To best serve the needs and interests of Montgomery County, it is the intention of this solicitation to obtain contracts for Transit Bus Repair Service in order to efficiently maintain and service vehicles. Under the terms of this solicitation, the resultant contract(s) will be considered "requirements-type" contract only.

Vehicles for repair/service are heavy duty, fixed-route transit buses of up to, but not limited to 60' x 102". A bid from a bidder which cannot accommodate and perform repair/service for the full range of sizes, will be rejected. Vehicle repair/service will include all necessary labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the required tasks, as outlined herein. The County will be responsible for transport of vehicles for repair/service, to and from the contractor’s facility except in the event of warranty as a result of repair/service warranty. Although the contractor will normally furnish all required materials, the County reserves the right to furnish any parts for work performed under this contract.

The contractor must be able to perform all aspects of repair on a sixty-foot, heavy duty, fixed-route transit bus. The contractor must be capable of performing undercarriage repairs on a sixty-foot bus of up to, but not limited to, 60,000 curb weight. The contractor must be capable of servicing three heavy duty transit buses simultaneously and must have a secured lot capable of accommodating up to three County buses at any time.

Additionally: The Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Department of Transportation Laws and Requirements, including 49CFR, Section 655 "Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations."