Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5330
SORTA Inventory Parts Procurement – Multiple OEM Vehicle Components
March 23, 2026
March 24, 2026
RFQ 5330
423860, 423120
This procurement seeks inventory parts to support the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority's (SORTA) vehicle maintenance operations. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - Main office at 525 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - GILLIG - LIFT-U - CUMMINS - BOSCH - DIALIGHT - SPICER - MERITOR - FORD - VOITH - CLIPPARD - AMEREX - ROCKWELL - Products/Services Requested: - Over 40 distinct vehicle and equipment parts, including: - Seals, rollers, bumper pads, hoses, clamps, adaptors, injectors, batteries, headlights, harness assemblies, washers, kits, pulleys, turbochargers, sprayers, wipers, valves, filters, switches, dowels, circuit breakers, modules, and more - Each item specified with part number and quantity (e.g., 49 windshield glazing seals, 10 latch rollers, 12 transmission filter kits) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit electronic quotes via the e-Procurement portal - Quotes must include all freight costs and lead times (in days) - Core fees must be specified if applicable - Non-OEM parts may be quoted but must be clearly identified - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation including compliance and past performance - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Primary: 525 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (SORTA headquarters) - Additional: 1401 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214 (SORTA facility)
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for inventory parts by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA). It requires bidders to submit pricing for various specified parts through the e-Procurement portal, including freight costs and lead times. The RFQ outlines detailed instructions for bid submission, evaluation criteria, and emphasizes that bids not submitted electronically or not following the specified format will be considered non-responsive. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive price.