April 29, 2026

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Bus HVAC Services
(“Project”)

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha, d/b/a Metro Transit (“Metro Transit”) is requesting proposals from qualified responsible contractors for the performance of Work in conformity with the Contract Documents for Bus HVAC Services for a maximum of two (2) year period or a limited to a maximum of four thousand (4000) billable hours. Metro Transit will receive proposals, until May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, (“Submission Deadline”) for the purposes of Bus HVAC Services that will meet present and future Metro Transit needs.  The provider must specify all required professional services offered for the proposal. Proposals not received by Metro Transit as of the Submission Deadline will not be considered responsive and will not be opened. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and methods of submittal will not be considered responsive and will not be opened. Metro Transit reserves the right to extend the Submission Deadline by issuing an Addendum.

Proposers shall refer to the RFP Documents for detailed deliverables. For this Proposal, there are various elements and services associated with the Scope of Work. Metro Transit’s intent is to select Proposers for consideration of awarded contract who demonstrate qualified and affirmed capabilities, resources, staffing, scheduling and delivery capabilities for Bus HVAC Services and all associated equipment and work to be provided for the Scope of Work.

The current forms of the RFP and all issued Addenda are available for inspection at Metro’s Administrative Offices located at 2222 Cuming Street in Omaha, Nebraska (“Administrative Offices”) and online at the following link www.ometro.com/procurement/  Metro reserves the right to modify all or any of the same at any time prior to the Submission Deadline through an Addendum. 

Proposals are subject to all terms, conditions, and provisions of this document. Proposers shall read and understand the requirements of this RFP.

Requests for Approved Equals, Clarification and Questions shall be done in writing or through electronic correspondence prior to the submission deadline, of May 6, 2026, using Exhibit “F” Request for Clarification or Substitution.

Proposals must be received with all required submittals as stated in the RFP, no later than May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.  Each Proposal must make reference to the Project by name in the upper left-hand corner and shall identify the contents of the package as a “Proposal for Bus HVAC Services” and identify the name and address of the Proposer.

Proposals received after the time specified shall not be considered for award. Proposals received via facsimile (fax) or electronic mail (e-mail) shall not be considered. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and method of submittal will not be opened nor considered responsive. 

Proposals must be addressed and delivered to Metro to the following address.  This is also the address to be used for all communication in connection with this RFP:

Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha d/b/a Metro
Bus HVAC Servicers 08-26
ATTN: Procurement Manager and Contracts
2222 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska, 68102-4392

For information regarding this proposal, contact Procurement and Contracts Manger at (402) 341-7560 EXT. 2272, or procurement@ometro.com. 

No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, nor any officer, employee, agent, representative, relative or consultant representing such a person (or entity) may contact through any means or engage in any discussion concerning the award of this contract with any member of Metro’s Board or any employee of Metro (excluding Procurement staff) during the period beginning on the date of proposal issue and ending on the date of the selection of Contractor.  Any such contact would be grounds for disqualification of the Proposer.

By: Manager of Procurement and Contracts

Dates of Publication: April 29, 2026
08-26 BUS HVAC SERVICES (Added 4/29/26)