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CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

Chatham Area Transit AuthorityIssuing agency·Georgia·via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS)

13days left

Due Oct 23, 2026·Posted Oct 2, 2026

AI takeaways

Turnkey interior refurbishment of up to nine 2018 model year Gillig diesel fixed-route coaches for Chatham Area Transit in Georgia.
Proposals are due Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST at CAT Central, with vendor inquiries due Friday, October 9, 2026.
The structural work requires inspection of flooring and replacement of damaged plywood with 3/4-inch seven-ply marine-grade plywood secured with stainless steel fasteners and flexible sealant.
Interior work requires new transit flooring throughout the passenger compartment with watertight seals at joints, edges and wheelchair ramp interfaces.
Passenger seating work requires new Gemini seating with one Q-Pod wheelchair securement area, flip seats, Quantum configuration, and up to sixteen dual USB/USB-C charging outlets integrated into the vehicle electrical system.
Wheelchair ramp work requires a new Lift- wheelchair ramp or approved equal, matching ramp flooring, ADA-compliant installation with testing, and return of all removed ramps to CAT Central.
The contractor is responsible for coordinating and working directly with Coach Crafters to complete all aspects of the project and must deliver each coach fully operational with repair documentation, warranty information and testing reports.
The solicitation is issued by Chatham Area Transit Authority as Project No. RFP 2027-02 with an anticipated 3 YEARS contract.
Proposals must be mailed or hand delivered as one unbound original, three copies and an electronic copy to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager at 900 E. Gwinnett St., Savannah, GA.
Responses are evaluated 30% professional qualifications in bus repower and refinishing, 20% past performance with transit agencies, 20% capacity to meet service requirements and 30% price proposal.
Requirement: A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying the bid.
Requirement: Evidence of current Commercial General/Professional Liability insurance providing insurance for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000.

Bonding: Bid Bond: five percent of the bid price
Set-asides: DBE
Term: 3 YEARS
Method: Request for Proposals

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Victor Colon

victor.colon@catchacat.orgEmail (912) 651-0453Phone

Location:

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Solicitation

PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010

Method

Competitive Sealed Bid

Duration

3 YEARS

Documents

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What this bid is asking for

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Refurbish up to nine 2018 Gillig diesel buses turnkey, including floors, seating, charging outlets and wheelchair ramps
Coordinate with Coach Crafters and return removed wheelchair ramps to CAT Central
Deliver each coach fully operational with repair documentation, warranty information and testing reports

Requirements

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Posted Scope of Work

BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROJECT NO. RFP 2027-02
CAT FIXED ROUTE BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
September 25, 2026

CAT 2027-02 September 25, 2026, Page 2
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Request for Proposals No. 2027-02
CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
Notice is hereby given that the CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CAT) is seeking
responses for the following:
Description:
Proposals:
Questions:
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting responses from
qualified vendors to BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
Proposal Packages are available at 900 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah,
Georgia, 31401, online at https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing-
business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/, or by email at
victor.colon@catchacat.org.
All questions must be submitted in writing by: Friday, October 09,
2026 to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager, Chatham Area Transit
Authority, 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401, or by email
at
victor.colon@catchacat.org
Submittal Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST , CAT Central, 900 E. Gwinnett
Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements:
CAT, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, has an obligation to
ensure nondiscrimination of DBE’s in all aspects of competition, award and administration of
federally funded contracts. Notice to all proposers is hereby provided, that in accordance with
State and Federal laws, CAT will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full
opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract
consummated pursuant to this advertisement.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor shall provide a complete turnkey refurbishment of up to nine 2018 Gillig diesel coaches, coordinating with Coach Crafters, including structural plywood floor inspection and replacement, new transit flooring, new Gemini passenger seating with Q-Pod wheelchair securement, flip seats, Quantum configuration and up to sixteen dual USB/USB-C outlets, and new Lift- wheelchair ramps or approved equal with testing, returning removed ramps to CAT Central and delivering each coach fully operational with repair documentation, warranties and inspection reports.

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Questions & answers

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What vehicles are being refurbished?

Up to nine (9) 2018 model year Gillig diesel coaches as a complete turnkey refurbishment package.

Where and how must proposals be submitted?

One unbound original, three copies, and an electronic copy must be mailed or hand delivered to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager, Chatham Area Transit Authority, 900 E. Gwinnett St., Savannah, GA 31401 by 2 pm EST, Friday, October 23, 2026.

When are questions due and who receives them?

Questions should be submitted to CAT by Friday, October 09, 2026 in writing to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager at victor.colon@catchacat.org.

What is the anticipated contract term?

CAT anticipates awarding a 3 YEARS contract to the selected vendor(s).

What seating and power work is required?

Furnish and install new Gemini seating with one Q-Pod wheelchair securement area, flip seats at the Q-Pod location, Quantum seating configuration, and up to sixteen dual USB/USB-C charging outlets integrated into the vehicle electrical system.

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CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

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Excerpt

CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROJECT NO. RFP 2027-02 CAT FIXED ROUTE BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT September 25, 2026 CAT 2027-02 September 25, 2026, Page 2 PUBLIC NOTICE CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY Request for Proposals No. 2027-02 CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT Notice is hereby given that the CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CAT) is seeking responses for the following: Description: Proposals: Questions: Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is soliciting responses from qualified vendors to BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT Proposal Packages are available at 900 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, online at https://www.catchacat.org/about-cat/doing- business/procurement/procurement-opportunities/, or by email at victor.colon@catchacat.org. All questions must be submitted in writing by: Friday, October 09, 2026 to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager, Chatham Area Transit Authority, 900 East Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401, or by email at victor.colon@catchacat.org Submittal Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST , CAT Central, 900 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements: CAT, in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26, has an obligation to ensure nondiscrimination of DBE’s in all aspects of competition, award and administration of federally funded contracts. Notice to all proposers is hereby provided, that in accordance with State and Federal laws, CAT will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this advertisement.

Attachments

Id: 55202077
Url: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/downloadAttachment?attachmentId=55202077&sourceSystemType=gpr20
Name: 2027_02 _ RFP _ CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMEN.pdf

Contact Name

Victor Colon

Description

BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

Category Type

Goods

Contact Email

victor.colon@catchacat.org

Contact Phone

(912) 651-0453

Status

Open

Listing

Title: CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
Status: Open
Approval: A
Ending In: 13 days
Noia Days: 0
Source Id: gpr20
E Source Id: gpr20
Agency Code: 33123
Agency Name: Chatham Area Transit Authority
Sole Source: No
Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026
Posting Date: Oct 2, 2026
Electronic Bid: No
Esource Number: PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010
Financial Year: 2027
Bid Process Type: Non-State Agency
Closing Date Str: Oct 23, 2026 @ 02:00 PM
Government Type: other
Posting Date Str: Oct 02, 2026 @ 03:16 PM
Closing Date Sort: 1792778400000
Posting Date Sort: 1790968606000
Esource Number Key: PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010
Tooltip Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026 @ 02:00 PM
Tooltip Posting Date: Oct 02, 2026 @ 03:16 PM

Enriched

Yes

Closing Ms

1792778400000

Posting Ms

1790968606000

Agency Name

Chatham Area Transit Authority

Categorized By

llm-nc

Category Label

All Categories

Esource Number

PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010

Government Type

other

Source System Type

gpr20

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Georgia · Georgia

CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

Chatham Area Transit AuthorityIssuing agency·Georgia·via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS)

13days left

Due Oct 23, 2026·Posted Oct 2, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

Turnkey interior refurbishment of up to nine 2018 model year Gillig diesel fixed-route coaches for Chatham Area Transit in Georgia.
Proposals are due Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST at CAT Central, with vendor inquiries due Friday, October 9, 2026.
The structural work requires inspection of flooring and replacement of damaged plywood with 3/4-inch seven-ply marine-grade plywood secured with stainless steel fasteners and flexible sealant.
Interior work requires new transit flooring throughout the passenger compartment with watertight seals at joints, edges and wheelchair ramp interfaces.
Passenger seating work requires new Gemini seating with one Q-Pod wheelchair securement area, flip seats, Quantum configuration, and up to sixteen dual USB/USB-C charging outlets integrated into the vehicle electrical system.
Wheelchair ramp work requires a new Lift- wheelchair ramp or approved equal, matching ramp flooring, ADA-compliant installation with testing, and return of all removed ramps to CAT Central.
The contractor is responsible for coordinating and working directly with Coach Crafters to complete all aspects of the project and must deliver each coach fully operational with repair documentation, warranty information and testing reports.
The solicitation is issued by Chatham Area Transit Authority as Project No. RFP 2027-02 with an anticipated 3 YEARS contract.
Proposals must be mailed or hand delivered as one unbound original, three copies and an electronic copy to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager at 900 E. Gwinnett St., Savannah, GA.
Responses are evaluated 30% professional qualifications in bus repower and refinishing, 20% past performance with transit agencies, 20% capacity to meet service requirements and 30% price proposal.
Requirement: A bid guarantee from each bidder equivalent to five percent of the bid price in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument accompanying the bid.
Requirement: Evidence of current Commercial General/Professional Liability insurance providing insurance for bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and advertising injury, with limits of not less than $1,000,000.

Bonding: Bid Bond: five percent of the bid price
Set-asides: DBE
Term: 3 YEARS
Method: Request for Proposals

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Based on the project details, you’ll need to be bonded. Get prequalified first.One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show an agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Victor Colon

victor.colon@catchacat.orgEmail (912) 651-0453Phone

Location:

Georgia

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010

Method

Competitive Sealed Bid

Duration

3 YEARS

Documents

Download zip

Document 1Link

Open

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Refurbish up to nine 2018 Gillig diesel buses turnkey, including floors, seating, charging outlets and wheelchair ramps
Coordinate with Coach Crafters and return removed wheelchair ramps to CAT Central
Deliver each coach fully operational with repair documentation, warranty information and testing reports

Requirements

From the documents

Bonding capacity: Bid Bond: five percent of the bid priceGet prequalified for this →

Posted Scope of Work

BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

CHATHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROJECT NO. RFP 2027-02
CAT FIXED ROUTE BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
September 25, 2026

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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What vehicles are being refurbished?

Up to nine (9) 2018 model year Gillig diesel coaches as a complete turnkey refurbishment package.

Where and how must proposals be submitted?

When are questions due and who receives them?

Questions should be submitted to CAT by Friday, October 09, 2026 in writing to Victor Colon, Procurement Manager at victor.colon@catchacat.org.

What is the anticipated contract term?

CAT anticipates awarding a 3 YEARS contract to the selected vendor(s).

What seating and power work is required?

Full source recordEvery field Georgia Procurement Registry published, untouched

Title

CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

Detail

Fields

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Excerpt

Attachments

Id: 55202077
Url: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/downloadAttachment?attachmentId=55202077&sourceSystemType=gpr20
Name: 2027_02 _ RFP _ CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMEN.pdf

Contact Name

Victor Colon

Description

BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT

Category Type

Goods

Contact Email

victor.colon@catchacat.org

Contact Phone

(912) 651-0453

Status

Open

Listing

Title: CAT BUS INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT
Status: Open
Approval: A
Ending In: 13 days
Noia Days: 0
Source Id: gpr20
E Source Id: gpr20
Agency Code: 33123
Agency Name: Chatham Area Transit Authority
Sole Source: No
Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026
Posting Date: Oct 2, 2026
Electronic Bid: No
Esource Number: PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010
Financial Year: 2027
Bid Process Type: Non-State Agency
Closing Date Str: Oct 23, 2026 @ 02:00 PM
Government Type: other
Posting Date Str: Oct 02, 2026 @ 03:16 PM
Closing Date Sort: 1792778400000
Posting Date Sort: 1790968606000
Esource Number Key: PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010
Tooltip Closing Date: Oct 23, 2026 @ 02:00 PM
Tooltip Posting Date: Oct 02, 2026 @ 03:16 PM

Enriched

Yes

Closing Ms

1792778400000

Posting Ms

1790968606000

Agency Name

Chatham Area Transit Authority

Categorized By

llm-nc

Category Label

All Categories

Esource Number

PE-33123-NONST-2027-000000010

Government Type

other

Source System Type

gpr20

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Bid Bondfive percent of the bid price

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