RFP-FTA-RC-2014-014 - Pre and Post Delivery Buy America Audits, Bus In-line Inspections,

Summary of Specifications:
The purpose of this RFP is to inform the private sector of a potential business opportunity to establish a contract for the County of Rockland, Department of Public Transportation to perform / prepare Pre and Post Delivery Buy America Audits, bus in line inspections, quality assurance and certification services. Selected firm shall provide comprehensive and complete inspection service package from prior to vehicle bid award, through production and acceptance of and the placing of all vehicles in revenue service. The County has issued a bid for nineteen (19) 22/24 - 158" Wheel Base Paratransit buses to be delivered in 2014 with additional options of five (5) in both 2015 and 2016 and has ordered two (2) Gillig 29' Heavy Duty Low Floor Buses and two (2) Gillig 35' Heavy Duty Low Floor Buses slotted for delivery in August 2015. The four Gillig vehicles have been ordered using options from an Orange County, NY bid award. Additional replacement of inventory is planned during 2015 and 2016.