# City of Columbus #RFQ033847

Repair, resealing, inspection, and wheelchair-lift certification for four City of Columbus shuttle buses

**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ033847
**NAICS:** 811198, 811111

The City of Columbus is seeking comprehensive maintenance and safety services for four wheelchair-lift shuttle buses.
- **Government buyer:** City of Columbus, Division of Fleet Management, Columbus, Ohio.
- **Services requested:**
  - Remove deteriorated sealant and reseal bus body seams, windshield surrounds, and structural panels; perform water-leak testing.
  - Inspect body panels, floors, seats, frames, and seatbelts.
  - Diagnose and repair or replace wheelchair lifts and related components, and provide a safety certification for each lift.
  - Inspect, adjust, and repair wheelchair-entry and passenger-entry doors and mechanisms.
  - Provide safe pickup and delivery of all four buses, with the cost included in the bid.
- **OEMs named:** **BraunAbility** and **Ricon** are cited as examples of wheelchair-lift manufacturers; equivalent industry standards may be acceptable. No specific lift models or part numbers are provided.
- **Contractor requirements:** Provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, and expertise; demonstrate at least three consecutive years of relevant commercial experience; use ASE-certified technicians (Series T or H) and lift technicians trained or certified by manufacturers; and maintain a secure, enclosed, climate-controlled repair facility with door diagnostic and calibration equipment. Identify the manufacturer and model of any alternate repair equipment or materials.
- **Quantity:** Four specialized shuttle buses. No separate product line items or part numbers are listed.
- **Period of performance:** The notice provides a delivery date but does not specify a contract duration, start date, option periods, or subscription terms.

### Description

The City of Columbus Division of Fleet Management is seeking repair, inspection, resealing, and certification services for four specialized shuttle buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. Work includes body resealing and water-leak testing, structural and interior inspections, wheelchair-lift diagnostics, repairs and safety certification, and passenger and wheelchair-entry door inspections and repairs. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, tools, equipment, and expertise, and is responsible for pickup and delivery to Fleet Management at 4211 Groves Rd, Columbus, Ohio. The attached scope specifies vendor experience, technician certifications, facility requirements, and insurance coverage.

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