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180 N. Delaney Road Owosso, MI 48867 989-729-2687 F:989-729-8207
SATA Acknowledges Support in Bennington and Owosso Charter Townships
Thank you to the voters in Bennington Township and Owosso Charter Township for the strong approval of millage support on the November 3 ballots for the renewal of the Public Transportation Millages. The Shiawassee County residents who rely on Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency (SATA) and the dedicated employees who make that transportation possible each day appreciate your support. Election results are as follows:
- Bennington Township (971 Yes to 733 No – 57% of voters supported the millage renewal).
- Owosso Charter Township (1,603 Yes to 808 No – 66.5% of voters supported the millage renewal).
(Source: shiawassee.net/county-clerk/election-results/)
SATA has provided transportation to the residents of Shiawassee County since 2000 and we will work hard to proudly continue to do so. Thank you for allowing us to be part of the lives of individuals who want and need SATA’s transportation services for mobility and independence.
Mary S. Rice
Executive Director
Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency
ATTENTION VENDORS!
SATA IS ACCEPTING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A TOUCHLESS BUS WASH SYSTEM. PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION FOR REQUIREMENTS.
RFP REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION
Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency (SATA)
Touchless Bus Wash Q & A
11-3-26
Attached are all questions submitted by vendors in writing with their answers:
The payment section of the bid currently specifies a single lump-sum payment within 45 days of project completion. Due to the significant upfront capital and manufacturing commitments required for equipment procurement, will the client consider a milestone-based progress billing structure instead of a single post-completion payment?
Answer: No. Due to our regulations and policies, full payment will be made after project is
complete and invoice is submitted.
Brushless, drive thru, warm water cleaning” – is there an existing water heater currently on site? If so, what is the capacity? If not, will the proposer need to provide one?
Answer: There is an existing on-site water heater for office use only and not for bus wash.
Our spec is for warm water cleaning.
“Must accommodate fleet of mid to large size buses” – what are the precise dimensions of the largest vehicle that will use the wash?
Answer: The largest vehicle that will use the wash is a 77-passenger Bluebird school bus.
“Fit our new wash bay of approximately 100’ length, 19’ wide and 16’ height. – what are the exact dimensions of the wash bay?
Answer: Dimensions are as stated.
Are there any components IE garage door openers/tracks?
Answer: Yes, wall mounted.
Are there heating systems that are hung from the ceiling? If so, what is the height of each?
Answer: Yes, radiant heating system hung from the ceiling, two (2) feet from the peak.
Regarding “drain field discharge” – is there access to city sewer for the discharge of wash
water? If there is no access to city sewer, drain fields are not adequate to handle the discharge from a bus wash. A different design would be needed to accommodate the discharge.
Answer: There is no city sewer. We have an oil/water separator and to the best of our
knowledge, the drain field is adequate.
Regarding “All steel piping” – certainly for the rinse section this would be expected. For the
low-pressure detergent application, PVC is chemically compatible with all industrial truck wash detergents. Schedule 80 PVC is the industry standard for chemical arch plumbing. Will this be acceptable?
Answer: Please provide your solution and any suggestion for the specs and any suggested
alternate.
Would your agency allow bidders to propose both the specified touchless system and an alternate combination wash system for consideration?
Answer: We are only requesting a proposal for a fully touchless Bus Wash System, but we
thank you for your interest in providing a proposal for both the requested project and an
alternate system.
Is there a bid bond required with this project?
Answer: No.
Please supply envelope DWG of the new wash bay with underground plumbing information, available electrical voltage with amps available in the equipment room/ wash bay. (The above ground plumbing information was listed in the RFP)
Answer: This may be made available upon specific request, as it is confidential
information.
If the building is built, we would request a site visit ASAP.
Answer: A site visit may be scheduled by contacting Mary Rice at SATA.
Is this an FTA funded project, Buy America, etc.
Answer: This project is funded through 5311 Capital Formula Grants for Rural Areas
Program
Number and type of each vehicle which will be using the new wash, will you be washing cars and what is your anticipated fleet size increase over the next 15 years? What is the tallest vehicle your will be washing?
Answer: A combination of approximately 45 cutaway transit buses and school buses will
be washed. It is not anticipated that cars will use the bus wash and we anticipate that the
number will remain consistent in the upcoming years. The tallest vehicle washed will be a
77-passenger school bus.
Frequency of wash and number of vehicles being washed at peak times.
Answer: Frequency will vary depending on need.
Is the bus wash manufacture/bidder to supply a full turnkey. Bid states “electrical and plumbing interconnect to be provided” are electrical, and plumbing runs to the bus wash provided by owner?
Answer: Water, electrical, natural gas are available on the wall just outside the wash bay.
It is the owner’s responsibility to bring them to the connection in the bay.
Warranty: the bid state (1) year parts and labor then states cost of additional (3) years of support. Please clarify. Since there is (1) warranty does the SATA request a cost of an additional (2) parts and labor or an additional (2) years of quarterly visits that does not include parts and labor?
Answer: Three (3) years of support service with one (1) year standard warranty on parts
and labor.
What is the requested warranty of the frame structure for this project, typically it is 10 years?
Answer: SATA requires a 1-year standard warranty on parts and labor. e highly recommend entrance light, skid plates and guide rails be included in the equipment list provided.
Is there a budget price SATA is making public or the amount of the grant for this project.
Answer: No.
What vehicles system/ manufacturer is being replaced due to the fire?
Answer: It is replacing a touchless system.
Can a manufacturer provide (2) bids, one per the specifications and (1) value engineering system that would include a combination system that some other manufactures do not manufacturer?
Answer: Vendors are free to submit RFPs that they believe are appropriate and meet the
requirements of the RFP.
Please confirm that the chemical for the system will be purchased in the open market and not proprietary to a manufacturer of the vehicle wash manufacturer.
Answer: Unknown.
Attention Shiawassee County Seniors and Families
Important Notice: Temporary Covered Senior Hours Trial Run
The Shiawassee Council on Aging (SCOA), in partnership with Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency (SATA), is temporarily expanding its covered daily service hours to better serve our community.
Starting September 28, 2026 through November 20, 2026, the daily hours paid for by the Shiawassee Council on Aging for senior citizens (individuals aged 60 and above) through a specialized services grant are temporarily expanding:
- Current Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- New Temporary Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SCOA is covering the cost to senior citizens for two additional hours each day to provide additional flexibility, support, and access to appointments and services. Our commitment to keeping our independent senior community safe, active, and supported remains our top priority.
If you have any questions about how this temporary shift impacts your specific services or activities, please contact the Shiawassee Council on Aging at 989-723-8875.
To schedule transportation, please contact
Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency at 989-729-2687.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we adapt to serve you better.
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