Car Wash / Bus Wash Preventative Maintenance & Repair

The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) is seeking a contractor to provide repair and service‑call support for its bus fleet, including preventive maintenance and corrective repairs. The solicitation is extended to 1 PM on November 10 2026 and requires bidders to acknowledge all prior addenda and answer clarification questions concerning on‑site response times and hourly‑rate structures for renewal years. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with up to four optional annual renewals, and pricing will be based on hourly labor rates. • Scope: Field performance of bus repairs, preventive maintenance, and after‑hours/weekend service as needed. • Pricing: Year‑one hourly labor rate required; clarification needed on rates for renewal years. • Duration: 1‑year base term, renewable up to a total of five years. • Requirements: Signed acknowledgement of all addenda; response‑time and rate clarification answers included with bid package. • Geographic focus: Service must be performed within Rhode Island.