Request for Proposal(RFP): Bus Wash System Replacement (Cancelled)

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT), Ministry of Transport, Government of Bermuda, is seeking proposals from experienced bus wash manufacturers for the replacement of the existing bus wash facility. The DPT operates a fleet of 90 public service single deck buses. The headquarters, with parking yard, maintenance facility and a drive-through bus wash, is located at 26 Palmetto Road, Devonshire, Bermuda. The existing bus wash installed in 1999 is 22 years old, was supplied by N/S Corporation and is a Model System 3000A. This equipment requires full replacement. 

The bus wash is located at the northern end of the maintenance garage and is a purpose built structure with floor drains and a water reclamation system. Please refer to the existing bus wash drawings and the DPT site information provided for siting and access within the main DPT Bus Garage facility. The Work consists of supplying and installing a proprietary gantry bus wash system as well as all the related materials needed to furnish a turnkey Bus Wash System. All in accordance with the Plans and the Specifications of this RFP and all local regulations.

The site will be made available to the successful proponent clear of the existing gantry bus wash system which will be removed and disposed of by others. The existing portal frame building, roof structure, ground slab and site drainage will remain in place and will need to be assessed and, if necessary, revised to suit proponents Bus Wash System design requirements. Existing electrical systems will be isolated and the successful proponent will be required to review and if necessary upgrade the electrical panels and then tie back into the main DPT electrical supply system. The successful proponent will be required to commission, test and re-commission the new bus wash to deliver a fully operational Bus Wash System to the DPT.

Important Dates

All times listed are in Atlantic Standard Time (AST).  

Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting

The Government will conduct a mandatory pre-bid conference call on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. to answer any questions potential bidders may have. Proponents are required to register their attendance no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 8 September 2021 by email with the subject line "DPT Bus Wash Replacement NRFP Registration" to cbulley@gov.bm.

The call-in number will be advised on Thursday, 9 September 2021 to all registered proponents by reply email.  The pre-bid conference call will include an important briefing on the mandatory submission requirements for this RFP and registered attendance is required to proceed with evaluating received bids.