Bus Repair, Rebuilding, Refurbishment, and Related Services for the City of Iowa City Transportation Services Department

The City of Iowa City Transportation Services Department is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive bus repair, rebuilding, refurbishment, and related services for its fleet of 40‑foot low‑floor transit coaches. The contract will begin in November 2026, run for an initial one‑year term (with up to four optional one‑year renewals), and requires vendors to pick up vehicles, provide estimates within 24 hours, start repairs within 48 hours of parts receipt, and return completed buses the same day or next business day. Vendors must use Cummins ReCon engines for replacements, maintain a minimum two‑vehicle shop capacity, and supply all labor, equipment, and supervision. Pricing is based on hourly labor rates (including overhead, profit, and transportation) plus parts; invoices are due within 30 days of acceptance.