuild, removal, and replacement with Cummins ReCon remanufactured engines - General bus refurbishment and related maintenance services - Hourly labor rate for all services - Product Line Items: - Cummins ReCon remanufactured engines (for engine replacement) - Service Line Items: - Transmission repair, rebuild, or replacement - Engine repair, rebuild, removal, and replacement - Bus refurbishment and related services - Hourly labor rate for bus repair and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have facilities capable of servicing at least two 40-foot buses simultaneously - Estimates required within 24 hours; repairs must begin within 48 hours of parts arrival - All replacement engines must be Cummins ReCon unless unavailable; alternatives require approval - One-year warranty on all work performed; standard manufacturer warranties on parts - Strict adherence to City terms, wage theft compliance, and contract documentation - Contract may be extended for use by other Iowa public entities - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year renewal options - Annual contract structure

Description

The City of Iowa City is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide bus repair, rebuilding, refurbishment, and related services for its Transportation Services Department. The scope includes transmission repair, rebuild, or replacement, as well as engine repair, rebuild, or removal and replacement with Cummins ReCon engines for a fleet of 40 low floor vehicles. Vendors must provide estimates within 24 hours, begin repairs within 48 hours of receiving parts, and return completed vehicles promptly. The contract term is one year with the possibility of four one-year renewals. Proposals must be submitted online via Ion Wave by October 6, 2026.

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